Pros And Cons Of Homeschooling Vs Public School

To Homeschool, Or Not To Homeschool—That Is The Question

The public schooling vs. homeschooling debate has become one of the most discussed and perhaps controversial topics that parents have to think about when choosing how they wish to educate their children. Most parents choose to go the route of public school education but both are not without their advantages and drawbacks. The most obvious differences between the two types of schooling reside within the atmosphere, roles of parents and teachers, and social interactions between children.

PUBLIC SCHOOLING ROLES AND ISSUES

Public schooling is the most utilized form of education in Canada. It is the most accessible, and is regarded as the most affordable form of education for Canadian students, however there are drawbacks that come with this. Teachers are the primary resource responsible for the delivery of education. In some cases, they may work in partnership with other professionals. However, class sizes are often too large in regard to the student-to-teacher ratio. This does not allow for enough time for students to have access to the educational resources that they require. Due to lack of government resources in some provinces, students who require assistance from a Teacher’s

One of the many advantages of homeschooling, as compared to public schooling, is that it does not matter when or where the learning takes place. Homeschooling does not necessarily have to be only formal sit-down lessons, but instead, can be anywhere that lends itself well to a productive learning environment. For example, a Biology lesson could take place at a pond, with the child examining and learning about invertebrates or ecosystems. Starting in the mid-2000’s, thousands of homeschooled students completed standardized tests for purposes of assessing their academic standing. Results showed that children who were homeschooled had a higher level of academic success than children who went to public schools (Aasen