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Author Archives: Robert Lyon
SOCIAL ENCOUNTERS OF HOMESCHOOLED CHILDREN: The Role of Family and Parental Characteristics
Record: Oz Guterman and Ari Neuman, “The Role of Family and Parental Characteristics in the Scope of Social Encounters of Children in Homeschooling.” Journal of Child and Family Studies, 26, No. 10 (2017): 2782-2789. [Abstract] Summary: Neuman is senior lecturer of education at Western Galilee … Continue reading
Posted in International, Socialization
Tagged Ari Neuman, Israel, Journal of Child and Family Studies, Oz Guterman, Western Galilee College
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HOMESCHOOLING AND ENTREPRENEURIAL ACTIVITIES: A Collective Case Study
Record: Sarah Jeanne Pannone, “The influence of homeschooling on entrepreneurial activities: a collective case study” Education + Training, 59, No. 7/8 (2017): 706-7019. [Abstract] Summary: Sarah Pannone is a dissertation chair for the School of Education at Liberty University. In this study she uses several case … Continue reading
Posted in Civics, College/Postsecondary, Socialization
Tagged Education + Training, Liberty University, Sarah Pannone
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THE SEARCH FOR SCHOOL SAFETY: African American Homeschoolers
Record: Garvey Musumunu and Ama Mazama, “The Search for School Safety and the African American Homeschooling Experience.” Journal of Contemporary Issues in Education, 9, No. 2 (2014): 24-38. [Full Article] Summary: Musumunu is a professor of sociology at Montgomery County Community College, and Mazama … Continue reading
Posted in Parental Motivation, Race/Ethnicity
Tagged Ama Mazama, Garvey Musumunu, Journal of Contemporary Issues in Education, Montgomery County Community College, Temple University
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WHY WE BLOG: Homeschooling Mothers of Gifted Children
Record: Jennifer L. Jolly and Michael S. Matthews, “Why We Blog: Homeschooling Mothers of Gifted Children” Roeper Review, 39, No. 2 (2017): 112-120. [Abstract] Summary: Jennifer L. Jolly is a senior lecturer in gifted education at the University of New South Wales, and Michael S. … Continue reading
Posted in Parental Motivation, Special Needs, Technology
Tagged Gifted Education, Jennifer L. Jolly, Michael S. Matthews, Mommyblogging, Roeper Review, University of New South Wales, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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EDUCATIONAL COOPERATIVES: Finding Balance Between Autonomy, Support, and Accountability
Record: Kenneth V. Anthony, “Educational cooperatives and the changing nature of home education: Finding balance between autonomy, support, and accountability.” Journal of Unschooling and Alternative Learning, 9, No. 18 (2015): 36-63. [Full Article] Summary: Kenneth V. Anthony is an assistant professor in the Department … Continue reading
Posted in Curriculum, Parental Motivation, Pedagogy, Public Schools, Socialization
Tagged co-ops, cooperatives, Journal of Unschooling and Alternative Learning, Kenneth V. Anthony, Mississippi State University
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THE EXPERIENCES OF NEW HOME EDUCATORS: Advice from Real Mothers
Record: Sarah Pannone, “The Experiences of New Home Educators” Journal of Unschooling and Alternative Learning, 11, No. 21 (2017): 8-28. [Abstract] Summary: Sarah Pannone is an adjunct professor of education at Liberty University. The main questions of this study are (1) How do new home … Continue reading
Posted in Parental Motivation
Tagged Journal of Unschooling and Alternative Learning, Liberty University, Sarah Pannone
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HOMESCHOOLING PARENT STRESS LEVELS: Association with the Mental and Physical Health of Their Children
Record: Lance S. Windish and David A. Wachob, “Homeschooling Parent Stress Levels and Its Association with the Mental and Physical Health of Their Children” The International Journal of Health, Wellness, and Society, 7, No. 3 (2017): 11-21. [Abstract] Summary: Windish is a Health and … Continue reading
Posted in Health
Tagged David Wachob, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, International Journal of Health Wellness and Society, Lance Windish, Perceived Stress Scale
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UNSCHOOLING IN HONG KONG: A Case Study
Record: Gina Riley, “Unschooling in Hong Kong: A Case Study” Journal of Unschooling and Alternative Learning, 10, No. 20 (2016): 1-15. [Full Article] Summary: Gina Riley is an educational psychologist and Clinical Professor of Adolescent Special Education at Hunter College. In this article … Continue reading
Posted in International, Pedagogy
Tagged China, Gina Riley, Hong Kong, Hunter College, Journal of Unschooling and Alternative Learning, Karen Chow
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UNSCHOOLING: Then and Now
Record: Kellie Rolstad and Kathleen Kesson, “Unschooling, Then and Now” Journal of Unschooling and Alternative Learning, 7, No. 14 (2013): 29-67. [Full Article] Summary: Kathleen Kesson was an unschooling pioneer during the early 1980s, and she is also Professor of Teaching, Learning and Leadership … Continue reading
Posted in Pedagogy, Technology
Tagged John Holt, Journal of Unschooling and Alternative Learning, Kathleen Kesson, Kellie Rolstad, LIU Brooklyn, University of Maryland, Unschooling
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MUSLIM HOMESCHOOLING: The Motivations of Modern Muslim Parents
Record: Sajjida Sarwar, “What motivates 21st century Muslim parents to home-school their children?” Education Today, 63, No. 5 (2013): 25-29. [Full Article] Summary: As homeschooling grows, more Muslims are beginning to homeschool as well. However, their motivations are not well understood. Sajjida Sarwar, … Continue reading
Posted in Parental Motivation, Race/Ethnicity, Religion
Tagged Education Today, Islamic homeschooling, Sajjida Sarwar
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