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The guide of Homeschooling in Japan
Points to look for support / support
[ There are three types of "free school" ]
[ "Homeschooling learning support" has two tendencies ]
[ Share curriculum at homeschool ]
[ Family (parent / guardian) support ]
[ Public assistance system ]
There are three types of "free school"
(1) Adaptation classroom : A public educational facility whose goal is to return to school in principle.
(2) Whereabouts and free space for school refusal children : Mainly activities that support learning in school education and that are independent activities without forcing subject learning as a safe place to stay.
(3) Places for education and learning other than school education : Alternative education, with a different curriculum and view of children from school education, and an educational policy (education method and educational method) of the operator.
"Free school" is a place for free education, and there are various styles.
When you contact the school or government, you may get a reply saying "There is no free school". It means that there are only adaptation classrooms (education support center, education research institute), or there is no private educational facility in the municipality that cooperates with the outsourced business.
Conversely, these are sometimes called free schools.
Please be aware that the government and the school can guide you to the facilities where the government and the school can handle the activities and troubles at the time of participation.
Most of the time, we search for other free schools, check them, and build a relationship of trust, so collecting information is the lifeline.
"Homeschooling learning support"
There are two trends
① Learn the curriculum at home according to the curriculum guidelines for school education
・ Communication learning by printing or the Internet
・ Business trip support for home learners provided by cram schools, etc.
・ Tutor (dispatched by older sister and older sister)
・ Umbrella schooling (shared curriculum by a group of home-based learning practitioners)
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There are homeschooling support by private cram schools that have the conditions to attend in the guidance record in the notification of the Ministry of Education, as well as teaching material services and electronic contents for home learners provided by companies.
There are an increasing number of services that allow students to study at their own pace.
It is also possible to re-learn by returning to the learning unit of the grade according to the individual learning progress.
Content corresponding to the grade curriculum can be used as an evaluation target that can be recorded in the instruction manual.
It can be used when "learning the contents of school education" as a homeschooling teaching material that is left to the independence of children.
At cram schools and free schools that provide homeschooling materials and programs, there are cases where commuting students can participate in some of the classes offered by the cram school or participate in free school activities.
It is effective if you plan to return to school.
Attention
There are paid and free.
Private education facilities, which are outsourced projects aimed at returning to school, provide home study guidance and advice for school refusal children who spend their time at home while also playing the role of counseling.
Since the idea of "truancy caused by not being able to keep up with studying" is deep-rooted, it is often an educational opportunity "to keep up with studying", and does it match the child's motivation to learn or a state that requires physical and mental rest? It can be said that somehow is an issue.
The attitude of the director and the person in charge has a great influence, so it is important to confirm whether the place is suitable for the child.
Even if it is used for learning, it will be treated as attendance / evaluation, but since the decision is made at the discretion of the principal, it is necessary to negotiate from home to school. However, this does not apply when it is adopted by a local government or school and is guided to the home.
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② Establish a self-study style
Homeschooling learning support as free education can utilize various learning opportunities that are different from "subject learning" according to the learning that each individual seeks.
・ Utilization of university open courseware
・ Utilization of free learning videos
・ Books
・ Learning app
・ Themed team learning (umbrella schooling)
There is a lot of diversity, such as ...
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If you have an environment where you can use the Internet, there is a huge amount of information.
Both re-learning and pre-learning are possible.
You can combine various tools provided and proceed with your own curriculum.
Leads to academic learning
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There are paid and free. It is necessary to consider the purchase cost.
It takes time and effort to find a suitable one from a huge amount of information.
It is difficult to be reflected in "attendance treatment / evaluation" at the school you are enrolled in because it goes beyond the scope of the learning course in line with the curriculum guidelines.
It is often provided for social-educational re-learning opportunities, and is often unsuitable without school-educational learning habits and basic knowledge.
When considering returning to school, it will be necessary to study school education separately. (Although it is possible for a short period of time, it is necessary to maintain learning habits and lifestyle habits that can be adapted to school life.)
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It is a family policy that needs to be discussed at home.
We need an opportunity for couples to discuss various values such as school, education, and life. It may be your first experience.
If you feel that you have different values, it's not a bad thing, so don't be depressed. It is the first step for people with different values to live together as a family member and to practice a way of life that is tolerant of diversity.
The question is not the difference in values, but whether we can respect each other's way of life. It may be how much you can give up. From here, the line that cannot be handed over will become clear. I am blessed with the opportunity to deepen my inner feelings. Please don't be afraid of it, don't blame it, and forgive each other. By doing so, concrete measures will emerge against external stimuli and temptations, a family philosophy (policy) will be created within the family, and you will be able to approach each family's home school with a resolute attitude. must.
You don't have to be recognized for your values. You don't even have to prove it is correct. Just be prepared to accept that there is a "difference". The preparation will also be an arrangement and tidying up in each person's mind.
Homeschooling Share the curriculum at home
( Umbrella schooling)
Free educational method
・ Freinet education
・ Gifted program
・ Acorn Club
・ Steiner education
・ Montessori education
・ Dorman Teaching Method (Development and Growth Program for Children with Brain Disorders)
・ Developmental unevenness program
・ Learning approach based on Howard Gardner MI theory (8 abilities)
・ Five learning styles of "temperament, talent, interest, modality (style of sense), environment"
Create and participate in groups that utilize other free programs such as ...
Trends in group activities
1. Limit to homeschool homes as much as possible and create a place where you can "speak common worries" because you are in the same situation
2. Creating a place where you can "get acquainted with people who have few opportunities to get acquainted", not limited to homeschool homes
3. Creating a place where "all children can interact" with various backgrounds
4. Activities for parents (information exchange and learning opportunities)
5. Activities for children (difference between parent-centered and child-centered)
･ ･ ･ Other
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With the birth of many community groups, it will be possible to participate in multiple communities.
You can experience a wide field of view, various ideas, values, and ideas.
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There are as many group start-up ideas as there are groups.
If the purpose of the activity is unclear, it will be far from the expectations of the participants.
In the case of a private gathering set up by an individual, it is necessary to confirm whether there is a response manual, such as whether it is possible to respond to injuries and accidents during activities.
It is not always possible to say that you have expertise. (Attitudes suitable for the growth and development of children, understanding the feelings of each participant, carefully replacing words and communicating, etc.)
Whether the arrangements for operating fees, participation fees, activity fees, membership fees, etc. are clear.
Is the handling of personal information considered?
Can the activities of the group continue in a stable manner?
The members of the group will grow into opportunities to strengthen ties with the community by forming a place for gradual child-rearing, parent-raising, and human-raising, and all children will be nurtured with peace of mind in society. I expect it to go.
The minimum unit of a group member is one family. First of all, since there is one, it will spread so that each station is connected by a railroad track.
First of all, it is from the activities of parents and children.
Family (parent / guardian) support
Family Support Center (each local government)
It is a public institution. Approximately any family with infants to elementary school children can register and request the support of registered supporters. There is a charge, but it is about 600 yen per hour, and depending on the local government, if you are a supporter of an acquaintance, you can request it for any amount. If you take a supporter training course held by each local government, you can register as a supporter and receive requests. You can rest assured that the public institution has insurance in case of emergency. Acceptance of childcare for sick children varies depending on each municipality.
Many of the supporter training courses are useful, such as disaster prevention and emergency lifesaving courses. As for the life-saving emergency course, you can take the course provided by the fire department at any time. You should contact each local government. In addition, you can find various social education courses sponsored by local governments, so it's a good idea to check the city bulletin.
You can ask the supporters on a regular or long-term basis because of their work balance, and you have plenty of time to consider matching with someone who will show your understanding of your family policy. It can also be an opportunity to meet familiar people in the area.
Workers Corp (Cooperative Association of Workers)
Both the support provider and the support recipient use the co-op members. Through the coordinator, you can make a request while consulting about the support period. There is a charge, but I think it is a kind price setting unique to the co-op. It is a community where the connections between the regions are widespread.
It is a private company. Compared to the restrictions that the Family Support Center can only be used in the municipal area or only at home, it has the advantage that it can be used anywhere in the country. There is insurance, but there are differences from Famisapo in terms of applicable age and supporter qualification conditions, so you need to read the website carefully and understand the mechanism yourself before using it.
It is a child-rearing share app that connects acquaintances.
Homeschool It seems that there are many points that can be used for family gatherings and group activities.
Lifelong Learning Human Resources Bank
Let's search for "Lifelong Learning Human Resources Bank". The homepage of each local government will appear.
Each municipality has a human resources bank system for citizens to register. How to use it depends on each municipality. Of course, you can also register yourself. There are registrations for former professionals who have retired from active duty and those who want to teach at home. You can consult with us directly and proceed. (The mechanism may differ depending on the municipality.)
It is a mechanism to provide what you are good at and to learn from each other. You can expect to meet people from a wide range of backgrounds regardless of age group.
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Support from the local community can be a great support for home school.
By exploring local child-rearing support, you can create an environment and opportunities for relationships with the community.
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In depopulated areas, there are no people, so there are no opportunities to utilize it, which is one of the regional disparities. In that case, try to find a similar support project.
Check local NPOs and civic activities.
If you don't have these services in your area, you may be motivated to launch or set up yourself. If it leads to the development of new businesses and services that take advantage of the characteristics of the region, it may develop into an activity that will be used and loved by the next generation of children for a long time.
It wasn't something that a "special person" would develop, but a "starter" was born.
Such activities have already been born one after another all over the country.
"Meeting people" will open up possibilities.
May it lead to your wonderful future.
Public aid system
School attendance support system ; Conditions and contents differ depending on each local government. Under the current system, even if you are not attending school or have no intention of attending school, you are still a student and are eligible for the school attendance support system. Don't hesitate to consult and apply.
If it is expected that you will not attend the school you are enrolled in for a long period of time, except for receiving the textbook provided free of charge, the school payment (school lunch fee, supplementary teaching material fee, drill, test, file, event participation fee, PTA membership fee) And so on).
It may be considered that it is a consideration to continue these because "when you return to school, you will be able to get used to school life smoothly", but if not, you should actively offer from your home. I recommend it. It is difficult for the school to say because of that consideration. It's a clerical procedure, so let's finish it early.
You can use those expenses as if you were a home school.
Even if you haven't attended school for a day, you are still an enrolled student, so don't hesitate to take advantage of the system that can be used through the school and the board of education. There is support that can be utilized by the children's section and family support section of the local government. Let's go to the government office and collect information. It is also an opportunity to learn about the social system.
If you specifically say, "I'm looking for support that can be used for this kind of thing," it is easy for the guide to know which one to introduce. Please try to convey concrete content, not ambiguous expressions.