{"product_id":"international-perspectives-on-student-outcomes-and-homework-1","title":"International Perspectives on Student Outcomes and Homework","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis synthesis of the latest knowledge on homework presents unique findings by researchers from various countries and diverse professional backgrounds. It approaches the topic of homework from several perspectives, including\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eits political and cultural contexts \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003easpects of parental involvement and parent-child relationships \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eschool contexts and practices \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eobservable impacts \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt highlights homework-specific concerns and considers two principal solutions. Firstly, support initiatives from schools and communities. Secondly, improved homework design, aimed at attracting greater student interest and promoting communication within families. Recommendations for practice and future research are also discussed. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA political analysis shows that current confusion about homework might stem from a tension between two prevailing ideologies, one stressing students’ improved achievement in competing economies, and the other privileging collaboration between the school, family and community. This book considers how both teachers and parents can ensure a balance between the child’s school life and his or her overall development. Certain community resources are available to parents and students, but these in no way absolve parents of the responsibility to maintain an interest in their child’s school activities. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eInternational Perspectives on Student Outcomes and Homework\u003c\/em\u003e proposes ideas and actions of relevance to everyone interested in the issue: school administrations, teachers in training and in practice, parents, and researchers eager to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field. It is a perfect companion to International \u003cem\u003ePerspectives on Contexts, Communities and Evaluated Innovative Practices\u003c\/em\u003e, also edited by Rollande Deslandes, and published simultaneously by Routledge.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54255124611416,"sku":"9780415845281","price":65.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9780415845281_ceefe45b-1a60-498a-90b8-7c51c76f71f1.jpg?v=1769688026","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/international-perspectives-on-student-outcomes-and-homework-1","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}