Date of Award
2000
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Art
Department
Education
First Advisor
Pamela Nickels
Second Advisor
Anita Sankar
Third Advisor
Jerry Bolden
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to identify the attitudes of parents and students toward homework. Since homework can be an effective learning experience for students and can involve parents in their children's education, the researcher sought to gain an insight into the area of homework as seen from the perspective of these individuals. The study examined the attitudes of 30 parents and 30 students in a Sixth Grade Center in St. Louis County. Data for the study was collected by having each of the study's participants complete an attitude survey related to the subject of homework. The results were analyzed, and the findings were discussed. The researcher found some similarities between the current study and previous research, including the importance placed upon homework by parents and the amount of time spent on homework by students. In addition, some apparent differences of opinions between parents and students were identified. Other findings were discussed, limitations were acknowledged, and implications for future study were suggested.
Recommended Citation
Jackson, Pearl A., "Exploring the Attitudes of Parents and Students Toward Homework" (2000). Theses. 855.
https://digitalcommons.lindenwood.edu/theses/855
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