Homeschooling

Which type of school are more suitable for primary students in South East Asian countries: homeschooling or public school?

Table of Content
i) Abstract ........................................................................................................................................ 1 ii) Justification …………………………………………………...………………………………………….. 1
I. Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 1
II. Do children learn better in a homeschooling environment? …………………................................... 2
A. Strengths ……………………………...…………………...…………................................... 2
1. Educational freedom
2. Physical freedom
3. Emotional freedom
4. Religious freedom
5. Closer family relationships
6. Positive socialization
B. Limitations …………………………………………………………………………………… 4
1. Time restraints
2. Lack of access to sports
III. Homeschooling in South East Asian countries ……...………………………………………………. 5
A. Legal status …………………………………………………………………………………. 5
1. Singapore
2. Malaysia
3. Thailand
4. Indonesia
5. Philippines
6. Vietnam
B. Benefits ……...……………………………………………………………………………. 7
IV. Why parents choose homeschooling? ……………………………………………………………… 8
V. Conclusion ……………………………………………………………………………………………... 9
VI. Recommendation ……………………………………………………………………………………… 9
VII. References/ Bibliography …………………………...……………………………………………….. 10

i) Abstract
This research report has answered two questions i.e. what is the benefits attending home schooling? Do children learn better in a homeschooling environment or public school? The report highlights the strengths and limitations of homeschooling, for instance, behaviors, achievements and school subjects. In addition, there are some examples to support all of these strengths and limitations provided by various professionals such as researchers and professors who have done a few experiments in different type of schools. Follow by the benefits and legal

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