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Issue Paper: Homeschooling Alyssa Jones Professor Emily Philippsen EAR 20- 45430 07/09/2021

Homeschooling is a rising alternative in children’s education. As with any other major movement there have been doubts and debates as well as support and promotion for this educational approach. Homeschooling was once the norm in society before there was a public school system. But the parents involved in homeschooling feel very strongly about the positive outcomes that it has brought about in the lives and success of their children. It has once again surfaced and become popular but there are several people who question the possible negative effects this option creates. Criticism of homeschooling is vast and there are several different aspects as to why it could be detrimental to the development of a child. One such argument is that experiences of diversity are lost when students are taught in the home. They have lost the opportunity to work with peers of varying culture and social statuses in an academic environment. Such experiences are essential preparation for social and professional life outside the home. Without this

training at an early age they may be at a disadvantage when forced to go out into the work force. Another reason why some people disapprove of homeschooling is that since the parents can design what is taught their children only are exposed to the parents’ views. This results in the children having limits on their ability to form their own views and ultimately forming their own unique personality and values. Also to be considered is lack of work ethic built through a structured school setting. The discipline that is learned will be used later on to maintain a steady job and allows them to become accustomed to the rigidity of professional industry. Also in the classroom children learn how to become accustomed to working with their peers which is another life skill employers look for when hiring capable workers. As aspiring teachers we have come to see the professional training that is required for certified teachers. Parents who homeschool are not necessarily certified and lack the teaching experience for which classroom teachers are trained. There is also a criticism with the idea of homeschooling as becoming another commercial industry.

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Rob Reich, a noted professor at Stanford, sees homeschooling as another part of an ever growing commercial society (Reich, 2002, p. 58) In homeschooling it is possible to create a specialized curriculum by choosing subject material specific to a child’s strengths. This allows for education to become more of a business than a growing process to build up a child’s weaknesses as well as his or her strengths. Also it is interesting to note that most of those who homeschool are white middleclass families who can afford to be single-income households (Lubienski, 2000, p. 209) Therefore homeschooling is not an available option to any who might be interested in this possibility. Supporters, however, find many positive aspects of the effects of homeschooling. One such example would be that homeschooled children generally score 15-30 points above public high school scores on standardized tests (Ray, 2002, p.51). Also studies show that that homeschooled students are doing well with socialization. Homeschooling organizations

have been created so that these children can interact with each other, thus dealing with the fear that many homeschoolers face (Staehle, 2000, p.271). Furthermore, parents who homeschool desire the interactivity with their children and being able to teach them as opposed to a stranger teaching their children (Ray, 2002, p.352). Ray also believes that since parents have "observed the individual growth of each of their children since birth, parents naturally watch, evaluate, teach, provide feedback, and customize for their children" (Ray, 2002, p. 52). The actual curriculum can be modified to "individualize each child’s curriculum instruction and learning environment" (Ray, 2002, p.51). There is no structure and this is beneficial because the pupil can learn at his or her won pace. In conjunction with these advantages, immediate attention is given to the student with a parent as their teacher. It is not necessary to compete for the teacher’s attention in the classroom. Parents also feel that public school setting can be dangerous and can encourage unwanted behavior. They want to protect their kids from

violence, drugs, alcohol, sexual pressures, as well as psychological abuse (Wichers, 2001, p.146). Lastly, the children who may appear to have learning disabilities get the attention and care they need at home. This allows them to excel in school, as many of them are actually gifted students that cannot learn under a particular teaching style which a teacher at school may utilize (Staehle, 2000, p.271). Homeschooling is a technique that could be utilized depending on the familial circumstances. The primary concern is that there is a qualified teacher who can cater to the learning styles of the individual children. The curriculum should include every subject with diverse views that are all approved to be used in combination with one another. Allowing children to participate in designing lesson plans allows for an interest and captivation which leads to an intrinsic love for learning. As long as the students are not being held back from social experiences with their peers, homeschooling is an acceptable method of education.

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References Lubienski, C. (2000). Whither the common good? A critique of home schooling. PJE: Peabody Journal of Education, 75(1/2), 207-233. Retrieved November 23, 2003, from EBSCOhost on the World Wide Web: http://search.epnet.com Ray, B. (2002). Customization through homeschooling. Educational Leadership 59(7), 50-55. Retrieved November 23, 2003, from EBSCOhost on the World Wide Web: http://search.epnet.com Reich, R. (2002). The civic perils of homeschooling. Educational Leadership 59(7), 56-60. Retrieved November 23, 2003, from EBSCOhost on the World Wide Web: http://search.epnet.com Staehle, D (2000). Taking a different path: A mother’s

reflection on homeschooling. Roeper Review 22(4), 270-272. Retrieved November 23, 2003, from EBSCOhost on the World Wide Web: http://search.epnet.com Wichers, M. (2001). Homeschooling: Adventitious or detrimental for proficiency in higher education. Education 122(1), 145-151. Retrieved November 23, 2003, from EBSCOhost on the World Wide Web: http://search.epnet.com

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