Chapter 1
INTRODUCTION
A.
Background of the Study.
Homework
helps instill knowledge and promotes better learning among students. As many of
the studies done by researchers, constant practice or drills makes a student be
much familiarize with the lecture and latter from there, it leads to an
acquirement of skill. It is said that a frequent exposure of students in a
topic that can help in the learning process as well as in making the lessons
easier for the learner. Also, the said reason why homework tends to be such a
hard task given by teachers in spite of the small percentage it partakes in a
student's grade is because it serves as a real-life example for in the reality
everything is as complicated and as hard as what this task is implying. (
http://www.helium.com/items/1525966-the-importance-of-homework)
Not only educational
benefits but also intrapersonal skills are given by homework. With homework and
assignments given at most times and not all is that simple to make, sense of
responsibility and independence is observe throughout these activities. One of
the reasons why teachers give challenging types of homework is not just to test
the students' academic abilities but also to enhance the intrapersonal skills
of the children. (
http://www.helium.com/items/1310123-homework-is-essential)
As studied
by numbers of researchers and experts, the positive outcomes tends to become unachieved
anymore and much worse, there are more adverse effects outnumbering the said
good results of homework on students. The studies show that the said positive
outcomes that homework should be providing students are all but myths. Its negative
effects over-rule students not only in the academically aspects but also psychologically,
mentally and sometimes, physically. It tends to build up many conflicts like
being stressed, mentally fatigued, frustration, family conflicts, lacking time
for other activities or disinterest in learning. (
http://www.alfiekohn.org/teaching/edweek/homework.htm)
Filipino
students have a lot of negative assumption towards homework. Whenever students
were assigned or given homework; mostly, they immediately considered it as a
burden rather than a help or something that is beneficial. Students immediately
jump into conclusions regarding this task without further knowing the effects
of homework, specially the positive effects.
Other than
the imprinted mentality of the students, one of the main reasons why most
students tend to reject homework is that teachers do not regard their position.
With all different subjects likely to assign numerous amount of homework in
addition with home responsibilities and outside school activities, the given twenty-four
hours in a whole day seems to be not enough to finish the entire task that students
needed to be done.
Since,
there have been numerous studies done abroad about homework, these foreign
findings and studies should to be tested locally to prove the accurateness of these
researches as a consideration on cultural differences. Given all the evident
advantages and disadvantages of homework on students, this research focuses on
the effects of homework on Filipino students.
B.
Statement of the Problem
This study aims to answer this
question:
1. What are the effects of homework on
Filipino Students?
C.
Significance of the Study
Students. Knowledge
on both sides of the effects of homework may broaden a student’s understanding
and correct misconceptions towards homework. Furthermore, the researcher hopes
to open up new perspectives which can make some curious students interested on
the subject matter and make similar studies for the betterment of the current
educational status with regard to homework.
Parents. As the
main guardian or forebearers of the students, learning information on how
students were affected by homework maybe a considerable help. For homework is
done at home, these tasks may greatly affect children or students in many
aspects; parents can easily supervise the reaction and performance of their
children. As parents, if these have adverse effect, this research can assist in
ways to fix these problems.
Teachers
and Professors. This research paper would benefit teachers and professors
because information could be used to revise current lesson plans and activities
for the greater benefits of students.
Future
Researchers. This study will adequately help future researchers to make similar
studies; since, there are still lots of concerns regarding the local
educational system specifically, homework. There have also been many researches
about this matter done on the other countries but because their findings cannot
fully be proven true in the local setting; then, this study can encourage
future researchers to further study about this subject matter locally. This
research paper can also be utilized as a source of valuable data and
information that is also based on other researches and studies.
D.
Scope and Delimitation
This study
focuses in the effects of homework on Filipino students. Homework is said to
have number of benefits given to student; but in these times, it is also said
to have more adverse effects than the positive outcomes. This research will try
to find out reasons on why these said effects were experienced by students.
Due to
time constraints, this study would point more on why negative effects
outnumbers the positive effects of homework on students although both sides are
still to be presented on the research paper. With this emphasis given,
revisions, solutions, and recommendations can be given much attention and
details. This study will only impart some factors and effects due to the
limited time given to conduct research. Aside from time constraint, the respondents
will not encompass all levels, for the respondents will mostly come from high
school and college students. Another factor that limits the study is that
primary data and information are generally proven only on a local setting.
E.
Materials and Methods
This
research will use a descriptive method since the researchers aim to describe
and to discuss the effects of homework on Filipino students which are a subject
matter that is an essential concern on the current educational system in the
Philippines. This method is defined as "...method involving collection of
data n order to test hypothesis or to answer questions concerning the current
status of the subject of the study." (Gay 1976). With the aim of this
method, descriptive method can be considered as an applicable approach for the
study.
Information
relevant to the study was gathered from various reference materials such as
thesis and articles from online sources. Surveys and interviews on students
were also done to gather more data and strengthen the findings of the research.
F.
Definition of Terms
Assessment. Gathering
information about the level of performance of individual students.
Comprehension. The
way in which ideas are organized into categories.
Electronic
Discussion Board. Computer discussion area where
individuals can post messages and other individuals will respond at a later
time.
Evaluation. Process
of assessing work completed by an individual, group, or institution with the
aim of determining whether the individual, group, or institution has meet
predetermined standards.
Exercise. Problem,
task or other activity aimed at developing or improving a person's skill or
knowledge.
Handout. Typically a sheet
provided to all members of group that contains vital information, a task to be
completed, or other guidelines for an assignment.
Hypothesis. An
assumption, interpretation, or guess based on currently available information.
Intrapersonal
Skill. Ability to understand one's own emotions, goals, and
intentions.
Knowledge. The
facts and data of a subject.
Lecture. Sharing
information with students verbally.
Lesson Plan. An outline of goals and
objectives, activities designed to help students achieve those goals, and
objectives and ways to assess whether students have actually reached those
goals and objectives.
Mentor. An
experienced teacher who assists a new colleague.
Performance. The
ability to effectively use new information in a productive manner.
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