16 The Homeschooling Buzz - Andrew Pudewa - Homeschool Dad and Director of the IEW - 5/5

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In this episode we will be be talking to Andrew Pudewa - Homeschool father of seven and director of the Institute for Excellence in Writing. In addition we will recap what has been happening throughtout the week here at the Homeschool Netcast Network.


Show Notes:

Episode 16: Interview with Andrew Pudewa - Homeschool Dad and director of the Institute for Excellence in Writing www.excellenceinwriting.com.


Topics Discussed:

Gerald McKoy gets interviewed over at Jesus Geek.

Dr. James Dobson and Dr. Raymond Moore Homeschool Movement Interview.

Dumbing Us Down: The Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling


Interview with Andrew Pudewa:


Andrew Pudewa is the director of the Institute for Excellence in Writing www.excellenceinwriting.com, a homeschooling father of seven, and a grandfather of three. Presenting throughout North America, he addresses issues relating to teaching, writing, thinking, spelling, and music with clarity, insight, practical experience, and humor. His seminars for parents, students and teachers have helped transform many reluctant writers into competent communicators and have equipped educators with powerful tools to dramatically improve students' skills.




Tell our listeners a little about yourself? Hobbies, your likes, your background.

How did you get started in homeschooling?

When did you first hear the calling to homeschool your kids? What was your lightswitch? or Aha moment for homeschooling.

What challenges did you have in those early homeschooling years?

What successes did you experience in those early years of homeschooling?

Were you a member of any homeschooling organizations?

Let's talk about your company - Institute for Excellence in Writing. (-Dr. James B. Webster, Halfax Nova Scotia, Mrs. Anna Ingham)

How would you define your company? A business or ministry or a business that you are using as a ministry?

What motivated you to start Excellence in Writing?

When did you first hear the calling to go into this ministry?

And How did you know the calling was right for you?

What was your inspiration for moving towards the homeschool community?

hat was your process for developing the curriculum? (this is usually done in stages lets talk about your physical process)

How long did it take to develop the curriculum?

Tell us about some of your products... Advanced Writing, Spelling, Music, etc...

Which one of your products was your favorite to develop and teach?

What is your overall vision for the Company?

Where is the Institute for Excellence in Writing headed in the future?

What is your current role in the homeschool community at the moment?

How have your kids fared through the whole process of being home educated?

Where do you feel homeschooling is heading in the next 2 - 5 years?

Do you have any closing thoughts that you want to leave with our listeners?




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