A Qualitative Study of Homeschooling in Taiwan

• Main Authors: Yin-fang Su, 蘇盈方
• Other Authors: Pi-ju Wu
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2002
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/40783502007378145054

碩士 === 國立彰化師範大學 === 教育研究所 === 90 === The purpose of the study was to explore how homeschooling is practiced in Taiwan. The study employed a qualitative approach with the researcher serving as the primary instrument. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 13 homeschooling parents from 11 families. In addition, the technique of document analysis was used to collect data. Data analysis was performed by using the grounded theory method. The study concluded that religion faith is the most important reason for home schooling; homeschooling parents develop their own curriculum and lesson plans based on the elementary school curriculum standards; textbooks are the main instructional materials and a variety of teaching methods are adopted in the home schools. The factors influencing the homeschooling process and the effects of homeschooling were also discussed in the study. Key Words：homeschooling, qualitative research