Household Characteristics of Home schoolers in Kenya
Abstract
This study aimed to succinctly identify the unique characteristics of homeschooling households in Kenya. The study used a literature review, a survey, and insights from key informants’ interviews. The study found that households that homeschool their children in Kenya are made up of married couples, have multiple children and are well educated with at least a bachelor's degree. One of the household partners stays or works at home and is likely to be the mother since they provide teaching in these households. Only 32 percent have a separate dedicated classroom while 40 percent do not have a dedicated learning space. Moreover, Homeschooling households in Kenya are likely to come from medium urban areas and use multiple curriculums. Homeschoolers in Kenya use 11 curriculums while some of the households do not follow any curriculum. Homeschooling in Kenya is driven by the need for personalised learning, not pedagogical or Christian persuasion
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