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ERIC Clearinghouse on Reading, English, and Communication, Bloomington, IN. – 2001
This book, one of a series, focuses on help with homework. The message of the series urges parents and children to spend time together, talk about stories, and learn together. The first part of each book presents stories appropriate for varying grade levels, both younger children and those in grades three and four, and each book presents stories…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Homework, Parent Student Relationship, Reading Aloud to Others
1997
This booklet presents parents with 10 "easy and fun" tips for making homework as beneficial as possible for their children and to develop in their children a good attitude about homework. The 10 tips are: make your expectations clear; find the right spot; make time; monitor your child's progress; encourage good habits; support and be available;…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Homework, Parent Student Relationship, Parent Teacher Cooperation
England, David A.; Flatley, Joannis K. – 1985
Attitudes toward homework are explored through a review of research and interviews. The interviews were conducted with teachers, students, principals, and parents on the pros and cons of homework assignments. Included in the discussions were the kinds of homework assigned, reasons for the assignments, time spent on homework, and the effects of…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Family Life, Homework, Parent Attitudes
Paulu, Nancy; Lehr, Fran; Walne, Marina Balentine – US Department of Education, 2005
Research shows clearly that children are more likely to succeed in learning when their families actively support them. When family members read with their children, talk with their teachers, participate in school or other learning activities and help them with homework, they give children a tremendous advantage. Home work is important because it…
Descriptors: Homework, Parents, Study Skills, Study Habits
Kuepper, Joan Eklund – 1987
This guide provides methods for parents to assist their children in homework. The first of the guide's 10 chapters discusses motivation. Looking at sources of motivation, reviewing study skill shaping strategies, learning about rewards, and accomplishment are addressed. The second chapter discusses communication. Considering message forms,…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Elementary Secondary Education, Homework, Listening Skills
Office of Educational Research and Improvement (ED), Washington, DC. Office of Reform Assistance and Dissemination. – 1996
Following a list of four reasons teachers assign homework, this guide discusses ways for parents to help children with successful completion of homework assignments including: (1) show that education and homework are important; (2) check on the child's work; (3) provide guidance; and (4) talk with someone at school if problems occur. The guide…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Elementary Secondary Education, Homework, Parent Attitudes
Horner, Charlotte M. – Academic Therapy, 1987
A four-stage model, designed to shape learning disabled students' independent study skills and foster generalization of skills is presented: (1) ease students into a homework routine; (2) focus on time management; (3) teach problem-solving techniques; and (4) conclude in independent study with intermittent parent and teacher monitoring. (CB)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Homework, Independent Study, Learning Disabilities
Beaulieu, John E.; Granzin, Alex; Romaine, Deborah S. – 1999
Noting that parents are as important to children's success as teachers, this book suggests ways busy parents can support their children's learning. Chapter 1, "What's a Time-Starved Parent To Do?" discusses the demands on parents' free time, the child's role in learning, the parent's role in helping children learn, and the importance of parent…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Childhood Needs, Elementary Secondary Education, Employed Parents
Torreano, Joanna Montagna – 2000
This book presents tips, in the form of questions and answers, to help beginning teachers feel less isolated. There are six sections. "Getting Your Act Together" includes "What To Do Before School Opens"; "The First Day of School"; "Open House"; "Goal Setting"; and "Last Day of School.""Getting To Know You" includes "Administrators"; "Board of…
Descriptors: Beginning Teachers, Boards of Education, Children, Childrens Literature
Blaydes, John – Corwin Press, 2004
Today's principals face unique challenges--demands of time, knowledge, and organization, which take their toll on even the most flexible leader. A complement to the insightful "Survival Skills for the Principalship: A Treasure Chest of Time-Savers, Short-Cuts, and Strategies to Help You Keep a Balance in Your Life" (ED495598), this ready-to-edit…
Descriptors: Computer Peripherals, Principals, Stress Management, Instructional Leadership
Blaydes, John – Corwin Press, 2004
Today's principals face unique challenges--demands of time, knowledge, and organization which take their toll on even the most flexible leader. This compilation of resources offers practical, ready-to-use solutions to the issues and dilemmas facing principals every day. These valuable resources can be consulted for years to come as a long-term…
Descriptors: Principals, Stress Management, Instructional Leadership, Administrator Effectiveness