Postcards from Mt. Ulap

The number of homeschooling families in the Philippines is growing fast. It is no doubt that Filipino families value their homes as crucial part in the learning process of their children. Not only does it promote core values of the child, but it also helps in nation building (it starts at home). The following are Homeschool providers that are DepEd accredited.: 1. Catholic Filipino Academy (CFA) • Founded by author, entrepreneur and preacher Bo Sanchez • Follows the DepEd school calendar (June-March) • Offers classes and activities for kids (open to non-CFA enrollees, too) • Mainly uses local textbooks, but also offers Singapore Math and curriculum selections from Catholic Heritage Curricula • Fees range from P23,000 to 25,000, plus books depending on grade level • Located at Obispado de Cubao, 41 Lantana Street, Cubao, Quezon City. Call (02) 721-1088 for details 2. Homeschool Global (TMA Homeschool) • Has activity co-ops or groups that your kids can join • A...

What is Homeschooling? Homeschooling is the traditional way of teaching your children. I say it is traditional, because, kids literally learn basic skills at home. When you teach your child to clean up his mess after playing, that is basic education. When you tell your child to respect the elders, that is homeschooling. Kids usually learn how to count at home. They learn good grooming in their early years at home. It is homeschooling. image from Google What is "Independent Homeschooling"? Independent homeschoolers provide their own curriculum for the child. They usually base the list of books from DepEd. The parents teach the child. How will the child know its grade level? There is an annual assessment by the DepEd. It is called PEPT (Philippine Educational Placement Test). It is a testing done to the child under the equivalency and accreditation program. DepEd validates the knowledge and skills of the child through informal knowledge, which is- independent home...