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DECLARATION

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

ABSTRACT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION

1.1. Aims and objectives of the study

1.2. Significance of the study

1.3. Scope of the study

1.4. Structure of the thesis

2. CHAPTER II: LITERATURE REVIEW

2.1. Homework in English language learning and teaching

2.2. Definitions of Homework

2.3. Factors Influencing the Utility of Homework

3. CHAPTER III: METHODOLOGY

3.1. Research Design: Mixed-methods research

3.2. Data collection procedure

3.3. Data collection instruments

4. CHAPTER IV: RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

4.1. Skills/Knowledge Utilized

4.2. Purposes of Homework

4.3. Level of Difficulty

4.4. Degree of Individualization

4.5. Level of Student Choice

4.6. Initial Classroom Factors

4.7. Classroom Follow-up Factors

4.8. Summary of the Findings

4.9. Limitations of the Study

4.10. Suggestions for Further Studies

APPENDIX 1- Survey Questionnaire

APPENDIX 2: Interview Questions

APPENDIX 3: Transcriptions of the Interview

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VIETNAM NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, HANOI UNIVERSITY OF LANGUAGES AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES FACULTY OF POST-GRADUATE STUDIES ---oOo--- NGUYỄN THỊ HẠNH INFLUENTIAL INTRINSIC FACTORS TO ENGLISH HOMEWORK EFFECTIVENESS FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF 11TH GRADERS AT A HIGH SCHOOL IN VIETNAM (NHỮNG NHÂN TỐ NỘI SINH ẢNH HƯỞNG ĐẾN TÍNH HIỆU QUẢ CỦA BÀI TẬP VỀ NHÀ MÔN TIẾNG ANH THEO NHẬN THỨC CỦA HỌC SINH LỚP 11 TẠI MỘT TRƯỜNG TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG TẠI VIỆT NAM) M.A MINOR THESIS Field: English Teaching Methodology Code: 60140111 Hanoi - 2017 LUAN VAN CHAT LUONG download : add luanvanchat@agmail.com VIETNAM NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, HANOI UNIVERSITY OF LANGUAGES AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES FACULTY OF POST-GRADUATE STUDIES ---oOo--- NGUYỄN THỊ HẠNH INFLUENTIAL INTRINSIC FACTORS TO ENGLISH HOMEWORK EFFECTIVENESS FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF 11TH GRADERS AT A HIGH SCHOOL IN VIETNAM (NHỮNG NHÂN TỐ NỘI SINH ẢNH HƯỞNG ĐẾN TÍNH HIỆU QUẢ CỦA BÀI TẬP VỀ NHÀ MÔN TIẾNG ANH THEO NHẬN THỨC CỦA HỌC SINH LỚP 11 TẠI MỘT TRƯỜNG TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG TẠI VIỆT NAM) M.A MINOR THESIS Field: English Teaching Methodology Code: 60140111 Supervisor: Assoc. Lâm Quang Đông Hanoi - 2017 LUAN VAN CHAT LUONG download : add luanvanchat@agmail.com DECLARATION Title: “Influential intrinsic factors to English homework effectiveness from the perspective of 11th graders at a high school in Vietnam” I certify that no part of the thesis has been copied or reproduced by me from any other works without acknowledgement and that the thesis is originally written by me under strict guidance of my supervisor. Hanoi, 2017 Student’s signature Nguyễn Thị Hạnh i LUAN VAN CHAT LUONG download : add luanvanchat@agmail.com ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS First of all, I would like to sincerely thank my supervisor, Assoc. Lâm Quang Đông, for his support, guidance, advices, valuable comments, suggestions, provisions, love and care which benifited me much in the completion and success of this study. Secondly, my sincere grattitude is extended to the respectable teachers and loveable students at the investigated school who allowed me to distribute the questionnaires, enthusiastically answered them and helped me a lot in conducting the interview. My thanks and gratitude also go to all professors and lecturers at Faculty of Post- Graduate Studies, University of Languages and International Studies, Vietnam National University, Hanoi for their valuable lectures. Last but not least, I would like to send my gratitude to my parents, all members in my family and my friends for always showing their loving support and encouragement to me when writing this thesis. ii LUAN VAN CHAT LUONG download : add luanvanchat@agmail.com ABSTRACT This study investigated the influential intrinsic factors to English homework effectiveness from the perspective of 11th graders at a Vinhphuc high school. The intrinsic factors mentioned included assignments characteristics and classroom factors. The survey questionnaires were distributed to one hundred and four English specialized 11th graders at a Vinhphuc high school. A follow-up interview with three students was also carried out so as to clarify and elucidate the questionnaires' findings. The results showed differences between students' perceptions of intrinsic factors in reality and students' expectations about them. On the basis of the findings several pedagogical suggestions for teachers and parents were proposed with a view to enhancing the effectiveness of homework in students' English learning. Generally, teachers were suggested to provide students with more choices in their homework and avoid repetition in homework. Regarding parents, they were advised to facilitate students' homework completion by giving them a comfortable study area and carefully consider when and how to involve in students' learning. With significant findings and practical implications proposed, this study was expected to be useful to English teaching and learning of the investigated school in particular and of Vietnam in general. iii LUAN VAN CHAT LUONG download : add luanvanchat@agmail.com TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION . iii LIST OF CHARTS AND TABLES . vi CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION . Aims and objectives of the study . Significance of the study . Scope of the study . Structure of the thesis .5 CHAPTER II: LITERATURE REVIEW. Homework in English language learning and teaching . Definitions of Homework . Factors Influencing the Utility of Homework .12 CHAPTER III: METHODOLOGY . Research Design: Mixed-methods research . Data collection procedure . Data collection instruments .16 CHAPTER IV: RESULTS AND DISCUSSION . Skills/Knowledge Utilized .19 iv LUAN VAN CHAT LUONG download : add luanvanchat@agmail. Purposes of Homework . Level of Difficulty. Degree of Individualization. Level of Student Choice . Initial Classroom Factors . Classroom Follow-up Factors . Summary of the Findings . Limitations of the Study . Suggestions for Further Studies . I APPENDIX 1- Survey Questionnaire . II APPENDIX 2: Interview Questions . IX APPENDIX 3: Transcriptions of the Interview .X v LUAN VAN CHAT LUONG download : add luanvanchat@agmail.com LIST OF CHARTS AND TABLES Table 1: A process model of factors influencing the effectiveness of homework (Cooper, 2007, p.8 Chart 1: The number of hour(s)/day spent on English homework .18 Table 2: The frequency of skills/ knowledge used to complete homework .19 Chart 2: The frequency of skills/ knowledge used to complete homework .20 Table 3: The purposes of English homework assigned.22 Chart 3: The Purposes of Homework .22 Table 4: Other Homework Characteristics .24 Chart 4: Level of Difficulty.25 Chart 5: Level of Individualization .26 Chart 7: Completion Deadlines .30 Chart 8: Social Context .31 Table 5: Initial Classroom Factors .32 Table 6: Follow-up Classroom Factors .35 Chart 9: Classroom Follow-up – Feedback – Comment .36 vi LUAN VAN CHAT LUONG download : add luanvanchat@agmail.com CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION 1. Rationale Homework is a topic which attracts public attention from students, parents, pedagogues and researchers, etc. Many studies concerning homework have been conducted, yet announced a variety of findings. Some researchers indicate that homework is effective, while some show the contrary, some approve homework assignment, whereas some raise objections. However, no matter if homework is useful or harmful, it is undeniable that “homework is an important part of most school-aged children’s daily routines” (Cooper, Robinson & Patall, 2006, p. 2) and homework occupies a huge part of teachers’ and students’ lives. Until now, there have been a great number of studies on homework, particularly homework for English language learning. Researchers have been working on different aspects of homework such as: the role of homework in foreign language learning, the correlation between homework and student learning achievement, homework from teachers’ and parents’ perspectives, the effects of homework on students’ learning, et cetera, which will be discussed more in the literature review. Generally speaking, they have made big efforts to find out to what extent homework is effective in students’ learning process. Cooper, Robinson & Patall (2006, p. 9) state, “Homework assignments are influenced by more factors than any other instructional strategy.” However, the voice of students in what factors really impact on the effectiveness of homework from their viewpoint has been investigated by only few researchers. In Vietnam, the researcher of this study has not found any research paper concerning the influential intrinsic factors to English homework effectiveness from the perspective of 11th graders at a high school in Vietnam. Due to the important role of students in learner-centered learning, students’ perceptions should have been investigated more thoroughly in order to provide information to assist the design and development of homework and homework policies which meet students’ needs and promote students’ English learning. 1 LUAN VAN CHAT LUONG download : add luanvanchat@agmail.com In Vietnam, although the issues of homework are frequently put to discussion by the mass media or in educational forums, attention is concentrated on homework in elementary schools. In 2008, the Ministry of Education and Training of Vietnam issued a clear guideline number 7720/BDGDT-GDTH on homework, which asks teachers not to give homework to students in elementary schools who attend a full- day curriculum. There has been no policy guideline on homework for high school students so far, while grade levels exert enormous influence on the effective of homework and homework also has a big positive influence on the achievement of high school students (Cooper, 1989). The issues of homework for English in high school do not seem to be given enough attention by both Vietnamese researchers and educational administrators. As an English teacher, I take a great deal of interest in English homework given to high school students. Giving homework to my students, I receive different responses from them. Students' viewpoints towards the effectiveness of homework are diverse. Therefore, I have a strong desire of investigating what factors influence the utility of homework for students’ English learning from their own perceptions in order to design and set appropriate and effective homework for my students. With all factors above, I decided to conduct a case study of 11th graders at a Vinhphuc high school which thoroughly investigates "influential intrinsic factors to English homework effectiveness from the perspective of 11th graders." This study is hoped to fill the gap in understanding of homework and contribute some practical changes and improvement to Vietnamese education. Aims and objectives of the study This research paper aims to provide useful insight into the influential intrinsic factors to English homework effectiveness from the perspective of 11th graders. Being participants of the research, students are expected to show their own thoughts about English homework and share their opinions of the intrinsic factors which may have an impact on the utility of homework for their English learning. First, the 2 LUAN VAN CHAT LUONG download : add luanvanchat@agmail.com researcher investigated how students perceive the intrinsic factors, including: assignment characteristic and classroom factors. Then, it is the researcher’s intention to suggest a number of improvements that should be made to increase the effectiveness of homework by minimizing negative factors and maximizing positive factors. With a view to achieving the aims mentioned above, the ultimate research question that this paper will address is: What are the influential intrinsic factors to English homework effectiveness from the perspective of 11th graders? 1. Significance of the study This study provides a description of high school students’ personal viewpoints on the main factors which are considered have an impact on the academic effectiveness of English homework. The perceptions elicited from students in this study are expected to have practical significance to students, foreign language teachers, parents, education administrators and researchers who have intention of developing further studies on this topic. Firstly, this study will be beneficial for foreign language teachers, particularly who teach English at high schools. As the teaching time in class is limited, it is not possible for teachers to thoroughly give lectures about new knowledge, check students’ homework and pay their attention to find out the potential factors which may affect the effectiveness of homework in students’ learning simultaneously. This study is hoped to provide them with the general and clear views of students on the factors influencing the utility of homework for their learning. By increasing awareness of those factors, teachers may understand the advantages and disadvantages that students have while doing homework. Thanks to that, they will be able to make suitable adjustments in assigning and designing homework so as to enhance the effectiveness of homework in student’s English learning. Secondly, as 3 LUAN VAN CHAT LUONG download : add luanvanchat@agmail.com for parents who perform a prominent role in the students’ learning process, especially their self-study at home, the findings of this study may become a guide for them on how to help and encourage their children’s learning by recognizing and minimizing the negative factors and maximizing the positive factors influencing homework effectiveness. Moreover, there are not any national education policies and guideline on what homework at high school should be like, the regulations controlling how homework is assigned and checked in class, etc. Then, with regard to students, they will be the ones who take advantage of all adjustments and improvement in homework for English based on their own needs and perceptions. Finally, regarding researchers, this study will serve as a reliable reference for those who have an interest in the topic of English homework in the future.

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