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This paper has specifically subjected four students who were diagnosed with ADHD. This researched undertaking is aimed at having a comparative "benchmark for the experiences of homeschool students in relation to general education peers with similar behavioral profiles" (Duvall and Ward, 2004). The researchers of this study have already gathered reviews of related literature and they have come up with the idea that homeschooling is generally effective for the normal students. Effective, for them, means that the students are attaining average to high grades in school curriculum, while "normal' students for them are those students with no disorder or deficiency and does not require any special attention from the teachers nor any special instructional techniques.
The measures of classroom ecology and achievement generally showed that two homeschools, when compared to two public school classrooms, provided equal, if not better, instructional environments for two children with ADHD by providing higher levels of academic responding. These outcomes are consistent with the "opportunity-to-respond" paradigm developed at Juniper Gardens Children's Project. The results of the present study indicate that, in a situation in which the student-teacher ratio was 10 times lower in homeschools than in public school classrooms, the 2 children in the homeschools generally experienced higher AETs than those in public schools...."(Duvall and Ward, 2004)
Their for ADHD students, who participated Duval and Ward's research were given a series of academic tests with which the results were compared to the average scores given by the normal students. From the summary of the results...
However, the study also admitted that the test given to four ADHD participants are only focused on lmited school curriculums hence, further studies is also recommended.
Generalization
These three studies present one common idea, and that is the efficacy of homeschooling to students. It is disclosed in the three studies that "normal" students and even those with special needs (such as the ADHD students) can benefit more and learn more when they are subjected to non-traditional type of school - the homsechooling. Students' educational achievements, grades and behavioral performances at home and in school are enough proof that can validate that homeschooling generates better understanding and learning from the students.
Works Cited
Duvall, S. And Ward L. 2004. "A Preliminary Investigation of the Effectiveness of Homeschool Instructional Environments for Students with Attention Deficit hyperactivity Disorder. School Psychology Review. Vol. 33: pp 140
Stewart, K. And Neeley, R. 2005. "The Impact of Home Schooling Regulations on Educational Enrollments in the United States." Education. Vol. 126:2 pp 353.
Wichers, M. 2001. "Homeschooling: Adventitious or Detrimental for Proficiency in Higher Education." Education. Vol. 122:1. pp 145
Works Cited
Duvall, S. And Ward L. 2004. "A Preliminary Investigation of the Effectiveness of Homeschool Instructional Environments for Students with Attention Deficit hyperactivity Disorder. School Psychology Review. Vol. 33: pp 140
Stewart, K. And Neeley, R. 2005. "The Impact of Home Schooling Regulations on Educational Enrollments in the United States." Education. Vol. 126:2 pp 353.
Wichers, M. 2001. "Homeschooling: Adventitious or Detrimental for Proficiency in Higher Education." Education. Vol. 122:1. pp 145
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Secondly, the student must meet the requirements for a home education program, which include the same curriculum as listed in Florida Statutes, 232.246(1) (Florida Statute 232.0201, 1993). During the time of participation, the student must show evidence of academic progress, as determined by an evaluation which may include a review of the student's work by a certified instructor, grades obtained through correspondence courses or community colleges, or standardized test
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Interviews with his parents reveal a disturbing trend. His parents do not seem to want to challenge Christopher in any meaningful way and instead enable his lack of progress. Perhaps out of fear for his tantrums, Christopher's mother makes excuses for her son's behavior. The experiment of homeschooling Christopher has therefore been unproductive because he is not challenged, and therefore is not learning as much as he could be. His
" (2002) This is still possible for children who gain their education through independent study programs in that they are still able to participate in extra-curricular activities and are not so exhausted while doing so when they are being educated through independent study programs instead of being forced to endure very long school days that drains them and bars them from physically being able to participate in extracurricular activities with