Modern Homework - Parental Concern About It A Myth, Says Study
Thursday, August 20, 2009 - 23:28
in Psychology & Sociology
Annoyed that your child schleps home 35 lbs. of books and settles in for 3 hours of homework per night? Dreaming of an ancient time when teachers teached during the day?Nope. Contrary to common belief, parents are okay with the homework load, according to a new study from University of Nebraska-Lincoln researchers. Students are spending considerable time doing homework but parents are generally supportive of homework practices, their study says. They're also involved in homework, usually in minimal but supportive ways, said Ken Kiewra, UNL professor of educational psychology and an expert on learning strategies, homework and study methods. read more
