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Perceptions of Parents in Homeschooling and Their Relationship to the Nature of Homeschooling (85944)

Session Information: Issues in Distance Education and Homeschooling
Session Chair: Oz Guterman

Friday, 28 March 2025 16:00
Session: Session 4
Room: Room 605 (6F)
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation

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The growth in homeschooling has prompted increased research into this educational practice. However, the common perception of homeschooling as a singular, uniform entity is misleading. Homeschooling is defined by the absence of traditional schooling, yet it encompasses a wide spectrum of approaches, perceptions, and attitudes. Prior research has attempted to differentiate these approaches, with the most widely recognized distinction being between structured and unstructured homeschooling, commonly referred to as homeschooling (HS) and unschooling (US) (Kunzman & Gaither, 2013). In the present study, we employed questionnaires and in-depth interviews to examine the educational approaches and attitudes of 86 homeschooling parents, as well as various personality dimensions. Furthermore, we analyzed the level of structure in home education along two axes: content structuring and process structuring (Neuman & Guterman, 2017). The findings reveal a significant relationship between parents' perceptions and the methods by which home education is implemented. This research contributes to the theoretical understanding of home education and offers valuable insights for educators by illuminating the connection between parental attitudes and educational practices.

Authors:
Oz Guterman, Western Galilee College, Israel


About the Presenter(s)
Dr Oz Guterman is a University Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer at Western Galilee College in Israel

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