The Influence of Parental Involvement in Children’s Homework on Academic

Qiaoqiao Wei; Ke Gao

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The Influence of Parental Involvement in Children’s Homework on Academic

Qiaoqiao Wei, Ke Gao

Published in Education Journal (Volume 12, Issue 5)

Received: 10 July 2023 Accepted: 11 September 2023 Published: 13 October 2023

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Abstract

An increasing attention has been paid to children's education with the development of social economy. In recent years, the fierce social competition forces parents’ concentration on their children's academic achievements. Homework is a pivotal tool in fostering student learning, however, varying parental involvement approaches in the context of homework have demonstrated a spectrum of impacts. This study delves into an in-depth exploration of four modes of parental engagement, i e., autonomy support, control, interference, and cognitive engagement, within the realm of children's homework, while investigating their effects on academic achievement. In addition, we scrutinize how parental involvement manifests differently across different grade levels, revealing nuances in its influence throughout distinct developmental stages. Results underscore that the types of parental involvement in children’s homework are not suitable for each child or different periods of the same child, and it need dynamic adjustments. Specifically, autonomy support stands out as the most beneficial parental engagement method, facilitating problem-solving skills, nurturing parent-school communication, and fostering self-confidence and academic accomplishments in children. Notably, as grade levels progress, there's a need to adapt parental involvement strategies to prevent excessive intervention. The conclusions of this paper offer valuable information to families, schools, and policymakers, empowering them to craft targeted educational policies and practical strategies that foster holistic child development.

Published in	Education Journal (Volume 12, Issue 5)
DOI	10.11648/j.edu.20231205.13
Page(s)	213-216
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Parental Involvement, Children's Academic Achievements, Different Types of Involvement

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Qiaoqiao Wei

School of Economics, Peking University, Beijing, Peoples Republic of China
Ke Gao

Development Research Center, Shandong Provincial People’s Government, Jinan, Peoples Republic of China

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