tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post6675726910118532512..comments2024-03-28T19:33:48.428-07:00Comments on The Unlikely Homeschool: I Can't Homeschool Because I'm Not a TeacherUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-3813222813775357992019-04-22T20:13:42.525-07:002019-04-22T20:13:42.525-07:00You're so welcome, Deb.You're so welcome, Deb.Jamie Ericksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07210544168493409813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-23625530373956881022019-04-22T19:35:56.627-07:002019-04-22T19:35:56.627-07:00So true, thank you for the encouragement Jamie! &l...So true, thank you for the encouragement Jamie! <3 Deb Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08513290395103658481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-63496395281535527042019-04-22T18:27:32.122-07:002019-04-22T18:27:32.122-07:00Such a great view for those who still worry. Teach...Such a great view for those who still worry. Teaching credentials are great for teachers in a classroom setting. I fully agree that it is not necessary to acquire these credentials in order to educate your children and walk through life with them. Learn with them, grow along with them and enjoy researching together. Your support and encouragement means so much to home educators across the world. ♥️Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07662340964550482243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-42570125973575177322019-04-03T18:46:53.822-07:002019-04-03T18:46:53.822-07:00I guess we'll have to agree to disagree. But t...I guess we'll have to agree to disagree. But that's OK. Jamie Ericksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07210544168493409813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-72359591781833769102019-04-03T18:00:29.979-07:002019-04-03T18:00:29.979-07:00Jamie- your post is great and I agree with a lot. ...Jamie- your post is great and I agree with a lot. My wife and I are praying through the "to homeschool or not" debate. I did want to raise that the statement "The only thing anyone actually learns at teacher's college is how to manage a herd. Very little time is spent learning how to teach" is really a bit over the top. I understand your angle and point, but based on the newest demands on exams and video-based portfolios required to get a teaching license, there is little truth there. Thank you again for posting this... great to get the word about homeschooling advice and guidance! drew phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11404604984495189212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-76274949873030063782019-04-02T06:16:23.628-07:002019-04-02T06:16:23.628-07:00My point was not to make light of a degree, but on...My point was not to make light of a degree, but only to show that it's really not that necessary for homeschooling. I think it's great that you value your education. Please understand, however, that your opinion of homeschoolers as a classroom teacher is the exception and not the rule. As a former classroom teacher, I am privy to both sides of the coin and know that most homeschoolers are doing just fine with or without the piece of paper. Jamie Ericksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07210544168493409813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-30145878304557776012019-04-02T05:29:55.170-07:002019-04-02T05:29:55.170-07:00Actually very little time (just a part of one clas...Actually very little time (just a part of one class) was spent on "managing the herd" and the rest of my classes were about content and how to teach it, specific to your major. That piece of paper hanging on my classroom wall does have value, and I am extremely disappointed that you would say that. I would never put down, criticize, or belittle a parent who is homeschooling. Teaching is amazing and challenging - whether you are teaching your own kids or someone else's. Rachelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-80505631856108704002019-04-01T07:27:13.661-07:002019-04-01T07:27:13.661-07:00Thanks for weighing in. Fearful mamas need lots of...Thanks for weighing in. Fearful mamas need lots of strong and encouraging voices in their corner.Jamie Ericksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07210544168493409813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7628767515693863152.post-80378404010245277992019-04-01T06:30:42.391-07:002019-04-01T06:30:42.391-07:00Amen! Well said. As a former classroom teacher tur...Amen! Well said. As a former classroom teacher turned homeschooling mama, I whole-heartedly agree! :)Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06767157776220388186noreply@blogger.com