i homeschool, and it's kind of hard for me because i am not all that motivated, any suggestions on how i can motivate myself... i just find it hard because with the program i'm doing it's goes on ur pace.. so i don't have to turn in anything in a specifc time, whenever i want and that is becoming an issue for me so anyone know how i can motivate myself. This is my first year homeschooling so it is hard on me (the movitation issue) Thanks in Advance !
2007-01-28 05:35:34 · 7 answers · asked by QUESTIONS! 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Home Schooling
If you can, find somebody who can help you with the planning and who can do periodic check-ups on you. Ideally, have your parents or a friend who is also homeschooling be this person. Somebody you can report to on a weekly basis.
What you need to do is then work out how much you have to do and create a rough schedule for each subject. For example, you may have 10 units in one subject to cover--break it down into how many units per month you need to do, then break it down further to roughly plan out how much you need to do each week. (Yes--have a calendar to write all this down on!) Continue with other subjects.
Then, the key to actually doing it is setting some specific goals (like GPA, for example) and working out a very specific plan as to what you need to do in order to get the work done by the time you've set as well as have the marks you want. Include in these plans things to counteract obstacles that you are sure will show up, like a lack of desire to do the work, or a desire to go play on the computer, watch TV or something else. Make sure you have a rule for yourself that you do your work FIRST. If you 'reward' yourself in your breaks with time on the computer, set a timer and make yourself get off. ALWAYS keep in mind what your long-term goal is and what you need to do to reach that goal. Keep in mind that you are choosing to NOT succeed if you don't follow through on the plan you know will ensure success.
The first year with a work-at-your-pace program IS hard because you're so used to being told what to do. If you can learn the basic skills of planning and following through on your plans, you will have developed some GREAT skills that many don't learn ever!
2007-01-28 10:45:09 · answer #1 · answered by glurpy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
One thing that you could try (if this at your own pace thing doesn't work out) is trying out a different curriculum. But since you recognize that you have a problem, the next step is to try to turn things in on time. If you don't have a goal that your textbook or whatever you use sets, then make your own. You can say that if you don't finish a paper in one week, that you will (fill in the blank). Give money to charity. Run a mile. Something that you don't want to do, but also something that's useful. A way to keep you doing that is to tell a friend or parent about that goal or deadline so they will hold you accountable. Parents are nifty that way. You can also give yourself a treat for when you do reach a goal. When you finish reading a certain book you will (fill in the blank). Have a party. Eat a bowl of ice cream. Rent a movie. Something like that. And once you get going, you'll find that you like completing what you have to do. Making a schedule for yourself and crossing off the things you've finished is a really great feeling.
Good luck with your first year of homeschooling!
2007-01-28 17:00:30 · answer #2 · answered by cherrycheesecake 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, I would suggest doing an hour of schoolwork, and then giving yourself a rewarding 15 minute break. Make sure when you start studying you have all of your material present. Make sure you set a timer. If you don't you'll be looking at the clock a lot and not getting anything done. That goes for the break to because if you don't for the break it will turn into an hour or two. Even if you mess up, don't give up. Just try and get back on schedule. Also, create a study schedule for yourself. Keep track of what you want to get done in a certain period of time, like a week. Make it realistic, so that you can achieve it. Check your schedule periodically to make sure your staying on schedule. I would recommend goals for a shorter period of time, so that you don't have the option of leaving it off until the end.
2007-01-28 15:24:23 · answer #3 · answered by ♥Catherine♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The biggest goal of home education is self-motivation. The beauty of it is that you can expand your education beyond course material.
I'd suggest that you divide your coursework into weekly blocks so that you have a tentative goal to achieve, and when you finish a block early use the time to learn more about something that you are most interested in.
"Try to learn something about everything and everything about something."
- Thomas Henry Huxley (1825-1895)
If you don't find anything to be of much interest there isn't much you can do about it.
2007-01-28 06:08:15 · answer #4 · answered by hafi_karmel 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you the parent or the child? The parent should be making a schedule for the child and making sure he/she completes the work. If you are working at your own pace and that isn't working, then you should stop using that method.
2007-01-28 05:51:51 · answer #5 · answered by queenrakle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I home schooled my youngest three, and believe me motivation comes naturally, from within, when a person is engaged and interested in what they are studying.
What really intrigues you? What do you enjoy? Study those things, and your motivation will go up.
2007-01-28 10:19:22 · answer #6 · answered by hatchland 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
oh me to im doing highschool advantage even though im supposed to be in 8th but i want to graduate sometime around my 16th so i have to learn faster lol but motivation is a little hard but it helps to tell yourself what you want to get done and then do it
2007-01-28 09:17:35 · answer #7 · answered by Avaria 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋