Homeschooling in the United States: A review of select research topics

Gaither, Milton

doi:10.1590/1980-6248-2015-0171

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“…Some reasons for this are the benefit of one-to-one instruction (Bloom 1984), stronger parental involvement, better possibilities for adapted education and a tendency for better educated parents to support home schooling. Gaither (2017) reveal the same main tendencies, but also some methodological challenges.…”

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Home schooling, remote teaching and digital Bildungin societal crisis

Krumsvik¹

2020

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We live in a time of "epistemic uncertainty" (Kay & King 2020) and where home schooling and remote teaching as a consequence of COVID-19 has become a global phenomenon in recent months. By 19 March 2020, 102 countries globally had shut all schools, affecting almost 900 million children and youth (UNESCO 2020, OECD 2020). Further school shutdowns have continued from 19 March up to June 2020, involving more countries and regions and impacting over 60% of the world's student population (UNESCO 2020). And UNESCO "is supporting countries in their efforts to mitigate the immediate impact of school closures, particularly for more vulnerable and disadvantaged communities, and to facilitate the continuity of education for all through remote learning" (p. 1). Since WHO (2020) states that we will probably experience similar pandemics as COVID-19 in the future, there is reason to believe that home schooling and remote teaching will affect and partly change education in the years to come. We therefore need to build on the current state of knowledge, examining "how teachers teach and learners learn" in this extraordinary coronavirus situation as well as how this affects pupils' digital Bildung journey.

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Section: A Glimpse Into Some Relevant Research Areasmentioning

confidence: 79%

Home schooling, remote teaching and digital Bildungin societal crisis

Krumsvik¹

2020

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“…In all cases, the mothers listed more than one reason for choosing homeschooling. The reasons to homeschool varied widely as did homeschooling practices, which merely confirms the well-known fact that homeschooling spans many different social, economic, religious, and ethnic groups and encompasses very diverse values and strategies (Gaither, 2017;Yang & Kayaardi, 2004). Teasing out the nuances of the mothers' motivation proved challenging and it was even more difficult to conclude whether specific values (such as a strong family orientation or emphasis on moral values) could be attributed specifically to religious beliefs.…”

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“…However, some researchers argue that the findings of some of the above studies may be politically motivated, in a desire to advocate for homeschooling, and should be approached with caution. Gaither (2017) warns that these large-scale studies may have methodological limitations. While there is general agreement that homeschooling provides children with rich social interactions and contributes to academic achievement, some studies point out that these findings may be skewed because homeschooling samples are usually self-selected and thus may not be representative of the homeschooling population as a whole (Arora, 2003;Lois, 2013).…”

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“…The likely main reasons for the popularity of homeschooling in North Carolina include availability of resources and the friendly legislation (Gaither 2017). Additional reasons for the rising numbers of homeschoolers may be poor quality public schools (Neuman, 2018) or religious fundamentalism (Beláňová, Kostelecká, Machovcová & McCabe, 2020;Kingston & Medlin 2006).…”

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The gift of homeschooling: Adult homeschool graduates and their parents conceptualize homeschooling in North Carolina

McCabe¹,

Beláňová²,

Machovcová³

2021

Journal of Pedagogy

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Although still a marginalized practice, homeschooling is on the rise internationally and across socio-economic groups. Moreover, the current Covid-19 pandemic has shifted additional attention to homeschooling. However, much of the available research is primarily concerned with the current day-to-day practice of homeschooling and little attention is paid to adult homeschool graduates. This exploratory study, based on qualitative interviews with mothers and adult children from 12 families, examines young adults’ overall evaluation of their past homeschooling experience and aims to understand how parents and children view the pros and cons of homeschooling in hindsight. The data analysis revealed that homeschoolers approach education more broadly than focusing strictly on the academic side and it identified the common theme of “gifting,” which challenges the prevailing conceptualization that homeschooling is a “sacrifice.” Respondents viewed their homeschooling experience as a mutually beneficial process of giving and receiving rather than a unidirectional act of “sacrifice.”

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“…In addition, several national organizations exist that serve as advocates for homeschooling parents. The best known and most influential organization is the Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA; n.d.), whose singular focus and ready accessibility have helped to stave off regulatory changes governing homeschooling in several states (Gaither, 2017;Kunzman & Gaither, 2013;Lubienski et al, 2013). These efforts have resulted in court rulings that limit state control over matters such as whether and how parents who serve as teachers of their children must be credentialed to teach (Kunzman, 2009).…”

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Context and regulation of homeschooling: Issues, evidence, and assessment practices.

Carlson

2020

School Psychology

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The article discusses salient factors that influence the current context within which homeschooling occurs. Individual states have applied various approaches to establish regulations that both preserve the rights of homeschooling parents and fulfill the state's obligation to ensure that its residents receive the education to which they are constitutionally entitled. Case and ethnographic studies or research involving small and selected samples often appear in outlets associated with homeschool advocacy groups or in outlets that are not mainstream. The paucity of empirical evidence derived from methodologically strong research paradigms has led to little certainty about many aspects of homeschooling including its effectiveness in preparing an educated citizenry. From state to state, the understanding and definition of homeschooling varies widely, leading to equally wide variations in regulatory practices. The article documents and summarizes state-to-state variations in matters pertaining to homeschooling, and offers recommendations to help school psychologists work more effectively with students who are educated at home.

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Homeschooling in the United States: A review of select research topics

Cited by 13 publications

References 39 publications

Home schooling, remote teaching and digital Bildungin societal crisis

Home schooling, remote teaching and digital Bildungin societal crisis

The gift of homeschooling: Adult homeschool graduates and their parents conceptualize homeschooling in North Carolina

Context and regulation of homeschooling: Issues, evidence, and assessment practices.

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