The battle over homework : common ground for administrators, teachers, and parents
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The battle over homework : common ground for administrators, teachers, and parents
Corwin Press, c2001
2nd ed
- : cloth
- : paper
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Includes bibliographical references (p.79-82)
Description and Table of Contents
Description
This book is about homework and the role it plays in the lives of students, teachers and families. The author discusses the history of homework, the positive and negative aspects of homework in the course of a student's education, and the various kinds of homework best used to motivate and positively influence the student. The reader learns what amount of homework is best for each age group. The book provides readers with the terms, definitions, and research evidence needed to hold conversations about homework in a constructive manner. Furthermore, readers will gain the necessary insight into homework to set effective homework policies, rules and guidelines.
This is a user-friendly, yet research-based book that looks at all sides of the debate over homework while giving the reader specific tools to help them achieve what is best for their schools, classrooms and children.
Table of Contents
Homework
Finding the Common Ground
Does Homework Work?
Time Spent on Homework Assignments
The Homework Assignment
Home and Community Influences on Homework
Homework Policies for School Districts, Schools, and Classrooms
Quick Tips for Parents and Students
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