Hosts of a new programme and podcast on OAR FM are seeking to demystify home-schooling through conversations with parents and home-schooled students.
FunSchool is presented by Ōtepoti Dunedin Homeschoolers, a supportive and inclusive community for home-schooling families in the Otago region.
The group collaborates to create a range of educational and social opportunities that support the varied needs and curiosities of home-educating families.
FunSchool host Micah Clarke-Prebble, aged 14, said a commonly-held belief that home-schooled students were socially awkward was “misplaced”.
“We have so many groups, so many social circles and endless possibilities to interact and make friends.”
Co-host June Ward, aged 15, said the radio programme would explore the many strands of home-schooling, including “unschooling”, the idea that children can direct their own learning, at their own pace, without the rigid structures of formal education.
“We’ll offer a sneak-peek into the lives of home-schoolers, and how different families approach it to suit their own needs.”
FunSchool airs on 105.4FM and 1575AM on Tuesdays at 3pm. Podcasts are available from oar.org.nz and other major platforms.
Listen to the podcasts here
