Call for Proposals (CFP): College Professors Who Homeschool: Expertise, Theory, and Practice
Deadline for Submission: DEADLINE EXTENDED: Feb. 21, 2025
As the homeschooling movement continues to grow, with close to 4 million documented homeschoolers in America (NHERI), college professors who choose to educate their own children at home bring a unique and valuable perspective to this educational approach. We invite college professors from various disciplines to contribute chapters to an upcoming collection on "College Professors and Homeschooling: Bridging Academic Scholarship and Home Education."
This volume will explore the intersections of academic expertise, pedagogical innovation, and personal experiences as college professors shape and design homeschool education for their children. The collection seeks to provide insights into how higher education professionals approach home education, offering both theoretical and practical contributions to the growing body of homeschooling literature.
Topics of Interest:
We welcome proposals that address, but are not limited to, the following themes:
1. Academic Expertise in Homeschooling:
- How do professors incorporate their specialized knowledge into homeschool curricula?
- What academic methods, tools, or resources are adapted from university-level teaching to homeschool environments?
- How are college professors using higher education frameworks to teach complex topics to younger students?
2. Interdisciplinary Learning:
- How do college professors blend multiple disciplines (e.g., literature, science, history, philosophy) to create a rich, interdisciplinary learning experience at home?
- What are the challenges and opportunities of teaching beyond a single academic field in homeschooling?
- How do college professors who homeschool integrate critical thinking, research, and inquiry-based learning into homeschool education?
3. Innovative Pedagogical Approaches:
- How do college professors tailor advanced teaching techniques (such as flipped classrooms, Socratic dialogue, project-based learning, etc.) to the homeschool setting?
- How are college professors exploring different homeschooling philosophies (Montessori, classical, unschooling, etc.) and how do these intersect with or diverge from traditional education practices?
- How are college professors utilizing their state or local resources for educational enrichment?
4. Culturally Responsive and Inclusive Education:
- How are college professors addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion in their homeschool curriculum?
- How are college professors creating strategies for an anti-racist, gender-inclusive, or culturally competent homeschool environment?
- How are college professors using diverse literature, art, and media to broaden perspectives in home education?
5. Educational Technology and Resources:
- How do professors use digital tools, online courses, and other higher education resources to enrich homeschool learning?
- What are some recommendations on open-source academic materials, digital platforms, or university resources adapted for younger students?
6. Balancing Professional and Homeschooling Roles:
- What are some challenges and rewards of being a professor and a homeschool educator simultaneously?
- How are professors managing their time, energy, and workload while fulfilling both roles?
- How can professors describe the emotional and intellectual impact of homeschooling on professors’ academic careers, specifically on women?
7. Advocacy, Policy, and Future Directions:
- What are some of the roles of college professors in advocating for homeschooling within the academic and broader educational communities?
- What are some perspectives on how homeschooling can impact broader educational reform or contribute to academic discourse?
- What are some future directions for the intersection of higher education and homeschooling practices?
8. Debunking Homeschool Myths:
- How are college professors who homeschool addressing socialization through activities such as, but not limited to: tutorials, co-ops, learning pods, extracurriculars, sports, and other community groups that provide social interaction?
- How are college professors who homeschool preparing their children for the workforce and/or adult responsibilities?
- How are college professors who homeschool exposing their children to diverse individuals and groups?
We also welcome Case Studies and Personal Narratives that might address following:
- Detailed case studies of homeschooling approaches that professors have found successful.
- Personal stories that reflect the unique experiences and challenges faced by professors who homeschool.
- Reflections on how homeschooling has changed or influenced professors’ views on education and academia.
Submission Guidelines:
- Abstract: Submit a 300-500 word abstract outlining the focus of your chapter, key arguments, and how it contributes to the overall theme of the volume. Please label the theme you chose to explore at the top of the abstract with your title.
- Author Bio: Include a brief biography (100-150 words) highlighting your academic background, current teaching role, and any relevant homeschooling experience.
- Proposal Submission Deadline: November 29, 2024
- Full Chapter Submission (if accepted): March 10, 2025
- Chapter Length: Chapters should range between 4,000-6,000 words. We also welcome homeschool vignettes/narratives that are shorter in length ranging from 2,000 to 5,000 words that outline particularly poignant moments, revelations, or curious instances that solidified your desire to homeschool.
Submission Process: Send abstracts and author bios via email to hwillia4 with the subject line “Homeschooling Professor Proposal.”
Contact Information: For questions or more information, please contact hwillia4.
We look forward to receiving your proposals and sharing your unique perspectives on homeschooling as a professor.
Ray, Brian D. "How Many Homeschool Students Are There in the United States During the 2021-2022 School Year?" National Home Education Research Institute, 12 Jan. 2022, https://www.nheri.org/how-many-homeschool-students-are-there-in-the-united-states-during-the-2021-2022-school-year/. A
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Call for Proposals (CFP): College Professors Who Homeschool: Expertise, Theory, and Practice. Deadline for Submission: Nov. 29, 2024 DEADLINE EXTENDED: Dec. 29, 2024
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Dr. Heidi M. Williams
Associate Professor
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Tennessee State University
Languages, Literature, and Philosophy