And indeed, children who have been to school prior to learning at home will likely need some guidance to regain their self-direction. Upon completion of their contracts, students publicly demonstrate their accomplishments. But whatever the mix, it is important that you understand and can articulate the benefits of active learning. It helps to develop your own written philosophy of learning, including a description of the way you document and measure the success of your children's learning experiences. This may well end up being a fairly radical document, but home-based, independent learning is a drastic action which rejects an institution that no longer serves society's needs.
Children are the most learning-hungry beings in the world.