ERIC Number: EJ1200138
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019
Pages: 8
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ISSN: ISSN-1539-9664
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The Case for (Quality) Homework
Bempechat, Janine
Education Next, v19 n1 p36-43 Win 2019
Developmentally appropriate homework plays a critical role in the formation of positive learning beliefs and behaviors, including a belief in one's academic ability, a deliberative and effortful approach to mastery, and higher expectations and aspirations for one's future. It can prepare children to confront ever-more-complex tasks, develop resilience in the face of difficulty, and learn to embrace rather than shy away from challenge. In short, homework is a key vehicle through which we can help shape children into mature learners. This article describes how homework improves learning and how parents can help.
Descriptors: Homework, Parent Role, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Academic Ability, Self Concept, Mastery Learning, Resilience (Psychology), Educational Benefits, Student Behavior, Study Habits, Academic Aspiration, Academic Achievement, Parent Child Relationship, Social Class, Community Support, Educational Quality, Equal Education, Excellence in Education, Elementary Secondary Education
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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