In this conversation, Tara Harrison shares her journey into homeschooling, discussing the challenges and benefits of personalized education. She emphasizes the importance of developmental readiness, the need for movement in early education, and the value of field trips for real-world learning. The discussion also touches on socialization strategies for homeschooled children and the significance of self-esteem and identity in education. Harrison advocates for embracing diverse educational paths and highlights the supportive community that homeschooling can provide.

Takeaways:

Homeschooling allows for personalized learning experiences.

Children benefit from learning at their own pace.

Developmental readiness is crucial for effective learning.

Field trips enhance real-world learning opportunities.

Socialization can be achieved through various activities outside traditional schooling.

Movement and physical activity are essential for young learners.

Self-esteem and identity are important for children's confidence.

Homeschooling can provide a supportive community for families.

Parents should curate their children's social environments.

Diverse educational paths can lead to successful outcomes.

About the guest Tara Harrison:

Tara Harrison is a mom to one boy. She is an educator and children’s book author. She has over 18 years of teaching experience most of it being on the elementary level; however, she has taught high school, middle school and community college students. Tara currently is the coordinator of a homeschool group and teaches at her son’s co-op. Tara has been homeschooling her son for 4 years. She also tutors students.

Tara has written a children’s picture book under the name L.T. Harrison. The book is based on her son’s first year as a homeschooler. The book is currently available on Amazon and as an e-book through Barnes and Noble. You can follow her on Instagram @ltauthor28

About the Host: Dr. Catherine L. Quinlan, ED.D.

I am a researcher, professor, and curriculum design expert. I currently hold the Brenda B. Brodie Endowed Chair for Teacher Education in the School of Education at North Carolina Central University.

Learn more about me and my research on my websites and YouTube channels.

For more information visit my websites:

Personal Website of Dr. Catherine L. Quinlan: https://drcatherinequinlan.com

Visibility In STEM Education Consultant/Services: https://visibilityinstem.com/

TEDx Talk: The Clarity We Need For Belonging: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3xAD3I3x-M&feature=youtu.be

Recent Academic Book: Black Representation in the Science Curriculum: Implications for Identity, Culture, Belonging, and Curriculum Development.

https://www.routledge.com/9781032757193

Keystone Passage, Chapter Series Book: https://keystonepassage.com

Check out the podcast: Learning, for Truth and Love: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6IlAjleK06X35gdoGqylGH

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drcatherinequinlan

Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/learning-for-truth-and-love/id1785560564

Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/649118d6-1db7-4273-aa01-bfd495703f71/learning-for-truth-and-love

iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-learning-for-truth-and-lov-248725998/