{"id":6192,"date":"2026-01-13T09:08:03","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T16:08:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/?p=6192"},"modified":"2026-01-13T09:08:41","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T16:08:41","slug":"4-study-types-personal-curriculum-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/index.php\/2026\/01\/13\/4-study-types-personal-curriculum-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Study Types &#8211; Personal Curriculum Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">a little freebie that can spark ideas for designing learning plans that actually work in real life &#8211; from my online class: Lesson #1 &#8211; How to Set Up Your Personal Curriculum.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>I have found that understanding the <strong>4 types of personal curriculum study<\/strong> can spark ideas for designing learning plans that actually work in real life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I put together a <strong>little freebie<\/strong> with examples of each type, and I think it\u2019ll help the ideas click.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u2b50<em>Don\u2019t miss the video for a piece of Lesson #1!<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"4 Study Types - Personal Curriculum Tips\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yahNyeNaL_c?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s go through a quick overview from the video content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>The 4 Study Types:<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#1 &#8211; Relaxed but Intentional<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>a simple list or items gathered in a basket based on very current favorites or seasonal reading<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>blends structure with spontaneity: a rhythm, not a rigid routine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>centers on ease and enjoyment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>learning that fits naturally into daily life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is currently what my personal curriculum planning looks like in this season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a class=\"image-link image2 is-viewable-img\" href=\"https:\/\/substackcdn.com\/image\/fetch\/$s_!_szN!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep\/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F266e5141-4e1c-4219-a9d2-a9344141be9e_3964x2976.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/substackcdn.com\/image\/fetch\/$s_!_szN!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep\/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F266e5141-4e1c-4219-a9d2-a9344141be9e_3964x2976.jpeg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">my photo &#8211; commonplace notes on Atlas of the Heart by Bren\u00e9 Brown<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#2 &#8211; Eclectic Study<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>pulls together a variety of materials: articles, podcasts, essays, conversations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>combines ideas, books, and resources from multiple fields or disciplines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>encourages curiosity-led connections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>reflects real-life learning: layered, flexible, and always evolving<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a class=\"image-link image2 is-viewable-img\" href=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1591570548468-752aece6ef6d?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw1N3x8YmFza2V0JTIwb2YlMjBib29rc3xlbnwwfHx8fDE3NjMxNjM0NDJ8MA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"721\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/photo-1591570548468-752aece6ef6d.jpg\" alt=\"brown wooden books on brown wooden table\" class=\"wp-image-6213\" title=\"brown wooden books on brown wooden table\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/photo-1591570548468-752aece6ef6d.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/photo-1591570548468-752aece6ef6d-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/photo-1591570548468-752aece6ef6d-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/photo-1591570548468-752aece6ef6d-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@anastasiiachepinska\">Anastasiia Chepinska<\/a> on <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#3 &#8211; Theme Learning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>weaving ideas, books, and experiences around a shared topic or question<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>brings focus and depth by exploring one idea from many angles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>creates meaningful connections between subjects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>helps learning feel cohesive instead of scattered<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a class=\"image-link image2 is-viewable-img\" href=\"https:\/\/substackcdn.com\/image\/fetch\/$s_!SRrM!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep\/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2c5fbe9d-e5d1-44b1-88b3-c0f031bd9e54_1080x979.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/substackcdn.com\/image\/fetch\/$s_!SRrM!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep\/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2c5fbe9d-e5d1-44b1-88b3-c0f031bd9e54_1080x979.jpeg\" alt=\"a person sitting at a desk in front of a lamp\" title=\"a person sitting at a desk in front of a lamp\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@kyalloni\">Kevin Yudhistira Alloni<\/a> on <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#4 &#8211; The Academic Approach<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>mirrors a traditional school or college framework<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>helps prevent decision fatigue\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once your \u201ccourse\u201d is mapped, you can focus on learning, not logistics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>encourages you to build a well-rounded education, mixing core disciplines with personal passions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>think of it as a gentle syllabus instead of a strict checklist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>can grow with you\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>start structured, then loosen as your confidence and curiosity expand<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a class=\"image-link image2 is-viewable-img\" href=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1599185186578-0ba91c2a15c0?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw2fHxib29rJTIwaW4lMjBzdW5saWdodHxlbnwwfHx8fDE3NjMxNjMzNjJ8MA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1620\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/photo-1599185186578-0ba91c2a15c0.jpg\" alt=\"person holding book on blue textile\" class=\"wp-image-6214\" title=\"person holding book on blue textile\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/photo-1599185186578-0ba91c2a15c0.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/photo-1599185186578-0ba91c2a15c0-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/photo-1599185186578-0ba91c2a15c0-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/photo-1599185186578-0ba91c2a15c0-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/photo-1599185186578-0ba91c2a15c0-1024x1536.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@haleytruong\">Haley Truong<\/a> on <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Action Step =<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>make some quick notes for yourself:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Which approach matches your personality?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What feels natural for you?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>I have used each of these study types at different times in my life when my mood, caretaking demands, and schedule has matched what I needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The structure you create can change based on your season and other demands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What matters is that you are enjoying your learning!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For 17+ years I\u2019ve helped students, parents, and fellow teachers figure out how to build learning rhythms that actually fit their real lives (busy schedules, kids, messy days and all).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m not here to hand you a perfect system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I\u2019m here to help you shape something that works for <em>you<\/em>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Check out my 5 week self-paced class!<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mark-s-school104.teachable.com\/l\/pdp\/how-to-build-a-personal-curriculum\">course details<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a class=\"image-link image2 is-viewable-img\" href=\"https:\/\/substackcdn.com\/image\/fetch\/$s_!tBao!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep\/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fee8a9a2f-d5dd-419d-97db-b8170b8c1a97_1515x858.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/substackcdn.com\/image\/fetch\/$s_!tBao!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep\/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fee8a9a2f-d5dd-419d-97db-b8170b8c1a97_1515x858.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Each class contains:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>video lesson<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udcddPDF\u2019s printables<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>quizzes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>community interaction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Together we\u2019ll design a personal curriculum that helps you stay grounded in growth. My goal is to help you rediscover curiosity, create a learning rhythm that feels doable, and reconnect with the joy of growing for its own sake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I can\u2019t wait for you to jump in and feel that little spark of \u201coh wow, this actually works.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Putting this class together was such a joy, and I\u2019m thrilled to hand you something truly useful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcbb<em>See you in the class sessions!<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a class=\"image-link image2\" href=\"https:\/\/substackcdn.com\/image\/fetch\/$s_!bKym!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep\/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F09a307eb-3f6a-4a90-bc76-77b11d7e6d98_1024x195.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/substackcdn.com\/image\/fetch\/$s_!bKym!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep\/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F09a307eb-3f6a-4a90-bc76-77b11d7e6d98_1024x195.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>P.S. \u2014 I know it\u2019s a big ask to buy a class, but everything else I share on Substack (and my blog) is free and will stay that way. Your purchase helps me keep creating and supports my writing expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mark-s-school104.teachable.com\/l\/pdp\/how-to-build-a-personal-curriculum\">course details<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/substackcdn.com\/image\/fetch\/$s_!WdiO!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep\/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8499c968-79fd-475a-9786-9264b78eb7dd_6912x3456.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mark-s-school104.teachable.com\/l\/pdp\/how-to-build-a-personal-curriculum\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>a little freebie that can spark ideas for designing learning plans that actually work in real life &#8211; from my online class: Lesson #1 &#8211; How to Set Up Your Personal Curriculum. 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