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Race and Gender Differences in Teacher Perceptions of Student Homework Performance: A Preliminary Examination
Pendergast, Laura L.; Nickens, Linda; Pham, Sofia; Miliaresis, Simone; Canivez, Gary L.
Contemporary School Psychology, v22 n3 p294-302 Sep 2018
Although most students regularly complete homework, the extent to which race and gender influence teacher perceptions of homework performance has been largely unstudied. However, individual characteristics, such as race and gender, have been shown to meaningfully influence many aspects of students' educational experiences and outcomes, and it is plausible that race and gender differences may exist in teacher perceptions of homework performance. This study used analysis of variance (ANOVA) to examine student gender and race differences in teacher ratings of three dimensions of homework performance (student competence, parent support, and homework completion). Findings indicated that teachers rated girls and White students as having greater homework competence (ability to complete homework assignments) than boys and racial minority (Black and Latino) students. No significant race or gender differences in teacher ratings of parent support for homework or in rates of homework completion were found. The examination of race and gender differences in homework performance has the potential to contribute to our understanding of race and gender gaps in academic achievement. As such, replication and further study of these differences are warranted.
Descriptors: Racial Differences, Gender Differences, Student Experience, Outcomes of Education, White Students, African American Students, Hispanic American Students, Minority Group Students, Teacher Student Relationship
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