...Homeschool VS Public School Shawn Banks University of Composition and Communication COM/ 155 February 19, 2012 Cari Kenner The issue of homeschooling versus public education has been an ongoing debate for a very long time. The decision between the two forms of education has plagued parents for an equal amount of time as well. For some parents, the choice is easy because the options are limited by funds and availability of the parent’s time. Academic environment can be an issue for some parents. There are also several health and safety concerns that parents must face too. One of the biggest concerns that parents contend with is the overwhelming difference in the social aspect between homeschooling and public education. Granted that both can accommodate a quality education to its students, there are many differences between homeschooling and a public education. For the most part, homeschooling your children are reasonably inexpensive. With the Internet, parents can get the curriculum for the grade level of the child for free. There are plenty of websites that offer this service. This leaves the price tag for the supplies that the child will need. If these are bought by bulk during the July/August back-to-school season, parents can save a ton of money. By doing these things the cost for homeschooling a child would be under fifty dollars per child. Public school, on the other hand, in some cases is quite different. Public schools across the country struggle...
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...PUBLIC SCHOOL VERSUS HOME SCHOOL Lisa Cole As parents, we are all concerned about our child’s education; whether to home school or send our child to public school. Home school and public school each has their pros and cons, making it a hard decision for parents to make; socialization, arts and music, peer pressure, and time management. Socialization is a huge part of a person’s life, and the ability to teach our children at a young age is very important. When a child is home schooled, there is a less chance for socialization among peers compared to public school. In public school a child is able to socialize with peers their age, a variety of ethnicity, and cultures. There is a downside to public school, peer pressure. Homeschooled children are less likely to have to face peer pressure; violence, drugs, and alcohol. Children in public schools are taught at a young age about drugs, sex, alcohol, and violence. Public schools hire professionals to talk to our children in these areas. A child who is home schooled, it is up to the parent how the child is taught about drugs, sex, alcohol, and violence. Most parents are embarrassed to talk to their children about these topics and often get ignored. If a parent is not sure on where to begin there are doctors, pamphlets, and the library for books. Not only is socialization important; so is art, music, and sports. Art, music, physical education, and sports are more accessible in public school. Home schooled children are...
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...Public education has played a vital role in our society. The main purpose has been to prepare young people for productive work so that they can be successful in their future. In addition, public education helps kids to become responsible citizens, gives them an awareness of community, develops social skills, teaches them to protect their own rights and freedoms, and reduce disparities within our society. Even though there are many misconceptions regarding public schools, public school education is a better option for students versus home schooling because students have access to a variety of resources, opportunities to socialize, learning options, and making friends within varied cultures. There are advantages in public education that are not always published. Since the mid-1980s, public education has gone through a major overhaul when states began taking steps to reform education by setting high standards for student learning. As education standards continue to evolve, the development of technology becomes more frequently used in public schools which provide different types of resources to teaching. Access to the internet in public schools and classrooms has increased during the past decade which has been a major advantage for public education. “Virtually all public schools (99%) have Internet access, an increase from just 35% in 1994. A better statistic for determining whether students can use the Internet for learning purposes is the number of instructional rooms...
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...to compare and contrast is home | |compare and/or contrast? |school versus public education. | | | | |What are the similarities between the two objects, people, |Both of the schools offer a wide variety of classes. Both of the| |subjects, or concepts? List as many similarities that you can |schools start from kindergarten and go up to 12th grade. They | |think of. |are taught the same curriculum. Both of them can take field | | |trips. | |What are the differences between the two objects, people, |There is no social interaction with other kids in home schooling.| |subjects, or concepts? List as many differences that you can |Home schooling you are at home during work but in public | |think of. |education you are at school learning. In public education, you | | |have access to ask teachers questions, home school you have a | | |parent. Public schools are run on a certain calendar...
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...objects, people, subjects, or concepts are you going to |Well I choose the subject of Home school and Public education. | |compare and/or contrast? | | | | | |What are the similarities between the two objects, people, |I would say that both offer a wide variety of classes. Start at | |subjects, or concepts? List as many similarities that you can |kindergarten and go through to 12th grade. Home school and public| |think of. |school both have the same curriculum for students, with public | | |school you get time in the gym to exercise and you don’t get that| | |with home school. | |What are the differences between the two objects, people, |With home school you get no social interaction. With home school | |subjects, or concepts? List as many differences that you can |you don’t have access to different teachers like you would in | |think of. |public school. | |Are you going to focus on similarities...
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...which is better: public schools or private schools, or even home schooling. According to a 2009 Great Schools and Harris Interactive poll, nearly one in four parents are currently considering switching their child's school either from private to public or public to private as a result of the economy. They ask themselves, will their child have a better chance of getting into a better university by attending the prestigious private school? In what environment would my child thrive? Where will my child’s faith be nurtured best? There are many schooling options available out there, but the three main choices that parents are debating about are public schools, private schools, and home schooling. Each system has advantages and disadvantages. Weighing the pros and cons of each system will help the parent make an informed decision about which arrangement is the most advantageous. Many public school schools are impressive; others are passable. Public schools seem to reflect the economic realities of their location. Wealthy suburban schools will have more amenities than inner city schools. Think San Jose, California versus Detroit, Michigan; Windermere versus Bithlo. Most children in the US attend a public school and this is one of the things that unite many Americans regardless of race, ethnic background, or religious beliefs. Many parents believe this is an important factor and that private schools tend to create an elite class. There is such diversity in public schools, good and bad...
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...Home School versus Public Education Choosing to send your child to a Public School or Home School is a big decision to make which is why it would probably be best to research the benefits of each option before making any decision. Remember that the choice that you will make in the end must be based on what is best for your child, and also for you. There will always be pros and cons of sending your child to either one the options. One thing that most parents look for is the environment, how well is the environment for the child. Being homeschool parents are assured that their children is in a calm and safe environment every day. Parents and some supporters of homeschooling believe that children succeed better in a safe, comfortable environment that the children are familiar with. It is also believed by parents that the home is the safest, most secure environment where their child could learn well. When a child is home, he or she does not have to deal with peer pressure, that gives the child a chance to focus more on studying. Children do not have to worry about what to wear to school the next day; they are protected from having to fit in with the popular crowd. With homschool, children can enjoy a peaceful and calm atmosphere, not only that, they can also work in their own pace and in their own style. However, supporters of public school are also certain that the same things proves to be true with students who go to public schools. Some parents of public schools believe that...
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...Home School versus Public School One of the most important questions parents are faced with today is what form of education is the best motivator for their children, home school or public school. Parents must educate themselves on the pros and cons of both options before making such an important decision. Although home schooling may be the best choice for one child, it does not necessarily mean it will be the best form of education for all of the children in the family. Both options provide the same education, but go about teaching it in different ways. Many parents believe that teaching their children at home will provide a safer environment for their kids to learn. Although it may be a safer environment to learn, home schooled children are missing out on socializing with their peers and will lack social skills needed to succeed later in life. More than 1 million students are being home schooled today, and their ranks are growing about 15% a year (Winters 1). Since gaining so much popularity in the last few years, home schooling is now one of the fastest growing forms of education in the United States. Home schooling does not allow children to experience healthy social interaction with their peers or gain knowledge from certified and trained educators teaching specialty subjects (Lahrson-Fisher 1). Both home schooling and public schools have positives and negatives about them. It will always be a highly debated subject amongst people. Home schooling was believed...
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...Associate Level Material Deductive Reasoning Argument 1 Trainer or Cleaner John is the owner of a gym with approximately five trainers on his payroll. Only a few of those trainers are considered full-time employees. Chris, one of these full-time personal trainers, is well liked by his clients and he consistently has a full schedule. Between clients and even before this gym opens, Chris tries to make sure the gym is clean. He washes down equipment, cleans bathrooms, and ensures the general appearance of magazine baskets looks good. As a full-time trainer; however, Chris has his hands full and after months of pitching in and working to keep the gym clean, he’s frustrated. He discovers his boss, John, no longer cleans because he assumes Chris will. Chris feels taken advantage of and wants John to recognize his role as a trainer first. He also wants John to consider the extra work cleaning involves. He is arguing for a raise or at least, special compensation for the cleaning should he continue it. For now, though, he is “on strike” from cleaning. He presents his findings to John who is not yet ready to compromise. Argument 2 Buying a Car Mark and Sally are a young, married couple considering the purchase of a new car. Mark feels his 10-year-old, four-door sedan is still working fine and there is no need to spend more money. Sally, who is 5 months pregnant, believes that the couple should invest in something newer and safer for their future children. Sally argues...
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...Children who attend public school are better socialized than those who are home schooled University of Maryland University College May 2, 2015 28288 Cardinal Lane Evans Mills, N Y 13637 USA Parent Body 10th Mountain Division Fort Drum N Y13625 USA Dear Parents, Please accept the following analytical report entitled ‘Children who attend public schools are better socialized than those who are homed schooled’. This report begins with a brief abstract which compares both the home and public schooling options being explored within the American society. The second section is the introduction which highlights the various attributes that parents hope to achieve for their children, followed by the overall analysis of the topic. The final segment is the conclusion which summarizes the entire report by reiterating the key elements of both home and public schooling, and will allow you the audience to make a decision that would be beneficial to your specific needs. I would like to say special thanks to Professor Amanda Richey for granting me the opportunity to research a topic that is of personal interest and I hope that you will all enjoy reading my report. Yours Truly, Cadien Vaccianna Table of Content Title Page 1 Letter of Transmittal 2 Table of Content 3 Abstract 4 Introduction 5 Literature review 6 ...
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...children that are school age you have probably have thought about the options of home schooling vs. public schooling. You most likely have thought about how much would it cost or the amount of time it takes to teach home schooling. With the news articles out there about things that happen at schools you most likely have thought about how that would be on your child as well. One of the last things that most parents think about when choosing to home school or not are how your child’s social skills will develop. There are many different articles out there on this topic. The following essay will give you an indebt description of the difference between public and in-home schooling and its effects on the children. To start the first thing that comes to most parent’s mind is how much time and money they are going to spend in each situation. Concerning home schooling, you do spend most of your time with your children. There is no hiding that fact. Depending on your day-to-day life, this might be easy for you. This is the first thing you have to look at when making that choice for your children. Now concerning public school, you get to send your children to a different location for anywhere between four to eight hours. Now one good thing about public school is there are extracurricular activities available for children whose parents cannot be home after they get home from school. Another thing that parents are concerned about is the price difference between home schooling...
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...Johnson Professor: Belles Com/155 June 14, 2012 Home Schooling vs. Traditional Schooling In today’s changing society, parents may often ponder over the best choice for their children’s educational needs. Today’s technological age provides choices for parents regarding the type of school that their children will attend. They have the choice of sending their children to traditional school or teaching them at home, commonly referred to as home schooling, which is often conducted by use of a personal computer in the home. Home schooling provides a more direct approach of educating today’s youth when compared to public schools. Alternatively, public school offers children a greater chance of enhancing their social development and skills. There are many advantages of parent’s home schooling their children. These advantages include individual bonding time with the children, security of knowing that their children are learning, and more access to monitoring their children’s academic progress. Another added benefit of schooling involves modification of the curriculum to accommodate each student’s ability. Within the home school curriculum, a parent has the freedom to filter out subjects that they do not want their children to learn. According to (Kunzman) there has been an increase of 74% in homeschool attendance between the years of 1999 to 2007. It was also noted that this growth is twelve times that of public school attendance. Some disadvantage of homeschooling may include...
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...The nature versus nurture controversy debate is one of the oldest issues in psychology. The debate centers on extent to which particular aspects of behavior are products of either genetic inheritance or environmental factors characteristics to human development. Nature relates to the way we are born, our genetic endowment and biological capabilities; nurture refers to how we are raised, what we are exposed to, and how we learn.( Mossler, 2013) In order to under the Nature versus nature in my own development we look at my parents. They were children born from farms family’s highest grade level between them was 9th grade, Canadian and Catholic. Growing up in my house when I was a kid the language spoken in the house was French. So naturally I spoke French instead of English. And because that was the language spoken in my environment until I was in preschool where I was taught to speak English. My parents never had anything to do with my education except for they were catholic which means you went catholic school even if you couldn’t afford it. They never went to meet the teacher, parent conference which several was requested by the school because of my dyslexia and learning delay do to my English. When I came home from school with home work and need help I was unable to request help from my parents do to their lack of education or language bearer, education wasn’t very important. So that is what was reflected on to their children. When I turn sixteen in the ninth grade on my...
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...The Public Needs To Know – Draft ENG115 Candice Taylor 7/27/14 The Public Needs To Know that there have been some dramatic changes for breakfast and lunch programs made by the government, to improve health and nutrition in our schools. After the Hunger-Free Kids Act had been signed by the First Lady and President Obama, USDA made the first major changes in school meals, to help us raise a healthier generation of children. Economically obesity has been a severe issue in children and adults in America but since childhood obesity rate has tripled, schools have a rich opportunity to improve youth health while at the ideal point in time, and making these changes before problems take hold. These Special needs in our schools make every difference when it comes to our children eating and drinking healthy, at lunch, schools must offer all required food components in at least the minimum required amounts as an example meat(s) alternate; fruit, grains, vegetables, and fluid milk. At breakfast, students are still offered all required food components which are; grains, meat(s)- optional, fruit, vegetables, juice, and milk. Having OVS...
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...boys from wealthy families were given the opportunity for a formal education, while girls from wealthy families were educated by governess. Wealthy planters home schooled their boys. During this era, girls were educated in the basic subjects of reading, writing, and arithmetic just enough for them to read and understand their Bible and take care of the household accounts. From the beginning of the nation through and just past the Civil War, white men were the predominant people for educational opportunity. Fewer women went to college, and those who did were talked into becoming nurses, teachers, artists, or other jobs considered at the time to be suitable for women. One must be reminded that during this time, the role of women in society was to raise children and attend to the household. Women who did not get married were persuaded into secretarial positions, nursing, or teaching. This was the view of women in this era. Minorities, such as African Americans and immigrants, were worse than white women, who at least had an opportunity of an education. Instead, African Americans and immigrants worked in a labor or domestic positions with no requirements for an education. When slavery was abolished in New York City, African Free Schools were formed to provide African American children with an education. This school continued to be the only source of education for African...
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