EDT 265 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Social Studies, Unschooling, Quiverfull
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22 Mar 2017
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Homeschooling
● Early 19th: most children received their education at home
● States then began passing attendance laws, forcing people to go to public or
parochial schools
● 1980s: homeschooling movement begins with evangelical christians
○ Attendance laws began to loosen
● 2.3 million kids are homeschooled in the U.S.: 2016
● They typically score better on standardized tests and ACT/SAT
● Generally less structured
○ Revolves around child’s schedule, interests, and level of readiness for
certain topics
○ Curriculums are offered by school districts or private companies
○ Rules regarding curriculum varies from state to state
■ Some states are more hands on with checking on the students
learning
● “Un-schooling”
○ Alternative to conventional curriculum; child-directed learning
○ Kids learn through experiencing the world
■ They can pursue their interests
○ The goal behind this is not to crush the natural curiosity of a child
○ Make up 10% of the homeschooling community
○ Most of these students went into more creative careers
Why homeschool?
● More quality family time
● Give children religious education
● Stronger academics
● Children with special needs need one on one attention
● Protect children from bullying in school
● Provide the stability, when they frequently move
Education needed to homeschool child/other question
● Need GED or highschool diploma
● Or must have a college graduate be able to check on the student
● Need to turn in curriculum to the state, and a list of materials you are using
● Must have student take an annual assessment
● Can teach the subjects however you want, but have to teach a specified
curriculum
● Student can play for local sports teams
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