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Bennett, Taryn; Ramsaroop, Sarita; Petersen, Nadine – Issues in Educational Research, 2021
Many rural children in South Africa are subjected to social isolation, poor quality schooling and other related challenges, which impacts their growth and development and access to post-school educational opportunities. Well-functioning boarding schools offer a solution but research in South Africa is still in its infancy. Using the theoretical…
Descriptors: Rural Areas, Social Isolation, Boarding Schools, Educational Opportunities
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Bas, Gökhan; Sentürk, Cihad; Cigerci, Fatih Mehmet – Issues in Educational Research, 2017
The main purpose of this study was to determine the effect of homework assignments on students' academic achievement. This meta-analysis sought an answer to the research question: "What kind of effect does homework assignment have on students' academic achievement levels?" In this research, meta-analysis was adopted to determine the…
Descriptors: Homework, Academic Achievement, Meta Analysis, Correlation
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Weekes, Trish; Phelan, Lorraine; Macfarlane, Sally; Pinson, Jenny; Francis, Virginia – Issues in Educational Research, 2011
Young people from refugee backgrounds face significant academic and social challenges in mainstream secondary education in Australia. Research suggests that mentoring initiatives and tutoring can help students remain engaged in education and achieve positive educational, social and emotional outcomes. The Classroom Connect Project is a joint…
Descriptors: Mentors, Foreign Countries, Tutors, Volunteers