Date of Award
8-2013
Document Type
Action Research Project
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Education
Department
Education
Department/School
Education
Abstract
The objective of our action research project was to determine if improved student to teacher engagement would lead to increased homework completion and quality. Our research focused on a kindergarten classroom consisting of 18 students and an EBD resource room consisting of 17 students in grades 7-12. We collected data from student interviews, student surveys, classroom observations, and homework completion charts. The survey dealt with students’ feelings toward homework and the student interviews dealt with what motivates the students. The results showed that students who felt appreciated were more engaged and were more motivated to complete homework. We plan to continue implementing student choice and will continue to build and sustain individual student to teacher relationships. We also plan to continue and maintain our homework completion models in our classrooms.
Recommended Citation
Gullickson, Amber; Primus, Amanda; and Primus, Eric. (2013). Increasing Homework Quality and Completion Through Improved Student Engagement. Retrieved from Sophia, the St. Catherine University repository website: https://sophia.stkate.edu/maed/3