STRUCTURE AND INTERACTION PATTERNS OF HOME SCHOOL FAMILIES
This was a descriptive study. Its main intent was to initiate the development of an underlying typological and conceptual framework to facilitate the study of the structure and function of home school families. Due to the scope of this study, and its length, this paper will deal with the central aspect of the study--the typological assessment and its findings.
Jayn Allie‑Carson, Vol. 6, No. 3, 1990, p. 11-18
THE RELATIONSHIP OF FAMILY CHARACTERISTICS AND INSTRUCTIONAL APPROACH TO CREATIVITY IN HOME…
The purpose of this study was to assess the creativity of home school children and investigate the relationships, if any, that existed among family characteristics, instructional approach, and children's creativity.
Lawrence T. Williams, Vol. 6, No. 3, 1990, p. 1-10
PARENTS TEACHING READING AND WRITING AT HOME: AN ETHNOGRAPHIC STUDY
This study used a qualitative research approach to explore one family's experiences as readers and writers in a home school setting. Through participant observation, the researcher experienced the family's literacy growth and language environment from an involved, interactive position.
Elizabeth B. Treat, Vol. 6, No. 2, 1990, p. 9-19
AN EXPLORATORY STUDY OF THE RATIONALES PARENTS HAVE FOR HOME SCHOOLING
The revival of home schooling within this context causes one to consider and ponder a number of questions.
Mark A. Resetar, Vol. 6, No. 2, 1990, p. 1-7
HOME INSTRUCTION: A NATIONAL STUDY OF STATE LAW
The purpose of this research was to examine home instruction from a national perspective.
Sybil Yastrow, Vol. 6, No. 1, 1990, p. 13-18
MOTIVATION AND RESOURCE MOBILIZATION IN THE NEW CHRISTIAN RIGHT HOME SCHOOLING MOVEMENT
Vernon L. Bates, Vol. 6, No. 1, 1990, p. 1-11
HOME SCHOOL: FOR SOME AN OPTION, FOR OTHERS AN IMPERATIVE
Twenty years ago I learned a new synonym for the word frustration: dyslexia. I first saw the term in a report by a pediatrician, who cited dyslexia as an explanation for the fact that our youngest daughter Lisa, could not learn to read.
Norma D. Fuller, Vol. 5, No. 4, 1989, p.7-10
NORMS, STANDARDS, AND NONSENSE: TESTING POLICY GONE BAD
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This article has two purposes. First, a brief analysis of the changing meaning of educational quality is provided. Second, several ideas related to the measurement of educational quality will be presented to illustrate the effect of the revised definition of educational quality on home school families, home school policy, and the law.
Gregory J. Cizek, Vol. 5, No. 4, 1989, p. 1-6
TEACHING FOR THE NEW AGE: A STUDY OF NEW AGE FAMILIES WHO EDUCATE THEIR CHILDREN AT HOME
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Maralee Mayberry, Vol. 5, No. 3, 1989, p. 12-17
UNDERSTANDING PUBLIC, PRIVATE, AND HOME SCHOOL STUDENTS’ BELIEFS, ATTITUDES, AND INTENTIONS…
The purpose of this study was to collect information about the determinants of grades 3 to 8 students' behavior with respect to laboratory and non-laboratory science learning activitie.
Brian D. Ray, Vol. 5, No. 3, 1989, p. 1-11