Contemporary Issues in Education: homeschooling

1. Contemporary Issues in Education: homeschooling Mayra Lopez & Andersyn Benedict Education 101

2. Intasc standard, description and rationale • Standard 2: Learning Differences- The teacher uses understanding of individual differences and diverse cultures and communities to ensure inclusive learning environments that enable each learner to meet high standards. • Name: Contemporary Issues in Education • Date: November 13, 2013 • Course: Education 101 • Brief Description: For this project we did research on homeschooling advantages and disadvantages of it and the different types of home schooling. • Rational: Standard two demonstrated different typed of learning. For this assignment we researched homeschooling being a different type of learning.

3. History of homeschooling • For many years homeschooling was the norm in America • Education consisted of learning the basic life skills • In the 1960’s the Homeschooling movement begin • In 1993 Homeschooling became legal in the United States

4. Methodology • Homeschools use different methods and styles of teaching such as: • Unit studies • All-in-one curricula • Student-paced learning • Online education • Autonomous learning • Unschooling and natural learning • Community resources

5. Pros and cons of homeschooling • Pros • Students have more educational freedom • Less pressure for the student • Students are able to accomplish more • Parent and teacher are in constant communication • Student may have a health issue • Cons • Lack of socialization • It may not be affordable • Lack of resources that are found in a class room • Some colleges will not recognize a homeschoolers diploma • Not as challenging

6. Homeschooling laws • Every state has a different laws when it comes to homeschooling • In the state of Indiana parents who choose to home educate their children should: • Report their enrollment to the Indiana Department of Education • Provide 180 days of instruction • Show attendance records • Provide instruction equivalent to that given in public schools • Provide their own curriculum

7. Statistics An estimated 1.1 million students in the u.s. are homeschooled Homes education rates have increased more than 7% per year for the past few years 77% of the students who are homeschooled are Caucasian

8. Discussion • A survey asked parents why they would homeschool their children, the most common answers were; A better education could be offered at home They would be able to teach religion Some public schools have a poor learning environment Would you homeschool your child, why or why not ?

9. References • Online College (2013). Homeschool World - News - History of Homeschooling. Retrieved November 12, 2013, from http://www.home-school.com/news/history-of-homeschooling.php • "Most important parental reasons for homeschooling children, ages 5-17 in grades K-12, 2003." Growing Up in America. Melissa J. Doak. 2005 ed. Detroit: Gale, 2010. Information Plus Reference Series. Opposing Viewpoints In Context. Web. 6 Nov. 2013. • "Number and percentage of homeschooled children, 1999 and 2003." The American Family: Reflecting a Changing Nation. Ed. Cynthia S. Becker. 2005 ed. Detroit: Gale, 2010. Information Plus Reference Series. Opposing Viewpoints In Context. Web. 6 Nov. 2013. • "Preface to 'Is Homeschooling a Good Option?'." Homeschooling. Ed. Myra Immell. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2009. Current Controversies. Opposing Viewpoints In Context. Web. 6 Nov. 2013.