Home School

Library - Classroom - Computer Area - Science Lab - Assembly Hall








Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to Pinterest

School Environment


Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to Pinterest

Core Subjects - Science : Math : Language Art : His & Geography : Bible



Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to Pinterest

Elective - Drama & Speech Communication : Music Lesson

Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to Pinterest

Clay Handcraft ; Wood Work

Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to Pinterest

Day Trip

Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to Pinterest
Home
Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)

Alpha Omega Publication

Alpha Omega Publication

Why should you use Alpha Omega's homeschooling resources?

For over 30 years, Alpha Omega Publications has listened to the needs of homeschooling parents. Designing quality homeschool curriculum that works, AOP has been recognized by the homeschooling industry with many prestigious awards.

Some Advantages of Home school

  • Home school provides a comfortable environment making it easy for students to adapt. The rooms are air conditioned
  • Students are put at the level at which they perform best
  • The supervisors and environment are geared to encourage pupils and build up their confidence
  • Reasonable goals are set - students are encouraged to achieve them in a prescribe period of time
  • Learning is measurable, so that students and their families have a clear picture of their progress
  • Students are encouraged to ask questions in whatever way they wish without having to feel embarrassed
  • A focus is to find a child’s specific gift. Developing that and character building will reflect in greater academic achievement
  • Pupil’s learning will be rewarded
  • Rather than insisting on strict conformity, students are allowed – and encouraged – to be individual and express themselves individually
  • A focus of the home school is to provide students with the basic tools to help them to build a life for the future
  • The training system incorporates the use of 6 skills of the brain: knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation

Our aim includes the following:

  • Alternative to conventional schooling
  • Learning independently, self motivation, self discipline
  • We provide a cozy and friendly atmosphere in which pupils are encouraged to express themselves and to work at their own pace
  • Centre will provide the environment for study and development
  • A programme of structured learning leading to a SAT qualification will be offered
  • Particularly suitable for those students who do not comfortably fit into a normal school environment
  • Provisions will be made for those with learning difficulties to develop their abilities to their best extent
  • Provide the means by which more gifted pupils can work at an accelerated pace if they choose to do so
  • Our centre places importance on the arts as a help towards greater academic achievement
  • Trained supervisors will be on hand to guide pupils through their studies and monitor their progress

Address

Divine Providence Learning Centre
2 Jalan Sungai Ara 4, Penang, Malaysia
View my complete profile

Contact Us

Ms Ho
+6019 - 4411 699

Mr Yeoh
+6012 - 511 6969

" Home Schooling - Frequently Asked Questions With Answers"

Q1. How does homeschooling work?

A1. Home schooling depends on each family’s choice. These choices range from using pre-packaged curricula with scheduled "Classroom" time at centre to do nothing formal at all. Unlike Government School. Most families fall somewhere in between with a certain amount of time devoted each day or week to "the basics" plus whatever else the children are interested in at the time. At our centre, curricular activities and work are done on site; and the pace is determined by the pupil and family. Additional work can be done at home if the student and parents wish, but this is not a requirement at our centre. Unlike mainstream school, the approach is not formal, but more relaxed. However, our teachers will guide pupils to complete at least seven pages of subject material each day.


Q2. What about the social life of homeschooled kids? Aren't they isolated?

A2. Home schooled students can have a rich and varied social life. Interaction with people of all ages is encouraged; and it is not unusual to see children of different ages socializing For example, how many six-year-old schooled children would throw a birthday party and invite a bunch of kids ages 2 through 13? This kind of social interaction is common in home schooling circles. Besides making friends with other home schoolers -- either through support groups or word-of-mouth -- many children participate in the usual gamut of "extracurricular" activities such as Scouting, sports activities, community theater or music groups, church activities, etc. Homeschooled children are not limited to their age-peers in a classroom, one adult teacher, and the neighborhood crowd. Thus homeschoolers are not drawn into cliquish, exclusive behavior that so often permeates the school setting.

In order to widen the social network of the students at our centre, we participate in joint activities, such as outings, sports events, etc, with other home schools.


Q3. What about high school and college? Where do homeschoolers fit in?

A3. Because of its flexibility, homeschooling can be quite exciting for teenagers. Teens are beginning to have a sense of the direction of their lives and can move into learning more specialized subjects in preparation for college and/or career. Homeschooling offers them a unique opportunity to enable them to choose whether they wish to take up an apprenticeship, to travel, to start taking a few select college courses, to increase their volunteer activities, or to begin paid employment. Homeschoolers who wants to attend college do so! Most colleges and universities are delighted to enroll homeschoolers. They have found that homeschoolers are more motivated to learn and less interested in partying than many of their peers who attend conventional schools. Each college has a different admission process for homeschoolers, so do begin to look into this early so that your child can prepare for whatever is required --SATs, references, a homeschooler's version of a transcript, interviews, etc.


Q4. My child has been labeled "learning disabled" or "ADHD" -- can I homeschool?

A4. Yes indeed. It is interesting to note that many parents with children so-labeled find that once their child is removed from the school atmosphere, the "learning disability" often disappears or is greatly diminished. The individual attention that a tutor can give, the quieter setting, and the flexibility to work within the child's strengths and limitations, often allows him/her to learn better at a homeschool centre.

Another cause for being labeled “learning disabled” may be due to the child’s inability to follow a conventional school’s learning timetable. At home school, because pupils work according to their ability and pace, such labels do not exist. There are many pupils of different abilities attending homeschooling; and those who are less quick than others are not considered as less or different from the others. The homeschooling community has many useful resources to deal with learning challenges that pupils may encounter, so don’t let it stop you!


Q5. Would students taking a Home School syllabus program be required to go overseas to complete their education?
A5. Not necessarily. Local Colleges and some Universities are happy to accept Home Schoolers with school leaving qualifications.

Q6. Is Home Schooling legal in Malaysia?
A6. It is legal and recognized by the Malaysian Government. The Association of Homeschooling was formed

In 2004 to represent homeschoolers in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.

Q7. If I wish to remove my child from a Government school, what steps should I take? Can a student begin Home School in mid year?
A7. Go to the school and inform them that you wish to withdraw your child. You may be required to fill a form to make it official. You can then inform them that your child will be attending a home school. At secondary level this is even less of problem as there is no law requiring children to attend secondary school.
Yes, because of the way the programme is structured, a student can begin at any time of the year.


Q8. Is there homework?
A8. Homework is not generally required because students perform all their study and learning work at the centre. However, because students work at their own pace and ability, some who are particularly ambitious may choose to take work home and do extra. We are quite happy to allow that.

Q9. How do you handle difficult children?
A9. Difficult children sometimes need special treatment and councelling and we seek to find and deal with the root cause of their problem. When required, we involve the parents, of course, and steps are not taken without their agreement. Provided that difficult children do not disrupt the school's environment, property or other students, every help will be given to steer them onto the right path. Unfortunately, if this is not possible, it may be necessary to expel that child.

Q10. Are children who receive home schooling kid less outgoing than those who attend conventional schools?
A10. Children who receive home schooling have an advantage that they are having to take responsibility for their work and progress, and thus will develop more initiative and more confidence. Because there are other students who pursue similar goals, there is social interaction and they are likely to be more outgoing.
Simple theme. Theme images by luoman. Powered by Blogger.