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Home education is a legal alternative to school education in Australia.
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© Beverley Paine, 1997
A 'switch-off' is something that will confuse and interrupt the connections between brain neurons. They cause confusion about how to continue with tasks, inability to make decisions, hyperactivity, poor concentration, lack of motivation, lack of energy, drowsiness, boredom, panic or fear.
Some common factors that can make it harder for children (or anyone) to learn are:
| ¨ tobacco smoking ¨ computer screens ¨ some fluorescent lights ¨ hunger ¨ lack of water ¨ shock, trauma ¨ stuffy rooms ¨ fast, loud or rock music ¨ lack of exercise ¨ physical stress ¨ emotional stress ¨ solvents, strong smells ¨ transmission lines ¨ trying hard sharp corners |
¨ bad, inadequate diet ¨ food additives & colourings ¨ stimulants such as alcohol ¨ pain ¨ television noise ¨ loud, noisy environment ¨ being too close to microwave ovens, television, computers, ¨ power lines, etc. ¨ not enough sunlight in a day ¨ striped wall papers ¨ deodorants and perfumes tension |
Don't panic! It's easy to 'switch-on' learning again!
By using some simple, common sense strategies we can switch the brain back on to quickly restore full neuron activity, revitalise the connections between the left and right hemispheres and enable the brain to work effectively again. Try doing some of these things:
| ¨ get some exercise - walking, swimming, aerobics ¨ drink water frequently ¨ walk near the sea or river ¨ do some brain gym exercises, cross-overs, stretches ¨ eat wholesome snacks when working ¨ eat a nutritionally balanced diet ¨ relax - yoga, exercises, deep breathing ¨ be near pleasant smells wear natural fibres |
¨ get outdoors for fresh air, work with windows open ¨ play slow, regular music (baroque, new age, classical), softly ¨ choose pleasing colours around you ¨ use natural lighting where possible ¨ get regular sleep with good ventilation in room ¨ practice visualisation ¨ learn about study skills you can use to help practice positive self-talk |
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Pioneering members of the home education movement in Australia, Beverley and Robin Paine are passionate advocates of true educational choice for families. They began homeschooling their children in 1986 and three years later started the South Australian Home Based Learners network. Beverley wrote several books and booklets on home education through her self-publishing business, Always Learning Books. Beverley retired from actively supporting home education in July 2008 to allow her to spend time on her garden and writing projects. She maintains an extensive collection of websites as well as several Yahoo groups supporting families teaching their children at home. Beverley continues to support the Home Education Association of Australia as a committee member. Beverley's books will remain available through her websites. Gradually all of her books will be converted to E-books as she makes the transition to a 'paperless office'.
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