POLISH EXPERIENCE IN THE ORGANIZATION OF METHODS OF HOME EDUCATION

Abstract

The article on the basis of the analysis of psychological and pedagogical literature reveals the essence of the concept of "home education." It is found that the most concise definition of the concept of "home schooling" is in Webster's dictionary: "The practice of teaching children at home by a parent, tutor or online teacher."

It is noted that in the Polish legislation the question of education at home is complex and doubtful. In particular, Dr. Marek Budajczak stressed, that home education is allowed in Poland at the legislative level, but under certain conditions.

It is shown up the reasons for which parents decide to teach their children at home, for example, parents motivate their decision by taking care of the child's health, special character or temperament, or the long distance between the home and the nearest school. Another reason for deciding on home education is the perception of the school as a place which is hostile to the child.

It is highlighted the positive aspects of homeschooling, namely:

• better use of time;
• effective and fast learning;
• teaching children independence;
• better relationships in the family;
• a great opportunity to spend time together;
• better opportunity for parents to influence relationships with children;
• many opportunities to talk about different topics;
• more perfect education of responsibility, etc.

Disadvantages of organizing home education were identified:

• in most families, at least one parent decides to interrupt work in order to be able to devote time and attention to the child;
• the problem is the issue of socialization of children and their contacts with peers.

The method of organizing home education in Poland is analyzed. For example, before starting classes, parents work out the general material on their own, and then teach it to children. Preparation also takes place during the holidays. Parents try to solve their problems by joint efforts, serve each other as advice and help in teaching various subjects. Parents-teachers unite in societies, exchange experiences, and also teach their children together, creating "home schools".

It is concluded that the appeal to the achievements of home education in neighboring Poland is quite justified since this creates certain opportunities for modernization and further progress of the Ukrainian educational system in the conditions of martial law. Today, when the search for ways to modernize the Ukrainian educational system continues, home education, as one of the alternative proposals, in our opinion, can solve many urgent problems in this area with its effective innovative approach.