In Indonesia, homeschooling education methods do not yet have many enthusiasts. Based on data from the Ministry of Education and Culture (Kemendikbud) in 2014, compiled by the Central Association of Homeschooling and Alternative Education (AsahPena), the number of homeschooled children recorded in AsahPena throughout Indonesia reached 15,000 children.
Although it doesn't have too many enthusiasts, there are several things that parents can consider to determine whether children are suitable for homeschooling.
1. The child has a prominent talent in a certain field
The curriculum in most schools is based on grade levels, which are usually determined by the age of the child.
Launching from study.com, for some children who have outstanding talents in certain fields or subjects, but find it difficult to follow learning with public school curriculum standards, homeschooling can be the right choice.
Children's difficulty in participating in learning in public schools can be frustrating for both children and parents. The general curriculum for children with special talents can be seen to limit a child's development. With the homeschooling method, parents have the authority to create a special curriculum designed to develop the child's talents in each subject to the maximum.
2. The child has special needs
Parents with children with special needs or disabilities often choose to send their children to school at home. This is understandable because children with special needs often require additional consideration and special training.
Education for children with special needs certainly has many things that are not commonly known and allows children to also need their own therapists, doctors, and counselors. Reporting from homeschool.com, here are some common reasons parents choose to send their children to school at home:
- Free from peer bullying.
- May avoid things that can trigger a child's condition, such as children with autism.
- There are no strict rules for silence and calm, especially for children with attention-deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD).
- May include sign language or use braille in learning methods for children in need.
3. Change places of residence frequently
Parents with jobs that often change places cause children to often change schools following the place of residence. This will certainly make children have to repeatedly adapt to new environments. This situation is quite difficult for some children because they have to repeat the phase of separation and recognition frequently.
Reporting from the United States Coalition for Responsible Home Education (CRHE), home schooling is an alternative for parents if they want to provide stability for children in their education.