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What To Expect |
System Requirements
Statement
Of Faith | Philosophy
Of Education | Our
Teachers & Job Opportunities
Philosophy
of Education
These
are the principles that Alpha Omega uses in designing its learning products.
Biblical Perspective
We maintain a Biblical perspective in our products. We are careful
to be very non-sectarian, but true to God's Word. Because the Bible
is Truth, this also gives us an unshifting basis for educational
philosophy. While we realize that all subjects will not share the
same amount of Bible content, we will not create any product that is
unbiblical or anti-Bible.
Accountability
As regarding scope and sequence, appropriateness of content, and
educational approach, we submit our products to the Alpha Omega
Advisory Group for review. We also listen to our customers: your
feedback is an integral part of our decision-making process.
Innovation not Experimentation
We are committed to truly understanding a subject before we teach
it. As a result, we will often be very innovative, using fresh
approaches. However, we are committed to relying on common sense
solutions, rather than applying esoteric educational theories.
Enjoyment
Enjoyment is an important part of learning: it motivates, increases
retention, and builds a positive attitude. We build fun and interest
into a subject; we do not add it on as a sugar coating. We believe
that all subjects have interesting aspects, and we seek to bring
those to light.
Retention Through Understanding
We strive to produce long-term comprehension, rather than be
satisfied with short-term retention of rote facts which are soon
forgotten. We seek to instill understanding of the subject.
Relevant Learning
We believe that learning is an ongoing, practical advancement of
living skills. We emphasize those areas that the student will
actually use in real life. We make sure that the main subject is
covered well before exploring side subjects. If possible, we contact
non-educators who are doing actual work in the subject, who may have
a direct insight into the subject.
Complete Concepts
Once we open a subject, we complete the concept to the extent that
it really makes sense. We never teach half-truths on the basis that
the whole truth is too complicated for the student.
Flexible Format
Different children learn different subjects at different rates and
in different ways. We strive to make our learning products flexible
so that we adapt to your student rather than forcing your student to
adapt to us.
Summit
Christian On-Line Academy
P.O. Box 2769
Cedar Hill, TX 75106-2769
1 (800) 362-9180 | info@scahomeschool.com
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