Naslov
Evaluation of Homework in Science and Social Studies
(Evaluacija domaće zadaće u Prirodi i društvu)

Autori
Borić, Edita ; Zečević, Marta

Izvornik
Croatian Journal of Education = Hrvatski časopis za odgoj i obrazovanje (1848-5189) 23 (2021), Sp.1; 85-103

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
formativna evaluacija ; ishodi učenja ; izvori domaće zadaće ; kurikul ; zadatci za domaći rad
(curriculum ; formative evaluation ; homework assignments ; learning outcomes ; sources of homework)

Sažetak
Systematic monitoring of students’ achievements as well as encouraging and improving the development of their knowledge, skills and abilities is one of the basic tasks of school. Apart from monitoring the progress of students during the teaching process, monitoring and evaluation of their independent work at home is also considered. A new approach to curriculum planning emphasizes the importance of formative evaluation, which implies monitoring and feedback about the learning process. A well-designed homework task can be an excellent indicator of progress in a student’s independent work outside of school. Creating and evaluating constructivist homework enables monitoring the development of students’ research skills as one of the two key evaluation elements in Science and Social Studies. The aim of the paper was to determine the frequency of homework evaluated by teachers and the ways teachers evaluate homework in Science and Social Studies classes. In addition, the aim was to identify the sources of homework which are mostly evaluated. A sample study included 83 primary school teachers, whose assignment, assessment and evaluation of student homework was observed by the students of the Faculty of Education in Osijek and Slavonski Brod during their professional-pedagogical practice. The study analysed 343 Science and Social Studies lessons in which homework was assigned. The results show that teachers did not evaluate a large amount of homework, or they only marked it as reviewed without any feedback about students’ progress and achievement. Therefore, the study reflects the importance of planning, creating and evaluating homework assignments in Science and Social Studies classes.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

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