Date of Award
1-1-1991
Document Type
Practicum
Degree Name
Doctor of Education
Department
Center for the Advancement of Education
Advisor
Muriel L. Lundy
Committee Member
Richard G. Bozza
Keywords
district materials, elementary students, evening workshops, home and school cooperation, homework, homework sessions, homework-study skills, in-service training, parent education, parental involvement, school information devices, staff development, staff input, study habits, study skills, student support, workshops
Abstract
This practicum was designed to improve the homework-study skills routines of elementary students. This was to be done by educating the parent group. In-servicing staff members and providing materials and workshops for students. One goal of the program was to reduce the number of students attending homework sessions. A second goal was to plan evening workshops for parents and provide materials for use at home.
The writer met regularly with staff members to disseminate information dealing with the two major practicum areas. Home and School Information Devices we sent home regularly with students and four formal evening sessions for parents were held. Students experiencing difficulties in study and homework areas met with the writer to discuss strategies for improvement. Materials for addressing study skills were purchased by the district and distributed to staff and students.
The results of the practicum were positive. Parental involvement was consistently high while staff input added a great deal to the accomplishments of the five objectives. Home and school worked cooperatively in bring attention and improvement to the two areas of the practicum.