MITCA method¶
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Evidence · 4 claims (3 for, 1 mixed) · 1 study (1 causal),q3· 1 of 1 report an effect size · 4 claims rest on one study
Description¶
A homework-implementation framework developed by Vieites and colleagues that specifies five conditions—Varied, Specific, Worthwhile, Weekly, and Evaluated—for using primary-school homework to support self-regulated learning.
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Claims¶
- Twelve weeks of MITCA homework prescription produced higher time management than traditional homework in 5th–6th graders [+M]
- MITCA homework prescription improved environmental management relative to traditional homework in primary students [+M]
- MITCA prevented the growth of self-regulatory deficits seen under traditional homework over twelve weeks [+M]
- MITCA did not improve information-seeking and help management skills relative to traditional homework [~M]
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Key Sources¶
- Tania Vieites, Eleftheria Gonida, Fátima Díaz-Freire, Susana Rodríguez, Antonio Valle. (2024). Effects of a homework implementation method (MITCA) on self-regulation of learning. Metacognition and Learning. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11409-024-09376-z
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A homework-implementation framework developed by Vieites and colleagues that specifies five conditions—Varied, Specific, Worthwhile, Weekly, and Evaluated—for using primary-school homework to support self-regulated learning. |
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