Transitioning from homeschooling little ones who can’t read and need you for nearly every task to homeschooling older, independent learners is no small task. Trust me. I have two in high school now, and my youngest is in fifth grade this year. Independently responsible learners are not created overnight. There is definitely a process involved, which is why I was excited to get my hands on Dennis DiNoia’s book Teach: Creating Independently Responsible Learners. I’m always on the lookout for books that help me to be a better homeschool teacher, and this book definitely fit the bill. Teach is an easy-to-read resource with lots of practical ideas for “creating independently responsible learners.”
Dennis DiNoia (perhaps better known to many of us as Mr. D from the online courses Mr. D Math) writes a compelling autobiographical sketch of his journey as an educator of high school students. From public school educator, to tutor, to online homeschool course creator, Dennis provides practical tips that he has learned and put into practice in multiple settings.
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