Are there any disadvantages to literature-based homeschooling?
Literature-based education should be strategic, and it often should be quite structured. However, it does not lend itself as directly toward clearly marking achievements as other methods. Families who want to feel good about completing a certain number of worksheets or computerized lessons each day may feel that theyre not accomplishing enough with a literature-based approach. Since the learning taking place with a literature-based program is more holistic (e.g. it helps students develop critical thinking skills and the ability to analyze situations from different peoples perspectives), the signs of growth are more organic. As parents interact daily with their children, they have an accurate grasp of what their children are learning. Even though progress along the way is harder to measure, children who use literature-based programs graduate with full, rich educations and the tools to succeed in college, careers and family life. • What role do tests and worksheets play in a literature-b
