This paper introduces the concept homework as one of the most frequently used teaching strategies in schools. It discusses purposes and process of homework; teachers’ role in the homework; parental involvement in students’ homework; what parents do when they involve themselves in children’s homework; positive perspectives on homework; and negative perspectives on homework. Finally, it concludes by pointing out some suggestions.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Purposes and Process of Homework
3. Teachers’ Role in the Homework
4. Parental Involvement in Students’ Homework
5. What Do Parents Do When They Involve Themselves in Children’s Homework?
5.1 Establish Physical and Psychological Structures for the Child’s Homework Performance
5.2 Interact with the School or Teacher about Homework
5.3 Provide General Oversight of the Homework Process
5.4 Respond to the Student’s Homework Performance
5.5 Engage in Homework Processes and Tasks With the Child
5.6 Engage in Meta-strategies Designed to Create a Fit Between Task Demands and the Child’s Skill Levels
5.7 Engage in Interactive Processes Supporting the Child’s Understanding of Homework
5.8 Engage in Meta-strategies Designed to Help the Child Learn Processes Conducive to Achievement
6. General Homework Tips for Parents
7. Positive Perspectives on Homework
8. Negative Perspectives on Homework
9. Conclusion
Objectives and Research Themes
The primary objective of this paper is to examine the management and impact of parental involvement in children's after-school homework, exploring how these practices can be optimized to enhance independent learning and educational outcomes. The paper investigates the interplay between teachers' design of homework and the supportive role parents play within the home environment.
- The purposes and design processes of effective homework assignments.
- The critical role teachers play as bridges between schools and families.
- Categorization of parental involvement strategies, including home-based and school-based approaches.
- The balance between the positive academic benefits of homework and potential negative pressures or imbalances.
- Practical guidelines for parents to provide supportive, rather than overwhelming, guidance.
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What Do Parents Do When They Involve Themselves in Children’s Homework?
Hoover-Dempsey et al. (2001) inform that parents as a group engage in a broad range of homework involvement behaviors. Hoover-Dempsey et al. (2001: 201-203) identify what parents do when they involve themselves in children’s homework. The following are what parents do when they involve themselves in children’s homework as adopted from Hoover Dempsey et al. (2001: 201-203):
I. Establish Physical and Psychological Structures for the Child’s Homework Performance
Homework is often presented as a school requirement for successful child learning, and parents often create school-like structures to support homework success (example, arranging the environment, establishing schedules for time use). In some instances, parents control these structures; in others, parents follow the student’s lead or work in other ways to fit homework involvement into the “flow” of family life. Variations in these strategies have been linked to patterns of child-rearing values (example, beliefs that the child should conform to external authority; beliefs that the parent should support the child’s unique needs.
Summary of Chapters
Introduction: Provides an overview of homework as a teaching strategy and outlines the need for increased parental involvement and clear policies to support children's independent learning.
Purposes and Process of Homework: Explores why teachers design homework and identifies ten broad purposes ranging from skill practice to developing student responsibility.
Teachers’ Role in the Homework: Discusses the central role of teachers in designing purposeful assignments and facilitating communication between school and parents.
Parental Involvement in Students’ Homework: Examines different types of parental involvement—home-based, school-based, and academic socialization—and their relation to student achievement.
What Do Parents Do When They Involve Themselves in Children’s Homework?: Details eight specific behaviors and strategies parents use, from structural environment setup to meta-strategies for fostering learning processes.
General Homework Tips for Parents: Offers practical, research-backed advice for parents on how to best support their child's homework completion without overstepping.
Positive Perspectives on Homework: Summarizes the academic and non-academic benefits of homework, emphasizing its role in fostering independent learning and study habits.
Negative Perspectives on Homework: Addresses potential drawbacks such as boredom, family conflict, cheating, and increased socio-economic disparities in educational support.
Conclusion: Reaffirms the necessity of collaborative homework policies and suggests ways to balance parental involvement to avoid interference while maximizing learning outcomes.
Keywords
Homework, Parental Involvement, Student Achievement, Teachers' Role, Educational Policy, Academic Socialization, Home-School Partnership, Independent Learning, Teaching Strategies, Homework Management, Student Development, Learning Environment, After-School Programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary focus of this paper?
The paper focuses on the management of parental involvement in students' after-school homework and explores how these interactions can positively or negatively affect children's learning and school success.
What are the central themes of the work?
The central themes include the purposes of homework, the roles of teachers in managing assignments, different types of parental involvement (home-based vs. school-based), and the overall impact of homework on student achievement.
What is the primary goal of the research?
The goal is to advocate for structured homework policies and improved collaboration between teachers and parents to enhance children's independent learning and academic development.
What scientific methods are used in this paper?
The paper utilizes a literature review approach, synthesizing existing research, meta-analyses, and educational studies from various authors like Hoover-Dempsey, Epstein, and Cooper.
What is addressed in the main body of the work?
The main body covers the theoretical purposes of homework, teachers' strategies for engagement, a detailed classification of what parents actually do during homework time, and an analysis of both the positive and negative perspectives of homework practice.
Which keywords best characterize this work?
Key terms include homework, parental involvement, student achievement, home-school partnership, and academic socialization.
What does the author mean by "TIPS" interactive homework?
TIPS (Teachers Involve Parents in Schoolwork) is a design for homework that encourages students to have conversations about their classwork with family members, aiming to bridge the gap between classroom learning and the home environment.
Why does the paper argue that parents should not provide "answers" to their children?
The author argues that providing answers denies the student the opportunity to learn the material themselves and teaches the child a dependency on others when faced with difficult tasks.
What role does socio-economic status play in parental involvement?
The research notes that parents with higher education levels and resources are often more involved, which may reinforce existing disparities in educational support among students.
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- Juhudi Cosmas (Autor), 2012, Management of parental Involvement in the Students' after-school homework, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/196360
