The Battle Over Homework: Common Ground for Administrators, Teachers, and Parents

by Harris M. Cooper

Overview

Homework is the cause of more friction between schools and home than any other aspect of education and becomes the prime battlefield when schools, families, and communities view one another as adversaries. This comprehensive fourth edition tackles all the tough questions: What’s the right amount of homework? What role should parents play in the homework process? What is the connection between homework and achievement?

This essential reference offers all stakeholders—administrators, teachers, and parents—the opportunity to end the battle and turn homework into a cooperative endeavor to promote student learning.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781631440076
Publisher:	Carrel Books
Publication date:	02/03/2015
Edition description:	Third Edition
Pages:	137
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Harris M. Cooper is professor in the Department of Psychology & Neuroscience at Duke University. He earned his doctorate degree in social psychology from the University of Connecticut. His research interests include research synthesis, applications of social and developmental psychology to educational policy issues, homework, school calendars, and afterschool programs.

Table of Contents

Homework
Finding the Common Ground
Does Homework Work?
Time Spent on Homework Assignments
The Homework Assignment
Home and Community Influences on Homework
Homework Policies for School Districts, Schools, and Classrooms
Quick Tips for Parents and Students

Editorial Reviews

Answers all the hot questions regarding homework. Thoroughly grounded in research and provides practical tools for creating effective classroom, school, and district homework policies.

Ronald L. Russell

"An easy-to-read, comprehensive resource that provides practical information for teachers, administrators, district staff, and parents interested in best schooling practices around homework. "

Barb Keating

"The Battle Over Homework is an excellent resource that provides research-based information as well as practical information. Administrators, teachers, and parents will find Cooper's book to be an indispensable resource. "

Mary Johnstone