Edukacja domowa – idea i jedna z form jej realizacji na przykładzie działalności Fundacji ParoKrok
Homeschooling – the idea and one of its forms of realization on the example of the activities of the ParoKrok Foundation

Summary/Abstract: Introduction. Homeschooling is an alternative to school education. Its fundamental assumption is that children do not attend classes at school and they are taught by their parents at home. However, currently there is a wide range of possibilities for carrying out homeschooling. Aim. The purpose of this article is to draw attention to the various forms that homeschooling for children can take today and to describe the educational activities of one of the foundations in Poznan, which within the framework of the created “microclasses” conducts classes for children fulfilling compulsory schooling outside school. Materials and methods. The paper uses the method of analysis and synthesis of subject literature sources. Results. The idea of homeschooling is gaining popularity among parents, and technological advances and social changes allow for various forms of its achievement. An excellent example is the activity of the ParoKrok Foundation, which conducts classes for children in homeschooling at the elementary school level in accordance with the Ministry of Education and Science’s core curriculum. The organization implements education that prepares children for annual classification exams using the project method of combining elements of various subjects. It also focuses on relationships and the development of pupils’ interests. Conclusion. Homeschooling, which parents are increasingly opting for, can bring many benefits, especially for children and their achievements. Therefore, it is worth expanding the social and political discourse on homeschooling. Non-governmental organizations and their relevant activities can be a support for families in homeschooling. The ParoKrok Foundation’s educational project targeting homeschoolers is a valuable example of this.

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