{"product_id":"rethinking-homework-2nd-edition-best-practices-that-support-diverse-needs-paperback","title":"Rethinking Homework, 2nd Edition: Best Practices That Support Diverse Needs - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCathy Vatterott\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this updated edition, Cathy Vatterott examines the role homework has played in the culture of schooling over the years; how such factors as family life, the media, and \"homework gap\" issues based on shifting demographics have affected the homework controversy; and what recent research as well as common sense tell us about the effects of homework on student learning. She also explores how the current homework debate has been reshaped by forces including the Common Core, a pervasive media and technology presence, the mass hysteria of \"achievement culture,\" and the increasing shift to standards-based and formative assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe best way to address the homework controversy is not to eliminate homework. Instead, the author urges educators to replace the old paradigm (characterized by long-standing cultural beliefs, moralistic views, and behaviorist philosophy) with a new paradigm based on the following elements: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigning high-quality homework tasks;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferentiating homework tasks;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeemphasizing grading of homework;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproving homework completion; and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImplementing homework support programs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eNumerous examples from teachers and schools illustrate the new paradigm in action, and readers will find useful new tools to start them on their own journey. The end product is homework that works--for all students, at all levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIs homework an essential component of rigorous schooling or a harmful practice that alienates and discourages a significant number of students? Nine years after Rethinking Homework: Best Practices That Support Diverse Needs was published, the debate over this complex question endures. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In this updated edition, Cathy Vatterott examines the role homework has played in the culture of schooling over the years; how such factors as family life, the media, and \"homework gap\" issues based on shifting demographics have affected the homework controversy; and what recent research as well as common sense tell us about the effects of homework on student learning. She also explores how the current homework debate has been reshaped by forces including the Common Core, a pervasive media and technology presence, the mass hysteria of \"achievement culture,\" and the increasing shift to standards-based and formative assessment. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The best way to address the homework controversy is not to eliminate homework. Instead, the author urges educators to replace the old paradigm (characterized by long-standing cultural beliefs, moralistic views, and behaviorist philosophy) with a new paradigm based on the following elements: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e * Designing high-quality homework tasks;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e * Differentiating homework tasks;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e * Deemphasizing grading of homework;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e * Improving homework completion; and\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e * Implementing homework support programs. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Numerous examples from teachers and schools illustrate the new paradigm in action, and readers will find useful new tools to start them on their own journey. The end product is homework that works--for all students, at all levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 216\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 25, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47436166004914,"sku":"9781416626565","price":36.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/6afba12f3095a5557ba4c135209ffa74.webp?v=1778640106","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/rethinking-homework-2nd-edition-best-practices-that-support-diverse-needs-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}