Homework with Impact: Why What You Set and How You Set It Matters

This book provides practical ideas, strategies, and activities for teachers to implement in their classrooms to improve the impact of homework on pupils' attainment. It is based on over 5 years of research and links current evidence from cognitive psychology to effective homework practices.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 150 pages
Publication date: 31 August 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the realm of homework, shedding light on the types of activities that yield the greatest benefits for students' attainment. It provides a clear understanding of the research surrounding homework and offers practical insights on how to utilize it effectively. By suggesting ways to enhance the impact of homework, the book provides teachers with valuable ideas, strategies, and activities that can be seamlessly integrated into their classrooms.

The guidance offered in this book is grounded in over five years of extensive research, drawing upon current evidence from cognitive psychology regarding retrieval practice, spacing, and interleaving. This research has been carefully intertwined with the setting of homework to maximize its effectiveness.

The book encompasses a range of valuable topics, including suggestions for effective preparation tasks, a comprehensive discussion on metacognition and its role in helping students revise and complete schoolwork independently, an overview of effective homework checking practices, the significance of feedback, and how schools can support both students and parents in the realm of homework. Moreover, it emphasizes the importance of having a clear and concise homework policy.

This book is a must-read for school leaders and teachers across all subjects and phases, who are committed to ensuring that their homework activities have a profound impact on students' learning outcomes. By embracing the insights and strategies presented herein, educators can create an environment that fosters academic growth and fosters a love for learning.

Weight: 310g
Dimension: 174 x 244 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367637446