Homeschool Works

Debra Bell, Ph.D. and Kathryn Gomes, M.Ed.
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Power your homeschool with tangible takeaways from the fields of neuroscience, psychology, and education. Featuring homeschool authors and mother-daughter team, Dr. Debra Bell and Kathryn Gomes. Find us at DebraBell.com and @homeschoolmathmom on Instagram.

  1. 08/21/2023

    24. Back to Homeschool

    Tips for how to mark the start of your school year in a memorable way that sets your children (and you) up for success!

    16 min

  2. 08/14/2023

    23: HW Skinny: Summer Slide

    Kayte and Debra discuss the science behind the notion of summer slide. Then give tips for helping your kids recover what they may have (temporarily) lost over the summer break.

    14 min

  3. 08/01/2023

    22. HW Skinny: Chunking

    Kathryn and Debra discuss chunking, a strategy that will help students increase their working memory. Debra gives a quick test to help you assess your child's working memory and then discusses ways to extend their ability to work with a lot of new information at once.

    24 min

  4. 07/25/2023

    21. HW Skinny: Focused and Diffuse Modes of Thinking

    In this episode, Kathryn and Debra discuss how students can use their understanding of the mind's two modes for thinking to better apply their attention to their studies. A Mind for Numbers by Barbara Oakley: https://www.amazon.com/Mind-Numbers-Science-Flunked-Algebra/dp/039916524X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1689277055&sr=8-1 Learning How to Learn by Barbara Oakley: https://www.amazon.com/Learning-How-Learn-Spending-Studying/dp/0143132547/ref=sr_1_1?crid=150YTL6G6WZOJ&keywords=learning+how+to+learn+barbara+oakley&qid=1689277102&sprefix=Learning+how+to+lear%2Caps%2C90&sr=8-1 Pomodoro Hourglass timers: https://www.amazon.com/OrgaNice-Hourglass-Sand-Timer-Productivity/dp/B01KFYMFYE/ref=sr_1_35?crid=3B7WD30HLSX8H&keywords=hourglass+timers&qid=1689277139&sprefix=hourglass+timers%2Caps%2C106&sr=8-35

    19 min

  5. 07/17/2023

    20. HW Skinny: Spaced Repetition

    Spaced repetition is an effective strategy to promote durable learning.  When kids struggle to recall what they learned about previously, they strengthen the neural pathways that deepen their understanding and connections to prior learning.  Celebrate the struggle! Tell your kids their brains are working properly. Our skinnies are designed to give you quick bursts of teaching tips based on the science of learning that will revolutionize your homeschool program.

    19 min

  6. 06/12/2023

    19. Teaching Math and Science Together with Sherri Seligson, Author and Marine Biologist

    Kathryn sits down with fellow Apologia author Sherri Seligson to talk about teaching math and science together. Sherri explains how math functions as the language of science while Kathryn chimes in with ways you can use science as a context for teaching mathematics. The result is a two-for-one punch, more learning with less effort. Sherri's website: https://www.sherriseligson.com/ Sherri's Instagram: @sherriseligson

    48 min

  7. 06/05/2023

    18: Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, and Dysgraphia with Amy Bodkin

    Kathryn discusses the neurodivergent child with Amy Bodkin, a homeschool mom, autistic adult, and licensed school psychologist.  We discuss learning differences and recent dramatic changes in the research and our understanding of these very common differences in children.  Amy offers lots of expert advice while also giving practical tips for designing a homeschool program that positions all children--even those who are neurodivergent--for success. Amy's website: https://amybodkin.com/ Amy's Instagram: @amybodkineds

    42 min

  8. 05/22/2023

    17. Determining Your Child's Learning Style: Part 2

    In part 2, Kathryn and Debra dive into the four types of learners researchers have found in an educational setting. This model is an easy one for homeschool parents to use because the clues are the observable preferences you can readily see in each child.  You'll also learn how to recognize your teaching style and get lots of tips for choosing curriculum and activities that correlate with each learning style. The good news is you can use the same materials with most learners--you just have to modify your approach and expectations depending on each child's preferences.

    56 min
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Power your homeschool with tangible takeaways from the fields of neuroscience, psychology, and education. Featuring homeschool authors and mother-daughter team, Dr. Debra Bell and Kathryn Gomes. Find us at DebraBell.com and @homeschoolmathmom on Instagram.

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  • Creator
    Debra Bell, Ph.D. and Kathryn Gomes, M.Ed.
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2023 Homeschool Works
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