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Abstract
The purpose of this research study was to investigate the teaching and learning strategies used by homeschool parents with high school students. A qualitative case study was used which began with the administration of an open-ended questionnaire to a homeschool community in the southern United States. Twenty-nine parents completed the questionnaire, and 10 of those volunteered to participate in the follow-up procedures, which included interviews, observations, and document collection. Results indicate that parents use a variety of teaching and learning strategies including individualized instruction, mastery learning, self-directed study, collaboration with peers and adults, and application and connection of information.
Keywords homeschool, homeschooling, STEM, teaching and learning
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Author Biographies
Courtney Gann is an adjunct instructor in STEM education within the Deparment of Curriculum and Instruction at Texas Tech University. Dr. Gann has research experience in the field of homeschooling as well as experitise in K-12 scince curriuclum writing and reviewing.
Dan Carpenter is an Assistant Professor of Education in Science Education within the Deparment of Curriculum and Instruction at Texas Tech University. Dr. Carpenter is the chair of the STEM eduaction program and co-chair of the STEM Education PhD Program.
