Homeschooling
Homeschooling or homeschool (also called home education or home learning) is the education of children at home, typically by parents but sometimes by tutors, rather than in other formal settings of public or private school. Although prior to the introduction of compulsory school attendance laws, most childhood education occurred within the family or communication homeschooling in the modern sense is an alternative in developed countries to private schools outside the home or educational institutions operated by civil governments.
Homeschooling is a legal option for parents in some countries to provide their children with a learning environment as an alternative to public or private schools outside the home. Parents cite numerous reasons as motivations to homeschool, including better academic test results, poor public school environment, religious reasons, improved character/morality development, the expense of private education, and objections to what is taught locally in public school. It may be a factor in the choice of parenting style. Homeschooling is also an alternative for families living in isolated rural locations or living temporarily abroad.
METHODOLOGY
Homeschools use a wide variety of methods and materials. There are different paradigms, or educational philosophies, that families adopt including unit studies, Classical education (including Trivium,Quadrivium), Charlotte Mason education, Montessori method, Theory of multiple intelligences, Unschooling, Radical Unschooling, Waldorf education, School-at-home, A Thomas Jefferson Education, and many others. Some of these approaches, particularly unit studies, Montessori, and Waldorf, are also available in private or public school settings.
It is not uncommon for the student to experience more than one approach as the family discovers what works best for them. Many families do choose an eclectic (mixed) approach. For sources ofcurricula and books, "Homeschooling in the United States: 2003" found that 78 percent utilized "a public library"; 77 percent used "a homeschooling catalog, publisher, or individual specialist"; 68 percent used "retail bookstore or other store"; 60 percent used "an education publisher that was not affiliated with homeschooling." "Approximately half" used curriculum or books from "a homeschooling organization", 37 percent from a "church, synagogue or other religious institution" and 23 percent from "their local public school or district." 41 percent in 2003 utilized some sort ofdistance learning, approximately 20 percent by "television, video or radio"; 19 percent via "Internet, e-mail, or the World Wide Web"; and 15 percent taking a "correspondence course by mail designed specifically for homeschoolers."
Individual governmental units, e, g, states and local districts, vary in official curriculum and attendance requirements
Unit studies
The unit study approach incorporates several subjects, such as art, history, math, science, geography and other curriculum subjects, around the context of one topical theme, like water, animals, American slavery, or ancient Rome, For example, a unit study of Native Americans could combine age-appropriate lessons in: social studies, how different tribes lived prior to colonization vs. today; art, making Native American clothing; history (of Native Americans in the U.S.); reading from a special reading list; and the science of plants used by Native American.
Unit studies are particularly helpful for teaching multiple grade levels simultaneously, as the topic can easily be adjusted (i.e. from an 8th grader detailing and labeling a spider's anatomy to an elementary student drawing a picture of a spider on its web). As it is generally the case that in a given "homeschool" very few students are spread out among the grade levels, the unit study approach is an attractive option
Unit study advocates assert that children retain 45% more information following this approach
All-in-one curricula
"All-in-one" curricula, sometimes called a "school in a box", are comprehensive packages covering many subjects; usually an entire year's worth. They contain all needed books and materials, including pencils and writing paper. Most such curricula were developed for isolated families who lack access to public schools, libraries and shops. Typically, these materials recreate the school environment in the home and are based on the same subject-area expectations as publicly run schools, allowing an easy transition into school. They are among the more expensive options, but are easy to use and require minimal preparation. The guides are usually extensive, with step-by-step instructions. These programs may include standardized tests and remote examinations to yield an accredited school diploma
Student-paced learning
Similar to All-in-one curricula are learner-paced curriculum packages. These workbooks allow the student to progress at their own speed.
Methods of teaching or learning at homehomeschooling became popular in the homeland . However, not many who choose that method because it is not common. Want to know the advantages and disadvantages of this teaching method?
Here are some advantages and disadvantages of studying at home, as quoted by Parenting.
Pros:
1. A more flexible time
Methods home schooling provide respite time for the kids. They can determine their own learning time.
2. Socialization
Methods home schooling your child not only to socialize with friends sepermainan with the same age, but also with people who are much older than they (the faculty).
3. Learning any time
When your child is sick, or less feeling well, he still can learn at home.
4. The curriculum is more focused
Children can simply select the curriculum that he is interested only, and not have to learn everything that is too general.
5. Free from the threat of Friends
Often children feel pressure from their peers which makes it the trauma and fear. Home school your child free from it.
Disadvantages:
1. Less teaching discipline
Too flexible can be a boomerang for your child. The lack of a clear time when running education can make the discipline of children is reduced.
2. The lack of competition
Home schooling a child reduces the chance to compete fairly with their peers in any field. Though the competition will generate enthusiasm for the more advanced.
3. No standardization of curriculum
Because of home schooling, including teaching methods are still rare, so there is no clear curriculum standards in Indonesia.
4. Socialization
Children also need to socialize with their peers. You can not protect it all the time pressures of other children. But it also could make it become more daring, and learn to deal with any problems.
5. Finance
Schools in the home usually requires a much greater cost than public schools. Before deciding to choose this method, you must first ensure your financial condition.
Here are some advantages and disadvantages of studying at home, as quoted by Parenting.
Pros:
1. A more flexible time
Methods home schooling provide respite time for the kids. They can determine their own learning time.
2. Socialization
Methods home schooling your child not only to socialize with friends sepermainan with the same age, but also with people who are much older than they (the faculty).
3. Learning any time
When your child is sick, or less feeling well, he still can learn at home.
4. The curriculum is more focused
Children can simply select the curriculum that he is interested only, and not have to learn everything that is too general.
5. Free from the threat of Friends
Often children feel pressure from their peers which makes it the trauma and fear. Home school your child free from it.
Disadvantages:
1. Less teaching discipline
Too flexible can be a boomerang for your child. The lack of a clear time when running education can make the discipline of children is reduced.
2. The lack of competition
Home schooling a child reduces the chance to compete fairly with their peers in any field. Though the competition will generate enthusiasm for the more advanced.
3. No standardization of curriculum
Because of home schooling, including teaching methods are still rare, so there is no clear curriculum standards in Indonesia.
4. Socialization
Children also need to socialize with their peers. You can not protect it all the time pressures of other children. But it also could make it become more daring, and learn to deal with any problems.
5. Finance
Schools in the home usually requires a much greater cost than public schools. Before deciding to choose this method, you must first ensure your financial condition.
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