For homeschool teachers, science is often a subject considered the hardest to teach, but when using a building block learning system introduced to children at a young age, it becomes easier for both teacher and student to understand complex concepts.Generally, there are two types of learning which most homeschool teachers use. Linear and Exponential.An Exponential Learning paradigm is much more efficient in terms of allowing a student to make a cognitive connection between science and other subjects.In order to learn and understand the essential concepts that form the foundations for all future learning, it is vital to first understand the differences between linear and exponential education.The Definition of Linear Learning.Linear learning is an extremely focused type of learning where a child is exposed to only one subject at a time.There is no referencing or cross-referencing to other subjects.A child is encouraged to take the facts learned about a subject and isolate that information into its own box which may or may not be recalled for future use.Learning one fact at a time from disconnected subjects makes linear learning undesirable to the average child.This example of linear learning incorporates scientific facts about the atom..• The atom is made up of protons • It is made up of neutrons • It is made up of electrons • Atoms combine to make molecules • All molecules are made up of atoms.Now this student has six science facts stored away in a mental junk drawer that may or may not be retrievable later.They take each set of facts learned, and store them in a single mental "box".Connections to other disciplines cannot be created to help recall or retrieve the facts that they have learned because there is no link between boxes.The Definition of Exponential Learning.Exponential Learning allows a student to take the six facts learned about the atom in the reference above, which they may or may not remember at any given time, and cross associate these facts to other subjects, resulting in higher retention.A home-schooled student who experiences continual progress portrays more of a desire to learn, as the learning process itself becomes second nature.By making physical, verbal, and experiential or cognitive connections to other disciplines, children gain a deeper understanding of the material they are learning.Now your homeschooled child can learn facts on multiple subjects.Consider this example using a home school chemistry course about the atom that is connected to other areas of scientific study such as biology, physics, astronomy, and geology.Let's take a look at how a lesson about an atom can translate to an Exponential Learning experience that cognitively connects to..• Language. the student is introduced to the root word for atom (tom) and up to five other English words that share the same root.• History. explore the history of the atom and the major players who developed our current understanding of matter.John Dalton revised the atomic theory.• Philosophy. Democritus was a Greek philosopher who coined the term atom.Philosophers have struggled to define matter throughout history.• Technology. a lesson about the Scanning Tunneling Microscope, which is a microscope that can "see" atoms.• Visual arts and Music. teach how all start with a single unit, i.E.The atom, a small repeating unit in molecules; whereas the note is a repeating unit in music.• Critical Thinking. evaluates the "fact" that the atom composes all matter.Instead of just believing that atoms exist, students challenge the information they are being taught by exploring such questions as. How do we know atoms exist? What is the proof? Is this a valid conclusion?Connecting the Dots Exponentially.Exponential teaching goes below the surface, which results in a deeper understanding and continued competence in the area of inquiry.With this newfound ability, the child can now begin to think "outside the box" which really means that the six facts known about the atom are associated with other subjects, creating a network of more facts with the conclusion that all matter is made up of atoms.To take this philosophy a step further, imagine that now the student learns about molecules, a topic connected to atoms.The child connects six new facts about molecules to the facts already known about the atom, in conjunction with forming associations to other subjects.This building process allows the student to streamline a network of facts that substantiate the idea that all matter is made up of atoms.This method of home school teaching defines exponential thinking by allowing the student to create a pathway from one discipline or subject to the next.They are taught to link two science topics. atoms and molecules, and how they relate to one another.These pathways serve as triggers to help a student easily remember other pertinent facts.By remembering small pieces of information about different subjects, the brain becomes trained to associate this information to other disciplines, and to better identify and remember what has been learned.Research shows that our brains use exponential learning to connect different facts together, creating a series of mental networks of information.New facts are connected to new subjects to create a neural pathway where multiple facts become linked to multiple subjects.This new exponential approach to education teaches your child to make connections between subjects allowing the reorganization and linking of the learned information, while developing the ability to better solve problems around a wider variety of subjects.It changes the structure of the brain, resulting in higher learning potential and better comprehension and retention, with practical application of the facts learned.Exponential learning curriculum not only introduces a child to science, it aids in the development of their talents, skill levels, and knowledge capacity for continued achievement in life.
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Understanding the Difference Between Linear and Exponential Education
For homeschool teachers, science is often a subject considered the hardest to teach, but when using a building block learning system introduced to children at a young age, it becomes easier for both teacher and student to understand complex concepts.Generally, there are two types of learning which most homeschool teachers use. Linear and Exponential.An Exponential Learning paradigm is much more efficient in terms of allowing a student to make a cognitive connection between science and other subjects.In order to learn and understand the essential concepts that form the foundations for all future learning, it is vital to first understand the differences between linear and exponential education.The Definition of Linear Learning.Linear learning is an extremely focused type of learning where a child is exposed to only one subject at a time.There is no referencing or cross-referencing to other subjects.A child is encouraged to take the facts learned about a subject and isolate that information into its own box which may or may not be recalled for future use.Learning one fact at a time from disconnected subjects makes linear learning undesirable to the average child.This example of linear learning incorporates scientific facts about the atom..• The atom is made up of protons • It is made up of neutrons • It is made up of electrons • Atoms combine to make molecules • All molecules are made up of atoms.Now this student has six science facts stored away in a mental junk drawer that may or may not be retrievable later.They take each set of facts learned, and store them in a single mental "box".Connections to other disciplines cannot be created to help recall or retrieve the facts that they have learned because there is no link between boxes.The Definition of Exponential Learning.Exponential Learning allows a student to take the six facts learned about the atom in the reference above, which they may or may not remember at any given time, and cross associate these facts to other subjects, resulting in higher retention.A home-schooled student who experiences continual progress portrays more of a desire to learn, as the learning process itself becomes second nature.By making physical, verbal, and experiential or cognitive connections to other disciplines, children gain a deeper understanding of the material they are learning.Now your homeschooled child can learn facts on multiple subjects.Consider this example using a home school chemistry course about the atom that is connected to other areas of scientific study such as biology, physics, astronomy, and geology.Let's take a look at how a lesson about an atom can translate to an Exponential Learning experience that cognitively connects to..• Language. the student is introduced to the root word for atom (tom) and up to five other English words that share the same root.• History. explore the history of the atom and the major players who developed our current understanding of matter.John Dalton revised the atomic theory.• Philosophy. Democritus was a Greek philosopher who coined the term atom.Philosophers have struggled to define matter throughout history.• Technology. a lesson about the Scanning Tunneling Microscope, which is a microscope that can "see" atoms.• Visual arts and Music. teach how all start with a single unit, i.E.The atom, a small repeating unit in molecules; whereas the note is a repeating unit in music.• Critical Thinking. evaluates the "fact" that the atom composes all matter.Instead of just believing that atoms exist, students challenge the information they are being taught by exploring such questions as. How do we know atoms exist? What is the proof? Is this a valid conclusion?Connecting the Dots Exponentially.Exponential teaching goes below the surface, which results in a deeper understanding and continued competence in the area of inquiry.With this newfound ability, the child can now begin to think "outside the box" which really means that the six facts known about the atom are associated with other subjects, creating a network of more facts with the conclusion that all matter is made up of atoms.To take this philosophy a step further, imagine that now the student learns about molecules, a topic connected to atoms.The child connects six new facts about molecules to the facts already known about the atom, in conjunction with forming associations to other subjects.This building process allows the student to streamline a network of facts that substantiate the idea that all matter is made up of atoms.This method of home school teaching defines exponential thinking by allowing the student to create a pathway from one discipline or subject to the next.They are taught to link two science topics. atoms and molecules, and how they relate to one another.These pathways serve as triggers to help a student easily remember other pertinent facts.By remembering small pieces of information about different subjects, the brain becomes trained to associate this information to other disciplines, and to better identify and remember what has been learned.Research shows that our brains use exponential learning to connect different facts together, creating a series of mental networks of information.New facts are connected to new subjects to create a neural pathway where multiple facts become linked to multiple subjects.This new exponential approach to education teaches your child to make connections between subjects allowing the reorganization and linking of the learned information, while developing the ability to better solve problems around a wider variety of subjects.It changes the structure of the brain, resulting in higher learning potential and better comprehension and retention, with practical application of the facts learned.Exponential learning curriculum not only introduces a child to science, it aids in the development of their talents, skill levels, and knowledge capacity for continued achievement in life.
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