Abstract:
Homeschooling, or the process of educating one’s child at home rather than in a
traditional school, is fast gaining ground across the world as a viable alternative
educational system. In the United States, the homeschooling movement has already made
considerable progress; Asian countries are quickly following suit.
This paper discusses the viability of homeschooling as an alternative educational
system in the Philippines and details homeschooling, looks at its migration from the
United States to the Philippines, the practices and approaches being used, the advantages
and disadvantages associated with the movement, and relates all this information to case
studies conducted with two Philippine homeschool institutions: the Living Heritage
Academy and The Master’s Academy. John Dewey’s theory on Progressive Education,
which states that education is best in a democratic society, was used to set the parameters
for this study. The research will reflect Dewey’s assertions as well as those of other
homeschool advocates, and show how homeschooling is and can continue to be an
effective alternative educational system in the Philippines.
