Effective homework for primary students: a handbook for parents and teachers
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Book
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Publication Year
2000
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Issue Period
Homework (primary)
Subject
Homework (primary)
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Abstract
After serving on a committee to create a homework policy for my school, I found that both teachers and parents need clarification about issues surrounding homework. I discovered many misconceptions about the effects of homework on student learning, and saw a need to explain these. I compiled research on the history of homework, and the main purpose of homework. As well, I gathered information to understant the positive and negative effects of homework, and homework at the elementary level compared to middle and high school. I found research on guidelines for parents, teachers, schools, and districts. Based on the research, I created a handbook for parents and teachers. The handbook describes the research surrounding homework. As well, it offers simple guidelines for parents, teachers, schools, and districts."
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Committee Chair: Dr. Henry Williams
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1