"Home education or elective home education (EHE), is the education of school-aged children at home or a variety of places other than a school."
An exploration of different education philosophies and approaches to homeschooling, such as Montessori, Waldorf, classical, unschooling, and more.
Classical Education: This approach emphasizes the study of classical literature, art, and music, and focuses on the development of critical thinking skills.
Charlotte Mason Education: This approach is based on the teachings of Charlotte Mason, an English educator from the early 20th century. It emphasizes the use of living books, nature study, and hands-on learning.
Montessori Education: This approach was developed by Maria Montessori in the early 20th century. It focuses on promoting independence and self-discipline through hands-on learning and exploration.
Waldorf Education: This approach was developed by Rudolf Steiner in the early 20th century. It emphasizes the integration of art and music into all subjects, and focuses on developing the whole child—mind, body, and spirit.
Unschooling: This approach rejects traditional schooling methods and focuses on child-led learning. Children are encouraged to pursue their own interests and passions, and learning happens naturally as a result.
Unit Studies: This approach focuses on studying a particular theme or topic in-depth across multiple subjects. For example, a unit study on the Civil War might include reading historical novels, studying primary source documents, and creating art projects related to the time period.
Eclectic Homeschooling: This approach combines elements of multiple homeschooling philosophies and styles. It allows families to tailor their homeschooling approach to their own unique needs and interests.
Traditional Homeschooling: This approach follows a traditional school-at-home model, with a focus on textbooks, workbooks, and teacher-led instruction.
Distance Learning: This approach utilizes online classes and materials to supplement or replace traditional homeschooling instruction.
Hybrid Homeschooling: This approach combines homeschooling with traditional classroom instruction. Students might attend classes on certain days or for certain subjects, while homeschooling the rest of the time.
Co-Op Homeschooling: This approach involves joining or creating a group of families who homeschool together. Parents take turns teaching different subjects, and students have the opportunity to learn and socialize with peers.
Dual Enrollment: This approach allows high school students to enroll in college classes while still in high school. It can save time and money on college tuition, and also provide a more challenging academic environment for motivated students.
Homeschooling through High School: This topic covers the unique challenges and benefits of homeschooling high school-aged students, including college preparation, socialization opportunities, and creating a transcript for college applications.
Curriculum Planning: This topic covers the many options for homeschooling curricula, how to choose the right materials for your child, and how to plan a year of homeschooling instruction.
Homeschooling Laws: This topic covers the legal requirements for homeschooling in different states and countries, and how to ensure compliance with local regulations.
Classical Homeschooling: Based on the "classical education" model of education using the trivium (grammar, logic, and rhetoric) and emphasizing Latin and classic literature.
Charlotte Mason Homeschooling: Founded by Charlotte Mason, this style of homeschooling advocates using "living books" and hands-on learning experiences with a focus on teaching children as individuals with unique learning styles.
Montessori Homeschooling: Based on the teachings of Maria Montessori, this style of homeschooling emphasizes hands-on learning through sensory exploration, cultivating independence and self-motivation, and using a diverse range of materials and activities to encourage learning.
Unschooling Homeschooling: Also called "child-led" or "interest-led" learning, unschooling is a style of homeschooling in which children are allowed to pursue their interests and passions, with little or no structured curriculum.
Waldorf Homeschooling: Based on the teachings of Rudolf Steiner, this style of homeschooling emphasizes creativity, music, art, and crafts, with a focus on nature and seasonal rhythms of the year.
Eclectic Homeschooling: A style of homeschooling that combines elements of different educational philosophies and styles to create a personalized curriculum that fits the student's unique learning needs and interests.
Unit Studies Homeschooling: A method of homeschooling in which different subjects are taught in an integrated way, focusing on a central theme or topic.
Traditional Homeschooling: A style of homeschooling that follows a curriculum similar to that used in traditional schools, but with greater flexibility of pacing, and the ability to tailor instruction to the student's needs.
Parent-Led Homeschooling: A style of homeschooling in which parents take full responsibility for their child's education, developing their own curriculum and teaching materials.
Online Homeschooling: Where students attend their classes online.
Co-Op Homeschooling: A style of homeschooling where students get together with other homeschooling children and take classes together.
Outsourcing Homeschooling: This is where homeschoolers outsource parts of their children's education.
Relaxed Homeschooling: Relaxed homeschoolers typically takes an informal, child-led approach to learning that allows kids to be kids while gaining a broad education. It has no set schedules or lessons which make it low-key learning.
Radical Unschooling: This type of homeschooling is solely focused on child-led learning while going even beyond in allowing kids to take complete control of their lives.
Delight Directed Homeschooling: A style of homeschooling where all or some of the curriculum is centered around the things that the child is most interested and excited about.
Roadschooling: This homeschooling style is for families who travel and teaches children about different people, cultures, geographies, and much more.
Virtual Homeschooling: This style of homeschooling where students can complete coursework through online curriculum platforms depending on your state of locality.
U-Turn Homeschooling: This is where families who began homeschooling for a particular reason make a “u-turn” and enroll their child back into a traditional school for different reasons.
"Usually conducted by a parent, tutor, or an online teacher."
"Many homeschool families use less formal, more personalized and individualized methods of learning that are not always found in schools."
"Unschooling... is a lesson- and curriculum-free implementation of homeschooling."
"Some families who initially attended a school go through a deschool phase to break away from school habits and prepare for homeschooling."
""Home education" is primarily used in Europe and many Commonwealth countries."
"Homeschooling should not be confused with distance education, which generally refers to the arrangement where the student is educated by and conforms to the requirements of an online school."
"More people began questioning the efficiency and sustainability of school learning, which again led to an increase in the number of homeschoolers."
"Many people believe [the rise of homeschooling] is due to the rise of the Internet, which enables people to obtain information very quickly."
"During the COVID-19 pandemic, many students from all over the world had to study from home due to the danger posed by the virus."
"Some parents see better educational opportunities for their child in homeschooling, for example because they know their child more accurately than a teacher and can concentrate fully on educating usually one to a few persons."
"Some children can also learn better at home... because they are not held back, disturbed or distracted from school matters, do not feel underchallenged or overwhelmed with certain topics, find that certain temperaments are encouraged in school, while others are inhibited, do not cope well with the often predetermined structure or are bullied there."
"Homeschooling is also an option for families living in remote rural areas, those temporarily abroad and those who travel frequently and therefore face the physical impossibility or difficulty of getting their children into school."
"Children may lack adequate socialization and therefore have poorer social skills. Some are also concerned that parents may be unqualified to guide and advise their children in life skills."
"Homeschooled children sometimes score higher on standardized tests."
"Their parents reported... that their children have equally or better developed social skills and participate more in cultural and family activities on average than public school students."
"Homeschoolers are generally more likely to have higher self-esteem, deeper friendships, and better relationships with adults."
"Homeschoolers... are less susceptible to peer pressure." Please note that some questions may not have direct quotes in the provided paragraph for reference.