Essays about: "homework"

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  1. 36. Teaching vocabulary : Pupils' attitudes towards vocabulary learning

    University essay from Institutionen för språk och litteratur, SOL

    Author : Joel Esaiasson; [2010]
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    Abstract : This paper sets out to examine pupils’ attitudes towards vocabulary learning. The results of the paper are based on a survey conducted at a lower secondary school and the participants are aged between 13 and 15. The survey indicates that the learners are in general well motivated and they agree with the importance of learning new vocabulary. READ MORE

  3. 37. Homework for English from the Students’ Perspective

    University essay from Malmö högskola/Lärarutbildningen (LUT)

    Author : Thomas Carlsson; [2009]
    Keywords : Homework; English as a foreign language; student perceptions; engagement; homework assignments;

    Abstract : This study investigates students’ beliefs and thoughts on homework for English. Two focus group interviews were conducted at the senior level of a compulsory school in the south of Sweden. READ MORE

  4. 38. Homework – Just Benefits?

    University essay from Malmö högskola/Lärarutbildningen (LUT)

    Author : John Dennis; [2008]
    Keywords : homework; policy;

    Abstract : Homework is and has been an integral part of school for many years. However, in the last few years, some professionals have begun to question whether or not homework should be a part of school or not. Opinions vary greatly on this position. Some have even gone on to claim that it is unwarranted and even detrimental to students’ education. READ MORE

  5. 39. Motivational Factors and Obstacles in Written Homework

    University essay from Malmö högskola/Lärarutbildningen (LUT)

    Author : Halina Miskevich; [2008]
    Keywords : motivation; written homework; social context of writing; communicative goal of writing;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study was to investigate some motivational factors that enhancepupils’ written homework performance as well as the obstacles that make writtenhomework a difficult task. The method applied in this thesis is qualitative. Theinvestigation was carried out with the help of semi-structured interviews. READ MORE

  6. 40. The weak language learner : a study of ways of taking weak language learners into consideration in class

    University essay from Institutionen för humaniora

    Author : Susanna Axelsson; [2007]
    Keywords : weak language learner; foreign language learning; learning difficulties.;

    Abstract : English is taught as a compulsory second language in Swedish schools and is one of three core subjects needed to be passed in order to receive a leaving certificate. Statistics show that 6.9% of the students do not aquire proficiency enough to receive a G (pass) in English in grade nine. READ MORE