International Homeschooling Day
The International Homeschooling Day is October 1st.
On this day, homeschoolers around the world celebrate their way of life. They organise special field trips, meetings, and events.
Homeschooling has a long history in all parts of the world. Parents choose to homeschool their children for a variety of reasons (religion, alternative education, world schooling, home location, school system). On this day, homeschoolers (unschoolers, curriculum schoolers, world schoolers, nomad schoolers, and other homeschooling families) contribute to more awareness of the benefits of homeschooling as opposed to public schooling.
The first edition was held in October 2019. Millions of homeschoolers around the world are invited to join the celebration. The International Homeschooling Day is initiated by the European Homeschooling Foundation. [1]
Homeschooling
Homeschooling, in various ways, is increasingly popular around the world. In several countries, there is different legislation: Legislation homeschooling around the world.
Before public school systems arrived, homeschooling was the only way to give children a form of education. Privileged families who could afford tutors and teachers raised their children, teaching them a variety of lessons in history, art, literature, astronomy, science, and music.
In the United States, about 1.7 million children are homeschooled as of 2016. Homeschooling has been associated with religious views in the 20th century. In the 21st century, however, more and more parents choose to homeschool because they do not believe the public school system can provide the education their children need. The online world, created on the internet, provides endless options for good and often free education. The number of websites offering online classes is showing significant growth. Several online education programs include Khan Academy[2], Google, and Youtube, which are major sources to use when you homeschool. Wikipedia is also among the sources families use to learn more about topics of their interest.
An organisation founded to educate gifted children and twice-exceptional children via homeschooling is Gifted Homeschoolers Forum[3]. This international education platform was founded in 2003.
On social media, many influencers share tips, tutorials, and videos on how to homeschool or how to choose the best type of homeschooling for your family. Many homeschool parents are YouTubers or homeschool bloggers and give lots of information on different aspects of homeschooling.
Unschooling
Unschooling is a way of learning where children follow their interests. No curriculum is used, and there are no tests. Education is life itself, the world around you. Parents who choose unschooling to raise their children believe in the ability of children to learn naturally. They do not have faith in the school system, where learning is dictated.
Famous homeschoolers
A list of successful people who were homeschooled includes Emma Watson, Christina Aguilera, Serena & Venus Williams, and Justin Timberlake.[4]
Many American presidents were homeschooled, as were Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Edison, Agatha Christie, and Louis Armstrong.[5]
References
- ↑ EHF
- ↑ Khan Academy
- ↑ GHF
- ↑ 30 famous and successful people Top-education degrees
- ↑ 100 famous homeschoolers AOP
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