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A lot of research was done on home education especially in the USA, but also in South Africa. Some of the fast facts on home education are:
- Home Education is the fastest growing form of education. About 3 million in the USA and 300 000 in South Africa.
- The home-educated typically score 15 to 25 percentile points above public-school students on standardized academic achievement tests, regardless of the income of the parents or the academic qualifications of the parents.
- Home-educated are doing well, typically above average, on measures of social, emotional, and psychological development. Research measures include peer interaction, self-concept, leadership skills, family cohesion, participation in community service, and self-esteem.
More information on USA based research is available at : https://nheri.org/research-facts-on-homeschooling/
More information South African research is available at : https://www.sahomeschoolers.org/legal-a-research/research/south-african-research.html
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How does homeschooling work?
Homeschooling is different for every family as it depend on the parents educational goals for their children Education is the development of the...
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What is home education or homeschooling?
Home education is the oldest form of education. The school system as we know it is actually fairly new. It is done under the guidance and the...
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Is homeschooling legal in South Africa?
Yes. Since 1994, the right for parents to home educate their children was legalised in South Africa through the adoption of the new constitution. In...
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Can I be a working mom and homeschool?
Single parents who are committed to homeschool organize a schedule around their work commitments and sometimes involve family or tutors to assist...
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