Graduate Project Title
Effective Homework for Primary Students: A Handbook for Parents and Teachers
Document Type
Graduate Project
Date of Degree Completion
Summer 2000
Degree Name
Master of Education (MEd)
Department
Education
Committee Chair
Harold S. Williams
Second Committee Member
Osman Alawiye
Third Committee Member
Don B. Woodcock
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 understand 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.
Recommended Citation
Buchanan, Gillian, "Effective Homework for Primary Students: A Handbook for Parents and Teachers" (2000). All Graduate Projects. 646.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/graduate_projects/646
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Curriculum and Instruction Commons, Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research Commons, Educational Methods Commons, Elementary Education Commons