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Homework, Learning and Academic Success: The Role of Family and Contextual Variables

by Antonio Valle

Book Details

Publisher:Frontiers Media SA
Published:2020-02-24
Pages:130
Format:BOOK
Language:en

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About This Book

The main purpose of this Research Topic is to analyze and identify the main family and contextual variables that are involved in the process of carrying out homework. This will require studying the role played by teachers, students, and families in order to ensure that schoolwork is a useful learning tool. Although the role of the student is, obviously, crucial in homework, research has focused on the cumulative time spent by the student carrying out homework. However, the time spent on homework

Our Review

This research collection provides a comprehensive analysis of the complex ecosystem surrounding student homework, moving beyond simplistic time-on-task measurements to explore the crucial roles of teachers, students, and families. It investigates the key family and contextual variables that determine whether schoolwork becomes a useful learning tool or a source of friction, offering a multidimensional view of academic success factors that influence homework effectiveness and student engagement.

What distinguishes this work is its deliberate shift in focus from the quantity of homework to the quality of the entire homework process, examining the intricate dynamics between parental involvement, teaching strategies, and student self-regulation. Educators, school administrators, and educational psychologists will find this an essential resource for developing evidence-based homework policies that foster productive learning environments and strengthen the vital home-school connection.

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