Affiliation:
1. Harris Cooper is the Frederick A. Middlebush Professor of Psychology and a research associate of the Center for Research in Social Psychology at the University of Missouri—Columbia.
2. Barbara Nye is a professor of education and executive director of the Center of Excellence: Basic Skills at Tennessee State University. Address: Harris Cooper, Department of Psychology, McAlester Hall, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65211.
Abstract
The literature on homework for students with learning disabilities is reviewed. First, a summary of Cooper's (1989a) synthesis of research on homework for students without disabilities is presented, including (a) a definition of homework, (b) a model of the homework process, (c) the results of a meta-analysis of homework studies, and (d) generic policy guidelines. Next, special education research on homework conducted after 1985 is described. The literature is divided into studies that manipulated homework conditions and homework-related surveys of teachers and parents. The results of the literature review suggest that homework policies and practices for students with learning disabilities should emphasize (a) simple, short assignments; (b) careful monitoring by and prominent rewards from teachers; and (c) parental involvement, especially to provide structure, conducive environments, and immediate rewards.
Subject
General Health Professions,Education,Health (social science)
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