RETURN
edited 4/17/14
Initial Statement of the Problem:
There is a homework completion problem in Rm. 21 at Widener School.
Q1: What is the situation?
30% of 4th grade students in Rm. 21 at Widener School do not complete their weekly homework assignment..
Q2: Whom does it concern?
(3 examples)
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1. The teacher in Rm. 21(Genie Hill)
(is concerned) |
2. The parents of students not completing homework
(ought to be concerned) |
3. The students not completing their homework
(ought to be concerned) |
Q3: How do they perceive it?
(should be viewed in terms of consensus of agreement on criteria- "the what" and/or consensus of authority- "the how").
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First party perception:Teacher
The teacher wants the students to complete their homework so they can practice, reinforce, and enrich what has been learned in the classroom. Sometimes the students need parental help with their homework because of their physical and/or mental needs . |
Second party perception: Parents
The parents do may not want to put pressure on their children to complete their homework or they may be unsure of strategies that they could use to help children who cannot write complete their homework . |
Third party perception: Students
The students may not see the importance of completing their homework every night or else they want to do their homework and no one will help them with it . |
Q4: Why does it concern them? (So What?)
1st party- Teacher
Lack of homework completion is a problem.So what?
Students are not getting the reinforcement and enrichment they need for their academics.
So what?
The teacher will not be able to cover the required curriculum if parents do not support the children by helping them with their homework.
So what?
If students do not do their homework, they are less likely to do well in school and on standardized tests. If test scores are low, the school will not receive reward money to use for the school and the principal will be upset. The teacher may lose her job.
2nd party- Parents
My child cannot write and it takes too long for him to complete his homework. I do not know how to help him if he cannot write.
So what?I work 2 jobs and have other kids and I don't have time to help him with his homework.
So what?
My child's physical care (feeding and dressing) takes long enough. Homework is not a priority in my house, day to day survival is.
So what?
I do not understand the homework myself and I feel bad when I cannot help my child.
3rd party- Student Who Does Not Complete Homework
I do not do my homework because I do not understand it and no one helps me with it.Q5: What changes do they propose? (CAN IT FAIL?)So what?
Even when someone does help me, I do not do my homework because I like to do it in school.
So what?
I like when the teacher helps me with my homework because I get a lot of attention.
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First Party Proposal
:Teacher The teacher will meet with the student and parent to discuss the importance of homework. The child will receive a reward on Fridays for completion or attempt at completion of homework every night . |
Second Party Proposal :Parent
No proposal - likes things the way they are or can only handle things the way they are . |
Third Party Proposal:Student
Will set up a time when a sibling will help with homework every night. Will get special time with teacher every day to check or correct homework . |
Q6: Can and will anything be done? (Check the powerholders)
First Party__x___ Second Party__x___ Third Party_____
Q7: Who gains and who loses from the change?
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Indicate Costs &
Benefits |
First Proposal | Second Proposal | Third Proposal |
| First Party | Gains- child will improve homework completion | Lose- child will not complete homework | Gain- child will get some or all of homework done |
| Second Party | Lose- will have to use limited time to help child | Gain- will not have to use limited time | May Gain- will get teacher off of back and h.w. done |
| Third Party | Gain- will improve academics and get teacher attention | Lose- will not get h.w. done and not get positive attention | Gain- will get h.w. done and positive teacher attention |