L’encadrement parental des devoirs en lecture d’élèves de 1re année du premier cycle du primaire
The goal of education systems across the world and particularly in Quebec is to prepare students to meet challenges of the future and to help them continue learning throughout their lifetime. In this regard, reading is an important aspect in a child’s development and in developing their ability to relate to the world around them.   Reading is a tool for learning, communication and creativity, and it can be a source of pleasure. Most daily activities involve reading. Thus, it is necessary to perform a task, to learn or to play. Students learn to read in order to better integrate into the academic and social life and to learn in different disciplinary contexts  In an effort to consolidate learned material and to instill good work habits, teachers assign reading assignments for students to complete at home. Research demonstrates that parents’ involvement in their child’s school life, especially in the form of homework supervision, can have a positive effect on their academic success.  This study examines how the parents of grade one students help children with their homework, namely with reading. The sample comprises 17 parents of grade one students. We have chosen a semi-structured interview approach in order to gather the comments and perceptions of parents on homework sessions.   According to findings, all parents interviewed help their children with homework, more so women than men, and a homework routine is established. Homework supervision is mostly done in a pleasant context. Most parents support their child by staying close to them, advising them, encouraging them, and making sure they finish their assignment. Most parents also consider they have the necessary resources to help their children with homework. For reading assignments, parents listen to their child read aloud and correct them when they stumble or make a mistake. In addition, even if parents trust their child’s reading abilities, most will ask questions to ensure comprehension. With regards to the effects of homework, all parents believe that homework facilitates academic success and that supervision has a positive effect on reading. These findings cannot be generalised, however, it would be interesting to follow up this research with a related study on the perceptions of students and teachers.
Parents Reading Homework Elementary Supervision