Homeschooling as an effective learning environment & implications for states in achieving SDG 4: Case examples of Singapore & Japan

2020 Fiscal Year Research-status Report

• Project/Area Number: 20K13898
• Research Institution: The University of Tokyo
• Principal Investigator: KARTIKA DIANA 東京大学, 大学総合教育研究センター, 特任講師 (60794831)
• Project Period (FY): 2020-04-01 – 2024-03-31
• Keywords: homeschooling / home-based learning / pandemic

Outline of Annual Research Achievements

(1) Literature review
In addition to the original research concepts of homeschooling, the start of home-based learning due to the the pandemic and (partial) school closures lent a new perspective to this research. Aspects and issues of home-based learning, and its relevance to this research's focus of education and schooling within the Home or family unit, were considered through ongoing changes, trends, and various social system responses.
(2) Qualitative interviews
Due to the sudden move to home-based learning, key respondents of the homeschooling project reportedly found themselves sought after for their experience or expertise. However, data-collection was put off to give parents the space and time they wanted in dealing with the effects of the pandemic.

Current Status of Research Progress

3: Progress in research has been slightly delayed.

Reason

Data-collection was put off to give parents the space and time they wanted in dealing with the effects of the pandemic.

Strategy for Future Research Activity

Further conceptual work is required to encapsulate recent trends in home-based learning, in addition to moving on with data collection. One publication in 2021 with the conceptual work done so far is in the works.

Causes of Carryover

Due to the pandemic and travel restrictions, conference travel was not possible and data-collection with homeschooling or home-based families had to be put off.