An Evaluation of the Mediating Function of Homework

Abstract

Homework is a common way used by teachers to evaluate their students' learning consequences. However, there is little evaluation of the homework's mediating functions in education. The practical functions of homework in increasing students' learning performance are hardly mentioned. It shows that the value of homework is commonly accepted by educators even though the process of doing homework is time-consuming. However, the practical efficiency of homework for students' learning performance is worthy to be discussed further. This article will focus on the practical function and consequences of homework in increasing students' learning performance. The major methodology used by this article is to explore many academic articles and conclude major thoughts of them as the source of evaluating the mediating function of homework. As a result, homework plays an important role in reaching teachers' goals and enhancing students' academic performance. However, if homework cannot be used efficiently, it will lose its functions. Therefore, it is necessary to research what kinds of factors influence the effectiveness of homework and help teachers to reach their goal of enhancing students' academic performance. The results of this project contribute to supplementing the practical roles of homework in light of the previous knowledge. This will increase the confidentiality and practical roles of homework in reaching teachers' goal of increasing students' learning performance.