| dc.description.abstract | The purpose of this study is to focus on attitudes/practices/techniques/strategies that
appear in several different homeschooled families that could help point to a
commonality that other parents could point to as a necessary factor for a successful
homeschooled student. The sample consisted of 2 homeschooled families with 13
children who were taught in a homeschool environment. The study interviewed only the
parents of the students. The data for this qualitative study consisted of a survey created
by the researcher and interviews with the parents of two homeschool families. The
parent survey asked parents questions about their classroom environment, attitudes
about school, and methods of instruction used in their homes. The interviews took the
results from the two surveys and went more in-depth to understand the responses that
were given on the surveys. Results revealed that several practices and similar attitudes
were reflected across the families interviewed that have positive effects on the students.
The homeschooled students are positively impacted when parents take the time to get
to know them and tailor education to fit their needs. Parents who allow their
homeschooled children to have a say in their curriculum, and how they are taught, is an
excellent way for parents to provide each student with equal opportunities to succeed in
a homeschooling environment. | en_US |
