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HOME-BASED EDUCATION [3 records]

Record 1 2021-08-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • School and School-Related Administration
  • Education Theory and Methods
  • Collaboration with the OQLF
DEF

A form of education in which a school-age child is taught at home, usually by a parent.

OBS

In this form of education, the child does not attend an elementary or secondary school, and parents are responsible for the teaching given to their child.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Administration scolaire et parascolaire
  • Théories et méthodes pédagogiques
  • Collaboration avec l'OQLF
DEF

Mode d'éducation dans lequel l'enseignement est donné à domicile à un enfant d'âge scolaire, généralement par un parent.

OBS

Dans ce mode d'éducation, l'enfant ne fréquente pas une école primaire ou secondaire, et les parents sont responsables de l'enseignement qui lui est donné.

OBS

instruction à domicile : terme publié au Journal officiel de la République française le 25 février 2018.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Administración escolar y paraescolar
  • Teorías y métodos pedagógicos
  • Colaboración con la OQLF
OBS

educación en casa: La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, recomienda sustituir el anglicismo "homeschooling" por "educación en casa" o expresiones similares en español.

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Record 2 2018-03-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Education
OBS

Saskatchewan Home Based Educators(SHBE) is the official voice of home-based educators in Saskatchewan. [It aims to create] a positive social network and a positive political environment for all those who choose home-based education. [It] also [provides] supportive, social and instructional resources for [its] members.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Pédagogie

Spanish

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Record 3 2015-12-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Education Theory and Methods
  • Training of Personnel
CONT

Formal learning is usually organized by professional educators and leads to a qualification. It traditionally takes place in educational institutions such as universities and colleges, and in structured training sessions in the workplace. Learners engaged in distance education may participate in formal learning that is designed and sponsored by recognized institutions and agencies but is geographically home-based or workplace-based.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Théories et méthodes pédagogiques
  • Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
CONT

L'apprentissage formel (formal learning) est défini comme intervenant dans un contexte organisé et structuré. Il est clairement identifié comme activité d'apprentissage. On peut citer comme exemple l'instruction formelle ou la formation en entreprise. Par nature, cet apprentissage conduit à une certification, [...].

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Teorías y métodos pedagógicos
  • Capacitación del personal
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