Objectives

  1. Show awareness of the parent involvement provisions of No Child Left Behind.
  2. Cite potential benefits or problems associated with homework.
  3. State four types of homework, major instructional purposes of homework, and issues addressed by typical homework policies.
  4. Apply the communication framework to interactions with parents about homework.
  5. State an example of family learning appropriate to the level of instruction.
  6. Provide an example of school support for learning of students at the appropriate level of instruction.
  7. Develop a research-supported statement about the role of the teacher in learning at home.

Introduction