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Creative Solutions to the Homework Dilemma Joyce Beckles Capella University

Winter, 2013 362 Quincy Street Brooklyn, New York 11216 917-545-9392 Jebk70@aol.com Dr. Patricia Ryan

Running head: HOMEWORK DILEMMA Pre-proposal for a Research Project

Title of the Study: Creative Solutions to the Homework Dilemma

Research Paradigm

Statement of the Problem

Background and Context for the Problem

Importance or Significance of the Study

Research Design

Research Purpose Statement

Research Questions

Central research question.

Sub questions.

Running head: HOMEWORK DILEMMA Evaluative Annotated Bibliography

Anonymous, (2001). Dilemma: How do you get students to complete their homework? NEA Today. 19(7), 25. In this article, readers share ways educators can get students to complete their homework assignments by using local businesses within the community to help provide incentives. This article is relevant to the topic as it offers creative ways for teachers to get their students to complete homework. The author provides information that is easy to understand and implement. Katz, I., Kaplan, A. & Buzukashvily, T. (2011). The role of parents motivation in students autonomous motivation for doing homework. Learning and Individual Differences. 21(4), 376-386 This research investigates the role of parents in the quality of the motivation that students have regarding homework. Findings indicate that parents behaviors that support childrens psychological needs was positively related to the childrens motivation for doing homework. The findings highlight the role of type of parent involvement with homework in the childrens motivation to do homework. This article is relevant to my research as it informs schools of the importance of parental involvement when it comes to homework. The authors are credible and the research is useful. Lemieux, Eilish, (2006), Homework-Finding the Right Balance. ATA News. 41(5), 6 This article highlights the importance of teachers assigning meaningful homework, not just for the sake of assigning homework. Homework should not be busy work, but relevant and age appropriate. The research cited in this article indicates that in the elementary and middle school grades, homework doesnt transfer to higher achievement. But it is important that younger children be asked to read and that parents be excited about their child reading. This article is relevant to the research topic because it offers a solution. It is important that teachers find the right balance of meaningful, memorable and engaging homework for students to complete. Ropp, Carol, (1992). Solving the homework dilemma. The Mathematics Teacher. 85(7), 536. In this article, a teacher shares the point system used when homework is checked. For example, she gives 5 points for complete assignments and 1 point for incomplete assignments. This makes it easier for her to keep track of student progress. The author is a high school teacher and seems credible. The article is relevant to the topic of my research on solutions to the homework dilemma. Zuzanek, J, (2009). Students Study Time and Their Homework Problem. Social Indicators Research. 93(1), 111-115 This article addresses five issues; how homework loads of Canadian and American students compare with the workloads of students in other countries, how has the amount of homework changed over the last 10-20 years, how does greater homework loads affect the rest of students time use, what are the academic implications of more homework, and how do longer hours of homework affect students sense of time, stress and emotional health. This

Running head: HOMEWORK DILEMMA article is relevant to my research topic because it identifies some of the causes of students failure to complete homework assignments and it attempts to provide solutions.

Data Collection

Data Analysis and Interpretation

Ethical Considerations

Respect of persons.

Beneficence.

Justice.

Limitations of the Research Project

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