The Learning Liberation: How Homeschooling is Redefining Education in India

In an emerging trend, Indian parents are now opting for homeschooling as a means of education, replacing conventional schooling. According to recent figures provided by the education ministry, about 72,000 students will be educated at home during 2023-2024, with Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh taking the lead. This trend is prompted by a need for customized learning, flexibility, and attention to individual development.

 

Parents highlight advantages like customized curricula, closer family relationships, and liberty from strict scholastic systems. The COVID-19 pandemic has hastened this movement, with numerous families finding the merits of home-based education during lockdowns. Homeschooling in India is aided by websites like the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) and ePathshala, which provide resources and accepted certifications.

 

As the movement develops further, it challenges traditional practices of education and questions the prospect of learning in India.

 

Sources: India Today, Vediconcepts, Varthana, InfoYoungIndia