Fundamental elements in examining a child’s right to education: A study of home education research and regulation in Australia
Home education provides valuable educational and developmental opportunities for children. An examination of Australia’s research indicates many best educational practices, including more informed mediation, contextualised learning, and opportunities to exercise autonomy. Key features include lea...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Kura Publishing
2010-07-01
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| Series: | International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education |
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| Online Access: | https://iejee.com/index.php/IEJEE/article/view/244 |
| Summary: | Home education provides valuable educational and developmental opportunities for
children. An examination of Australia’s research indicates many best educational
practices, including more informed mediation, contextualised learning, and
opportunities to exercise autonomy. Key features include learning embedded in
communities and program modification in response to students’ needs. Current
state and territory legal requirements are examined within the context of this
research and Australia’s obligations to international human rights treaties. All
jurisdictions accept home education as one way to meet compulsory education
requirements. The extent to which respective laws then reflect understanding of
home education research and practice varies. Most jurisdictions allow for a variety
of educational approaches. Some oversight regulation could however be modified to
reflect a better understanding of home education. Consultation with home
educators and reference to research would assist the development of more uniform
legislation and policy across Australia, and enable better regulatory practice. |
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| ISSN: | 1307-9298 1307-9298 |