* Homeschooling: Parents or guardians are directly responsible for designing and delivering the curriculum, often using a variety of resources and teaching methods. This is usually a full-time commitment.
* Distance learning: Students learn remotely, often through online platforms, interacting with teachers and other students virtually. This can be part-time or full-time, supplementing traditional schooling or replacing it entirely. This often involves structured lessons and assessments.
* Unschooling: A less structured approach where learning is child-led and driven by curiosity, integrating education into everyday life experiences rather than following a formal curriculum.
* Hybrid learning: A combination of in-person and remote learning, often splitting time between a physical school and online learning.
The common thread is that the learning environment is primarily the student's home, rather than a dedicated school building. The methods and levels of parental involvement, structure, and curriculum vary greatly depending on individual circumstances and philosophies.