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Cooper, Harris – 1994
For many years, homework has been a topic of heated public discussion and concern of students, parents, teachers, and administrators. Perhaps the most crucial question regards its efficacy for improving academic achievement. This book combines the results of research studies and exemplary practices to provide guidance about homework to…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Assignments, Elementary Secondary Education, Home Study
Turner, Thomas – Tennessee Education, 1984
Summarizes arguments of advocates and opponents of homework. Stresses that timing of assignments, nature of and reasons for giving assignments, clarity and completeness of assignment explanations, and treatment of completed assignments must be considered for homework to be an effective, joy-giving tool. Offers nine ideas for making homework more…
Descriptors: Assignments, Educational Philosophy, Elementary Secondary Education, Guidelines
Download full textThomas, Anne Hill – OSSC Bulletin, 1992
The relevance of homework in today's schools is explored in this bulletin. Following the introduction, chapter 1 examines the effect of homework on academic achievement and concludes that there is a lack of agreement on the benefits of homework and on the amount of time students should spend on it. Chapter 2 describes homework practices in some…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Assignments, Elementary Secondary Education, Home Study
Salend, Spencer J.; Schliff, Janet – Academic Therapy, 1988
Guidelines are presented to assist special educators in implementing homework practices. They include determining the amount of homework, deciding on the content of homework, selecting the type of homework, explaining homework to students, assisting students with their homework, motivating students to complete homework, evaluating homework, and…
Descriptors: Assignments, Classroom Techniques, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
LaConte, Ronald T. – 1981
Three types of homework assignments are commmon in schools in the United States: practice, preparation, and extension. To be effective, practice exercises must be highly individualized and based on the progress of each student. Preparation normally refers to reading assignments given prior to class meetings. Homework of this sort should be…
Descriptors: Assignments, Educational Television, Elementary Secondary Education, Home Study
Duckett, Jean C. – 1983
Even the most intelligent children can have low rates of achievement if their natural abilities are not supported by effective study practices at home. The development of good study habits requires the guidance and firm supervision of a caring adult. The following suggestions should help parents guide their children in the development of good…
Descriptors: Assignments, Elementary Secondary Education, Guidelines, Habit Formation
Lambert, Michael P., Ed.; Welch, Sally R., Ed. – 1993
This handbook contains a collection of 10 essays on practical skills needed by correspondence educators. The emphasis is on the "how to" of home study. The scope of the handbook includes coverage of the major aspects of providing instructional and administrative service to students, from how to organize the student services department to…
Descriptors: Assignments, Correspondence Study, Educational Administration, Grading
