Vatterott (education, University of Missouri-St. Louis) examines the role homework has played in the...
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Vatterott (education, University of Missouri-St. Louis) examines the role homework has played in the culture of schooling over the years, looking at how changes in family life, the media, and the "balance movement" have affected the homework controversy. She summarizes what both research and common sense reveal about the effects of homework on student learning. The author urges educators to replace moralistic views and the puritan work ethic with a new homework paradigm based on designing quality homework tasks, deemphasizing grading of homework, and implementing homework support strategies. Examples from real-life teachers and schools demonstrate the new paradigm in action. A homework survey for parents is included. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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