Myth 05: I’m not qualified to teach.
Parents are the first teachers of their children and understand their what makes them tick better than any one else. Analyzing the unique factors of each child, a parent can tailor fit the perfect education and environment for their kids. Studies show that the level of education and certification of a parent does not effect the success of a homeschool child's academic achievement, but instead, it is the level of involvement of a parent that determines their success—is there any other model of education with more parental involvement than homeschool?
Many educators have stated that their background in teaching has actually made it difficult to homeschool. Why? A credential program teaches strategies for large group behavior, ed code laws, and how to scaffold for students with special needs or ESL. However, despite that, it absolutely can intimidating to think about teaching your child to read, or about the scientific method (what is that again?), or God forbid, mixing letters in with numbers for algebra. There are so many great curriculums, programs, videos, books, philosophies that can support you as the BEST educator for your child.
When you join a pod, you are hiring an educator/tutor to help share the educational burden, especially in those areas you may not be comfortable with, and guide you in areas of weakness and differentiation.
Homeschooling allows for students to have a tailored education with an educator or parent that knows their learning style, provides 1-on-1 learning, and brings real life relevancy to any topic.
Articles/Websites
Brian D. Ray (2017) A systematic review of the empirical research on selected aspects of homeschooling as a school choice, Journal of School Choice, 11:4, 604-621, DOI: 10.1080/15582159.2017.1395638