Parents Unite for the Philippine Homeschool Conference

The expression “learning institution” invariably brings to mind images of an imposing building fronted by a flagpole where learners in uniform battle their way through the rush hour madness in order to join the ranks of fellow learners within the controlled environment of the classroom and take instructions from an established figure of authority, the teacher.

Homeschooling changes the conception that prime education has to take place within the four walls of the classroom by bringing a customized environment at home. In this learning institution, the parents take full charge of teaching their children in a setting that’s more familiar, relaxed, and nurturing.

Send your children home to bring out the best in them. Homeschooling empowers parents to become their own children’s educators. No one else would know their children better. Parents are driven by intrinsic motivation to provide the most nurturing environment for their children to bring out the best in them. The case of Christopher Paolini, best-selling author of the fantasy series Eragon ; Tim Tebow, star NFL quarterback and the first college sophomore to win the Heisman trophy at age 20;  and the Jonas Brothers, members of an American boy band all seem to prove that homeschooling produces achievers.

For local examples, we can point out Paul Tan-Chi, famed Ateneo UAAP basketball player and incumbent President of the Subdivision and Housing Developers Association (SHDA) and Louise Mabulo, Top 5 of the Junior MasterChef Pinoy Edition.

Not only are parents given the opportunity to become the primary influencers in their children’s character and values, homeschooling also puts back the main focus on what’s really more important than academics. In homeschooling, parents take back what they have been defaulting to conventional schools. They are able to realize that homeschooling is just as natural as parenting.

With homeschooling, parents are also given the chance to tailor-fit the design of their children’s education in order to maximize their potentials in relation to their unique gifts.    

 

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In the country, more and more Filipino parents are homeschooling by choice and discovering its priceless benefits. Putting their growing number conservatively at 3,000 families, HAPI or the Homeschooling Association of the Philippines, Inc.,  has made it its mission to be a catalyst in nation-building by advancing home education and unifying home educators in the country. 

“We believe that the teacher-student relationship is intrinsic to the parent-child relationship. Parents have a natural God-given influence that will work to make homeschooling fulfilling for both. We hope that through this, we’ll inspire more parents about real life benefits of homeschooling,” says HAPI President, Gerry Argosino.

The Philippine Homeschool Conference set on May 19, 2012 at the Ortigas Center in Mandaluyong banners the theme “Laying a Strong Foundation.”  International speaker Debra Bell, a homeschooling authority in the U.S. and best-selling author, and our very own Bo Sanchez, inspirational speaker and author, are slated as keynote speakers. The event will be honored by the presence of Department of Education officials, including Atty. Tonisito Umali, Asst. Secretary for Legal & Legislative Affairs.

As Edric Mendoza, HAPI Chairman, said in his talk during the previous HAPI Conference at the Expo Kid, “I realized when raising my four kids, that I only have one shot at parenting, and one shot at being the main influencers in their lives. For a golden standard of success, we have chosen to follow God and enable our children to pass on this important value and legacy.”

The Philippine Homeschool Conference is set to take place on May 19, 2012 5/F St. Francis Square, Julia Vargas Ave. cor Bank Drive, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City with the theme “Laying a Strong Foundation”.  International speaker Debra Bell a homeschooling authority in the U.S. and best-selling author, and our own inspirational speaker and author Bo Sanchez are slated as keynote speakers.   The event will be honored by the presence of  Dep Ed officials like Atty Tonisito Umali, Asst. Secretary for Legal & Legislative  Affairs.

To know more about the Homeschooling Association of the Philippine Islands (HAPI) or how to register for the Conference, visit www.hapihomeschooler.com and/or email hapihomeschooler@gmail.com.