Language Wars and Other Writings for Homeschoolers [Paperback]

Ruth Beechick (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0940319098 | ISBN-13: 978-0940319097 | Publication Date: November 1, 1995

A collection of 25 favorite homeschooling articles by Ruth Beechick. Sample topics covered are: thinking, creativity, math, memory, ancient history, achievement testing, cures for dyslexia, and early childhood. This supplements information given in the homeschooling books above, rather than being repetitive.

Product Details

• Paperback: 249 pages
• Publisher: Arrow Press (November 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0940319098
• ISBN-13: 978-0940319097
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #805,270 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dr. Ruth Beechick spent a lifetime teaching and studying how people learn. She taught in Washington state, Alaska, Arizona and in several colleges and seminaries in other states. She also spent thirteen years at a publishing company writing curriculum for churches. In "retirement" she continues to write for the burgeoning homeschool movement. Her degrees are A.B. from Seattle Pacific University, M.A.Ed. and Ed.D. from Arizona State University.

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26 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect reading for all homeschool parents, June 9, 1999

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This review is from: Language Wars and Other Writings for Homeschoolers (Paperback)

Here is another wonderful book by my favorite homeschool author, Ruth Beechick. It consists of a series of essays previously published in a variety of magazines over the years. From the first essay, "Curriculum 101" to the last, "When the Homeschool Boomers Come of Age," Mrs. Beechick continues to amaze me with her knowledge, insight, and wisdom. More of a philosophy book than a how-to manual, this collection is so encouraging and addresses issues such as phonics, dyslexia, "The Neglected Period of History," and math content just to name a few. Christian homeschoolers will appreciate Mrs. Beechick's worldview as she addresses these diverse areas. For example, consider this quote from the chapter titled, "The High Road to Learning": "King David asked 'What is man?' In education we ask 'What is mind?' and it is almost the same question. Mind in its classic sense, as people have used it for centuries, is the same as soul, or man himself. Whoever holds this high view of mind travels the high road to learning. Behaviorists and others with a lower view hold theories of learning that do not work as well as ours." And it just gets better from there. This is a very readable book with short chapters that stand alone. Perfect reading for all homeschool parents and older homeschooled students. Highly recommended. ~sbd

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very happy with this purchase, June 21, 2011

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This review is from: Language Wars and Other Writings for Homeschoolers (Paperback)

I'm a fan of literature-based education and as such use a combination of the Charlotte Mason and Classical styles. This book has rich, insightful content in a small package. It's not exhaustive reading, but is easy to read in snippets when time allows. The pearls of wisdom contained within have been very valuable to me, particularly the section on dyslexia.

5 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everyone should read this book!, June 18, 1999

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This book is interesting and thought provoking on many levels - it's a great book for parents and educators.