Graduate Student Former Unschooler
lovehome_us
Dear Unschooling parents,
My name is Katherine Love and I am a graduate student at National-Louis University. I am currently working on a research project for my master's thesis. As approved by Sandra Dodd, I am gathering data through a brief two-page questionnaire. The title of my thesis is: The Self-Actualization of Education and the Factors that Effect Motivation in a Classroom Setting. The "classroom setting" refers to regular school environment. What I need are participants with children who were educated in public or private school but are now being home-schooled. The children of parents participating in the study should be between 2nd and 12th grade to have had enough time to compare levels of motivation between the two styles of education. If you are interested, please answer every question to the best of your ability, I need quantifiable data for the analysis. The form before the questionnaire is the "informed consent," which you must read in its entirety (one page) before completing the questionnaire (only two pages). Then, please save the questionnaire into your word documents when completed so that you can attach it to your return email. You can email me the completed questionnaire to the following address: klove222@.... I need as many participants as possible to make my data valid and I would greatly appreciate your involvement. Thank you very much for your consideration. I look forward to working with you.
-Katherine Love
INFORMED CONSENT - PARTICIPANT
Thank you for agreeing to participate in this study that will take place from April 1st until enough data is collected. This form outlines the purposes of the study and provides a description of your involvement and rights as a participant.
I consent to participate in a research project conducted by Katherine M. Love, a master's student at National-Louis University located in Elgin, Illinois.
I understand that this study is entitled The Self-Actualization of Education and the Factors that Effect Motivation in a Classroom Setting. The purpose of this study is: to determine the level of motivation to learn in school-age (K-12) home schooled students whom have been in public or private school. 2.) To identify the predominant factors that influence motivation in school-age students. 3.) To determine if correlations exist between factors and their effect on motivation.
I understand that my participation will consist of one 2-page questionnaire lasting between 10-30 minutes depending on my thought process.
I understand that completing this survey and then emailing it back to the researcher is my informed consent.
I understand that my participation is voluntary and can be discontinued at any time without prejudice until the completion of the thesis.
I understand that only the researcher, Katherine M. Love, will have access to the completed questionnaires participants have completed.
I understand that I may request a copy of the findings from the study.
I understand that the results of this study may be published or otherwise reported to scientific bodies, but my identity will in no way be revealed.
I understand that in the event I have questions or require additional information I may contact the researcher: Katherine M. Love: klove222@... 817 S. Hough St. Barrington, IL 60010 Phone: (847) 962-6744.
If you have any concerns or questions before or during participation that you feel have not been addressed by me, you may contact my Primary Advisor: Claudia Pitts at (847) 905-8041.
Thank you for your participation.
Thesis Questionnaire
Demographics
1. How many children do you have? ____
2. ________Age of each child(ren)
3. #____Male # ____Female
4. Are you in a relationship with the child's other parent? Yes No
5. Are both parents involved in the child's life? Yes No
6. Are all of your children homeschooled? Yes No(if not, how many are homeschooled?)____
7. Is one parent more responsible for the child's daily teaching? Yes No (If yes, which parent?) ________
8. How many years of formal schooling did each parent have? (e.g., completed high school = 12; bachelor's degree =16; master's = 18; doctorate = 22) ____Father ____Mother
9. What is the geographical setting of your home?
a. ____Urban, central city
b. ____Suburban, are surrounding a central city
c. ____Rural, area outside of suburban and not central city
Attitudes toward Homeschooling
What is the response of your children's grandparents to your home schooling? (Check one per column).
Paternal Maternal
______ ______ Opposed
______ ______ Opposed, but not interfering
______ ______ Neutral
______ ______ Originally opposed, now supportive
______ ______ Supportive
______ ______ Supportive and participating
The attitude of public school officials or representatives toward home schoolers in your community can be best described as:
____Supportive
____Indifferent
____Interfering
____Opposing
____Other, please specify ________________________________
Use of Community Resources
____On average, how many times per month do your children go to the public library?
____How many times per month do your children go to any library (e.g., private and/or church and/or public)?
Type of Homeschooling experience
The degree of structure in the practice of home education varies greatly. It goes from a very unstructured (unschooling) learning approach, centered upon the child's present interests, to the use of a planned, structured, and highly prescribed curriculum. The method used for this child was (please circle response):
Very Unstructured 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Very Structured
Homeschooling History and Results
Please answer the following concerning your child's educational history since turning age 5.
_____is the number of years taught at home since reaching age 5.
_____is the number of years attending public school prior to home schooling.
_____is the number of years attending private (independent) school prior to home schooling.
Please rank your child's motivation to learn prior to home schooling:
Poor 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Very High
Please rank your child's motivation to learn during home schooling:
Poor 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Very High
Reasons for Homeschooling
Please rank any of the following reasons why you prefer to educate your child(ren) at home. Rank all applicable responses, 1 for the most important reason, 2 for the next most important, etc.
____Lack of religious integration into curriculum offered by public schools
____Curriculum or instruction of public schools incompatible with beliefs or values
____Concern with poor level of academic standards associated with public schools
____Special needs of child/children not adequately met in public schools
____Concern with decline of discipline or safety in public schools
____Negative peer socialization associated with public schools
____Good family relationships fostered in home school environment
____Promote solid character development through home school program
____Desire to delay formal, structured instruction until child/children ready
____Unable to afford private school tuition
____Private education unavailable in their area
____Other, please specify: ________________________________
Thank you for taking this survey. You have participated in furthering research on this subject and making the world a more educated place.
My name is Katherine Love and I am a graduate student at National-Louis University. I am currently working on a research project for my master's thesis. As approved by Sandra Dodd, I am gathering data through a brief two-page questionnaire. The title of my thesis is: The Self-Actualization of Education and the Factors that Effect Motivation in a Classroom Setting. The "classroom setting" refers to regular school environment. What I need are participants with children who were educated in public or private school but are now being home-schooled. The children of parents participating in the study should be between 2nd and 12th grade to have had enough time to compare levels of motivation between the two styles of education. If you are interested, please answer every question to the best of your ability, I need quantifiable data for the analysis. The form before the questionnaire is the "informed consent," which you must read in its entirety (one page) before completing the questionnaire (only two pages). Then, please save the questionnaire into your word documents when completed so that you can attach it to your return email. You can email me the completed questionnaire to the following address: klove222@.... I need as many participants as possible to make my data valid and I would greatly appreciate your involvement. Thank you very much for your consideration. I look forward to working with you.
-Katherine Love
INFORMED CONSENT - PARTICIPANT
Thank you for agreeing to participate in this study that will take place from April 1st until enough data is collected. This form outlines the purposes of the study and provides a description of your involvement and rights as a participant.
I consent to participate in a research project conducted by Katherine M. Love, a master's student at National-Louis University located in Elgin, Illinois.
I understand that this study is entitled The Self-Actualization of Education and the Factors that Effect Motivation in a Classroom Setting. The purpose of this study is: to determine the level of motivation to learn in school-age (K-12) home schooled students whom have been in public or private school. 2.) To identify the predominant factors that influence motivation in school-age students. 3.) To determine if correlations exist between factors and their effect on motivation.
I understand that my participation will consist of one 2-page questionnaire lasting between 10-30 minutes depending on my thought process.
I understand that completing this survey and then emailing it back to the researcher is my informed consent.
I understand that my participation is voluntary and can be discontinued at any time without prejudice until the completion of the thesis.
I understand that only the researcher, Katherine M. Love, will have access to the completed questionnaires participants have completed.
I understand that I may request a copy of the findings from the study.
I understand that the results of this study may be published or otherwise reported to scientific bodies, but my identity will in no way be revealed.
I understand that in the event I have questions or require additional information I may contact the researcher: Katherine M. Love: klove222@... 817 S. Hough St. Barrington, IL 60010 Phone: (847) 962-6744.
If you have any concerns or questions before or during participation that you feel have not been addressed by me, you may contact my Primary Advisor: Claudia Pitts at (847) 905-8041.
Thank you for your participation.
Thesis Questionnaire
Demographics
1. How many children do you have? ____
2. ________Age of each child(ren)
3. #____Male # ____Female
4. Are you in a relationship with the child's other parent? Yes No
5. Are both parents involved in the child's life? Yes No
6. Are all of your children homeschooled? Yes No(if not, how many are homeschooled?)____
7. Is one parent more responsible for the child's daily teaching? Yes No (If yes, which parent?) ________
8. How many years of formal schooling did each parent have? (e.g., completed high school = 12; bachelor's degree =16; master's = 18; doctorate = 22) ____Father ____Mother
9. What is the geographical setting of your home?
a. ____Urban, central city
b. ____Suburban, are surrounding a central city
c. ____Rural, area outside of suburban and not central city
Attitudes toward Homeschooling
What is the response of your children's grandparents to your home schooling? (Check one per column).
Paternal Maternal
______ ______ Opposed
______ ______ Opposed, but not interfering
______ ______ Neutral
______ ______ Originally opposed, now supportive
______ ______ Supportive
______ ______ Supportive and participating
The attitude of public school officials or representatives toward home schoolers in your community can be best described as:
____Supportive
____Indifferent
____Interfering
____Opposing
____Other, please specify ________________________________
Use of Community Resources
____On average, how many times per month do your children go to the public library?
____How many times per month do your children go to any library (e.g., private and/or church and/or public)?
Type of Homeschooling experience
The degree of structure in the practice of home education varies greatly. It goes from a very unstructured (unschooling) learning approach, centered upon the child's present interests, to the use of a planned, structured, and highly prescribed curriculum. The method used for this child was (please circle response):
Very Unstructured 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Very Structured
Homeschooling History and Results
Please answer the following concerning your child's educational history since turning age 5.
_____is the number of years taught at home since reaching age 5.
_____is the number of years attending public school prior to home schooling.
_____is the number of years attending private (independent) school prior to home schooling.
Please rank your child's motivation to learn prior to home schooling:
Poor 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Very High
Please rank your child's motivation to learn during home schooling:
Poor 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Very High
Reasons for Homeschooling
Please rank any of the following reasons why you prefer to educate your child(ren) at home. Rank all applicable responses, 1 for the most important reason, 2 for the next most important, etc.
____Lack of religious integration into curriculum offered by public schools
____Curriculum or instruction of public schools incompatible with beliefs or values
____Concern with poor level of academic standards associated with public schools
____Special needs of child/children not adequately met in public schools
____Concern with decline of discipline or safety in public schools
____Negative peer socialization associated with public schools
____Good family relationships fostered in home school environment
____Promote solid character development through home school program
____Desire to delay formal, structured instruction until child/children ready
____Unable to afford private school tuition
____Private education unavailable in their area
____Other, please specify: ________________________________
Thank you for taking this survey. You have participated in furthering research on this subject and making the world a more educated place.
lovehome_us
I've noticed there is a little confusion with the part in my questionnaire regarding which parent "teaches" more to their children.
I understand that unschoolers have come to realize learning is all the time. Unfortunately, not everyone who allows their children to have an education outside of an institution realizes this.
My questionnaire has been given to homeschoolers as well as unschoolers, and must be the exact same questions to reduce bias. As unschoolers please look at the question like this:
Is/are your child(ren) in contact with one parent more than the other as they live life and learn throughout the day? Yes/Noif yes which one?
If anyone is still interested the survey is re-posted below. Thank you.
Dear Unschooling parents,
My name is Katherine Love and I am a graduate student at National-Louis University. I am currently working on a research project for my master's thesis and gathering data through a brief two-page questionnaire. The title of my thesis is: The Self-Actualization of Education and the Factors that Affect Motivation in a Classroom Setting. The "classroom setting" refers to regular school environment. What I need are participants with children who were educated in public or private school but are now being home-schooled. The children of parents participating in the study should be between 2nd and 12th grade to have had enough time to compare levels of motivation between the two styles of education. If you are interested, please answer every question to the best of your ability, I need quantifiable data for the analysis. The form before the questionnaire is the "informed consent," which you must read in its entirety (one page) before completing the questionnaire (only two pages). Then, please save the questionnaire into your word documents when completed so that you can attach it to your return email. You can email me the completed questionnaire to the following address: klove222@.... I need as many participants as possible to make my data valid and I would greatly appreciate your involvement. Thank you very much for your consideration. I look forward to working with you.
-Katherine Love
INFORMED CONSENT - PARTICIPANT
Thank you for agreeing to participate in this study that will take place from April 1st until enough data is collected. This form outlines the purposes of the study and provides a description of your involvement and rights as a participant.
I consent to participate in a research project conducted by Katherine M. Love, a master's student at National-Louis University located in Elgin, Illinois.
I understand that this study is entitled The Self-Actualization of Education and the Factors that Affect Motivation in a Classroom Setting. The purpose of this study is: to determine the level of motivation to learn in school-age (K-12) home schooled students whom have been in public or private school. 2.) To identify the predominant factors that influence motivation in school-age students. 3.) To determine if correlations exist between factors and their effect on motivation.
I understand that my participation will consist of one 2-page questionnaire lasting between 10-30 minutes depending on my thought process.
I understand that completing this survey and then emailing it back to the researcher is my informed consent.
I understand that my participation is voluntary and can be discontinued at any time without prejudice until the completion of the thesis.
I understand that only the researcher, Katherine M. Love, will have access to the completed questionnaires participants have completed.
I understand that I may request a copy of the findings from the study.
I understand that the results of this study may be published or otherwise reported to scientific bodies, but my identity will in no way be revealed.
I understand that in the event I have questions or require additional information I may contact the researcher: Katherine M. Love: klove222@... 817 S. Hough St. Barrington, IL 60010 Phone: (847) 962-6744.
If you have any concerns or questions before or during participation that you feel have not been addressed by me, you may contact my Primary Advisor: Claudia Pitts at (847) 905-8041.
Thank you for your participation.
Thesis Questionnaire
Demographics
1. How many children do you have? ____
2. ________Age of each child(ren)
3. #____Male # ____Female
4. Are you in a relationship with the child's other parent? Yes No
5. Are both parents involved in the child's life? Yes No
6. Are all of your children homeschooled? Yes No(if not, how many are homeschooled?)____
7. Is one parent more responsible for the child's daily teaching? Yes No (If yes, which parent?) ________
8. How many years of formal schooling did each parent have? (e.g., completed high school = 12; bachelor's degree =16; master's = 18; doctorate = 22) ____Father ____Mother
9. What is the geographical setting of your home?
a. ____Urban, central city
b. ____Suburban, are surrounding a central city
c. ____Rural, area outside of suburban and not central city
Attitudes toward Homeschooling
What is the response of your children's grandparents to your home schooling? (Check one per column).
Paternal Maternal
______ ______ Opposed
______ ______ Opposed, but not interfering
______ ______ Neutral
______ ______ Originally opposed, now supportive
______ ______ Supportive
______ ______ Supportive and participating
The attitude of public school officials or representatives toward home schoolers in your community can be best described as:
____Supportive
____Indifferent
____Interfering
____Opposing
____Other, please specify ________________________________
Use of Community Resources
____On average, how many times per month do your children go to the public library?
____How many times per month do your children go to any library (e.g., private and/or church and/or public)?
Type of Homeschooling experience
The degree of structure in the practice of home education varies greatly. It goes from a very unstructured (unschooling) learning approach, centered upon the child's present interests, to the use of a planned, structured, and highly prescribed curriculum. The method used for this child was (please circle response):
Very Unstructured 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Very Structured
Homeschooling History and Results
Please answer the following concerning your child's educational history since turning age 5.
_____is the number of years taught at home since reaching age 5.
_____is the number of years attending public school prior to home schooling.
_____is the number of years attending private (independent) school prior to home schooling.
Please rank your child's motivation to learn prior to home schooling:
Poor 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Very High
Please rank your child's motivation to learn during home schooling:
Poor 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Very High
Reasons for Homeschooling
Please rank any of the following reasons why you prefer to educate your child(ren) at home. Rank all applicable responses, 1 for the most important reason, 2 for the next most important, etc.
____Lack of religious integration into curriculum offered by public schools
____Curriculum or instruction of public schools incompatible with beliefs or values
____Concern with poor level of academic standards associated with public schools
____Special needs of child/children not adequately met in public schools
____Concern with decline of discipline or safety in public schools
____Negative peer socialization associated with public schools
____Good family relationships fostered in home school environment
____Promote solid character development through home school program
____Desire to delay formal, structured instruction until child/children ready
____Unable to afford private school tuition
____Private education unavailable in their area
____Other, please specify: ________________________________
Thank you for taking this survey. You have participated in furthering research on this subject and making the world a more educated place.
I understand that unschoolers have come to realize learning is all the time. Unfortunately, not everyone who allows their children to have an education outside of an institution realizes this.
My questionnaire has been given to homeschoolers as well as unschoolers, and must be the exact same questions to reduce bias. As unschoolers please look at the question like this:
Is/are your child(ren) in contact with one parent more than the other as they live life and learn throughout the day? Yes/Noif yes which one?
If anyone is still interested the survey is re-posted below. Thank you.
Dear Unschooling parents,
My name is Katherine Love and I am a graduate student at National-Louis University. I am currently working on a research project for my master's thesis and gathering data through a brief two-page questionnaire. The title of my thesis is: The Self-Actualization of Education and the Factors that Affect Motivation in a Classroom Setting. The "classroom setting" refers to regular school environment. What I need are participants with children who were educated in public or private school but are now being home-schooled. The children of parents participating in the study should be between 2nd and 12th grade to have had enough time to compare levels of motivation between the two styles of education. If you are interested, please answer every question to the best of your ability, I need quantifiable data for the analysis. The form before the questionnaire is the "informed consent," which you must read in its entirety (one page) before completing the questionnaire (only two pages). Then, please save the questionnaire into your word documents when completed so that you can attach it to your return email. You can email me the completed questionnaire to the following address: klove222@.... I need as many participants as possible to make my data valid and I would greatly appreciate your involvement. Thank you very much for your consideration. I look forward to working with you.
-Katherine Love
INFORMED CONSENT - PARTICIPANT
Thank you for agreeing to participate in this study that will take place from April 1st until enough data is collected. This form outlines the purposes of the study and provides a description of your involvement and rights as a participant.
I consent to participate in a research project conducted by Katherine M. Love, a master's student at National-Louis University located in Elgin, Illinois.
I understand that this study is entitled The Self-Actualization of Education and the Factors that Affect Motivation in a Classroom Setting. The purpose of this study is: to determine the level of motivation to learn in school-age (K-12) home schooled students whom have been in public or private school. 2.) To identify the predominant factors that influence motivation in school-age students. 3.) To determine if correlations exist between factors and their effect on motivation.
I understand that my participation will consist of one 2-page questionnaire lasting between 10-30 minutes depending on my thought process.
I understand that completing this survey and then emailing it back to the researcher is my informed consent.
I understand that my participation is voluntary and can be discontinued at any time without prejudice until the completion of the thesis.
I understand that only the researcher, Katherine M. Love, will have access to the completed questionnaires participants have completed.
I understand that I may request a copy of the findings from the study.
I understand that the results of this study may be published or otherwise reported to scientific bodies, but my identity will in no way be revealed.
I understand that in the event I have questions or require additional information I may contact the researcher: Katherine M. Love: klove222@... 817 S. Hough St. Barrington, IL 60010 Phone: (847) 962-6744.
If you have any concerns or questions before or during participation that you feel have not been addressed by me, you may contact my Primary Advisor: Claudia Pitts at (847) 905-8041.
Thank you for your participation.
Thesis Questionnaire
Demographics
1. How many children do you have? ____
2. ________Age of each child(ren)
3. #____Male # ____Female
4. Are you in a relationship with the child's other parent? Yes No
5. Are both parents involved in the child's life? Yes No
6. Are all of your children homeschooled? Yes No(if not, how many are homeschooled?)____
7. Is one parent more responsible for the child's daily teaching? Yes No (If yes, which parent?) ________
8. How many years of formal schooling did each parent have? (e.g., completed high school = 12; bachelor's degree =16; master's = 18; doctorate = 22) ____Father ____Mother
9. What is the geographical setting of your home?
a. ____Urban, central city
b. ____Suburban, are surrounding a central city
c. ____Rural, area outside of suburban and not central city
Attitudes toward Homeschooling
What is the response of your children's grandparents to your home schooling? (Check one per column).
Paternal Maternal
______ ______ Opposed
______ ______ Opposed, but not interfering
______ ______ Neutral
______ ______ Originally opposed, now supportive
______ ______ Supportive
______ ______ Supportive and participating
The attitude of public school officials or representatives toward home schoolers in your community can be best described as:
____Supportive
____Indifferent
____Interfering
____Opposing
____Other, please specify ________________________________
Use of Community Resources
____On average, how many times per month do your children go to the public library?
____How many times per month do your children go to any library (e.g., private and/or church and/or public)?
Type of Homeschooling experience
The degree of structure in the practice of home education varies greatly. It goes from a very unstructured (unschooling) learning approach, centered upon the child's present interests, to the use of a planned, structured, and highly prescribed curriculum. The method used for this child was (please circle response):
Very Unstructured 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Very Structured
Homeschooling History and Results
Please answer the following concerning your child's educational history since turning age 5.
_____is the number of years taught at home since reaching age 5.
_____is the number of years attending public school prior to home schooling.
_____is the number of years attending private (independent) school prior to home schooling.
Please rank your child's motivation to learn prior to home schooling:
Poor 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Very High
Please rank your child's motivation to learn during home schooling:
Poor 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Very High
Reasons for Homeschooling
Please rank any of the following reasons why you prefer to educate your child(ren) at home. Rank all applicable responses, 1 for the most important reason, 2 for the next most important, etc.
____Lack of religious integration into curriculum offered by public schools
____Curriculum or instruction of public schools incompatible with beliefs or values
____Concern with poor level of academic standards associated with public schools
____Special needs of child/children not adequately met in public schools
____Concern with decline of discipline or safety in public schools
____Negative peer socialization associated with public schools
____Good family relationships fostered in home school environment
____Promote solid character development through home school program
____Desire to delay formal, structured instruction until child/children ready
____Unable to afford private school tuition
____Private education unavailable in their area
____Other, please specify: ________________________________
Thank you for taking this survey. You have participated in furthering research on this subject and making the world a more educated place.