Legal aspects of homeschooling in Malaysia

Che Rose, Sarirah and Kamarudin, Irma (2024) Legal aspects of homeschooling in Malaysia. Bulletin. Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kedah, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kedah.

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Abstract

In Malaysia, homeschooling has grown in acceptance and prominence as a substitute for traditional classroom instruction. Although the nation's traditional education system is well-established, homeschooling gives parents the freedom to customise their children's education to fit with their unique requirements, hobbies, and learning preferences. With this educational approach, parents serve as their children's primary teachers, guiding them through a customised curriculum at home. Some parents choose this method to give their children a more tailored education that caters to their unique needs and interests. Others may choose to homeschool because they are dissatisfied with the traditional education system and desire more flexibility, an emphasis on character development, or a religious perspective. In Malaysia, curriculum design freedom is a benefit of homeschooling. Parents have access to a wide range of educational resources, such as online courses, textbooks, and extracurricular activities. The goal is to provide a well-rounded education that satisfies academic and personal growth objectives. Although homeschooling has certain benefits, it also has drawbacks. Parents must devote time, energy, and resources to creating a thorough curriculum and setting up a conducive learning environment for their children. Furthermore, since students may have fewer opportunities to connect with peers in a typical school setting, socialisation is a concern for some families who homeschool.

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Item Type: Monograph (Bulletin)
Creators:
Creators
Email / ID Num.
Che Rose, Sarirah
sarirah@uitm.edu.my
Kamarudin, Irma
irma@uitm.edu.my
Contributors:
Contribution
Name
Email / ID Num.
Editor
Anuar, Azyyati
azyyati@uitm.edu.my
Editor
Ahmad Zawawi, Azlyn
azlyn@uitm.edu.my
Editor
Jamaludin, Mohd Faizal
mfaizalj@uitm.edu.my
Editor
Hussin, Rohayati
roha427@uitm.edu.my
Subjects: L Education > LC Special aspects of education > Education of special classes of persons
L Education > LC Special aspects of education > Education of special classes of persons > Children of homeless parents. Homeless students
Divisions: Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kedah > Sg Petani Campus
Journal or Publication Title: Buletin RMU4U
ISSN: 2805-475X
Keywords: Legal aspects of homeschooling, Alternative education Malaysia, Customised curriculum, Compulsory education law
Date: 2024
URI: https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/136447
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