Perspectives of Primary Teachers, Students, and Parents on Homework
Table 4
Codes and themes derived from the thematic analysis of interview data with parents.
Codes
Themes
Keeping students very active Preparation for school Necessity of homework Improving the thinking Satisfaction with students’ homework Parents support Homework improves students’ learning Appropriate homework
Prohomework
A lot of homework Spending too much time doing homework Repeating the same things Homework almost everyday Need for free time Very busy with tasks Constantly having homework Inappropriate time for homework
Too much homework
Need for continuous cooperation with the teacher Overcoming child stagnation Discussion with teacher Parent–child–teacher triangle Using technology to communicate Meeting with teacher
The need for cooperation
Check with sign No feedback—large-size classes (40 students) Evaluating the homework by grade or emojis Lack of time No written feedback Usage of emojis (happy face, heart)
