Zadania domowe – zło konieczne czy szansa na rozwój? Międzynarodowe spojrzenie na istotę zadań domowych w świetle badań komparatystycznych
Homework: A necessary evil or a development opportunity? An international perspective on the essence of homework in comparative education research

Summary/Abstract: Article analyzes existing comparative education research on homework, presenting both its positiveand negative aspects from the perspective of the school, student and family. The analysis is basedon national and international research and creates a comparative table of arguments. Despite thefragmentary nature of these studies, it allows us to understand the main directions of analysis in theliterature on the subject. The article uses the method of content analysis of written documents, suchas articles, books and publications. Then, the history of homework and its evolution in the contextof changes in the culture of education and family were discussed. International studies, includingPISA research, show diverse approaches to homework and their impact on students’ results. Positivehomework practices, such as providing after-school study rooms, which can reduce socioeconomicdisparities in student achievement, are also discussed. The discussion of homework highlights theneed to contextualize educational practices and take into account diverse perspectives and socialvalues. The conclusions of the analysis indicate the complexity of the homework debate and theneed to take into account local conditions and social needs when making decisions about education.

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