The Importance of Homework for Students in Primary Schools

Abstract

The school is a significant social and pedagogical institution that aims to educate and cultivate the cultural development of a community. Changes in European dimensions influence the fields of education and training. The process of learning and engaging in various social activities achieves educational objectives. The teacher alone cannot improve the quality level. Commitment to additional responsibilities, such as homework, is crucial for achieving quality and success in this subject. Homework, in its fundamental forms, is an essential component of the overall educational experience for children in school. Completing homework is essential for attaining optimal achievement in school and ensuring the child's progression. The pervasive disregard for the significance of homework among the majority of young individuals has a lasting impact on both their immediate and long-term prospects. The combination of diligent commitment to homework and effective collaboration between parents and teachers ensures a favorable outcome and provides a secure foundation for the student's future. Parents refrain from completing homework assignments themselves; instead, they provide assistance to the student, as the latter may struggle with effectively presenting their work. According to several university instructors, students experience an excessive amount of homework due to the fact that some children start school at a younger age and may not perform as well as students who start school at the appropriate time or later. For certain kids, homework holds little significance, and their level of achievement is unsatisfactory. Consequently, they employ individualized approaches to enhance their learning progress. Our research aims to provide future recommendations regarding the importance of homework and improving the quality of primary education in the Municipality of Gjilan and its adjacent areas. We will engage in a discussion with teachers, parents, and students regarding the relative significance of homework at the primary and secondary levels, its benefits and drawbacks, and the underlying assumptions about the feasibility of its proper execution. This study aims to highlight the significance of previous research on homework and provide its own unique contribution to the advancement of the pedagogical sector through scientific literature.