Abstract:

The purpose of this study is to analyze the views of high school students on the concept of "homework" from their drawings. The study was prepared by using a case study design within the qualitative research model. Purposive study group selected research was prepared with the participation of 225 high school students in total. Drawing-writing technique was used to collect the data. In this process, content analysis was made by using NVivo 9.3 program in the analysis of the data. In the study, it was determined that the students made quite original drawings and did not need to explain with too much text. In this context, the views of high school students about the concept of homework were analyzed within a total of 6 categories with drawing-writing technique. These categories are as follows; "Continuous working requirement, Enlightening/cleaner effect of the homework, Getting under control effect, Requirements for homework, Sharing requirement, Game reminder". It has been found that students have a lot of opinions especially about the category "Continuous working requirements". In this context, it is stated that studying until late hours and sitting at the table is necessary to be able to do homework and doing homework keeps the person under control. In addition, it has also been seen that, Students expressed in their drawings and writings; the homework has an effect on the academic development of the students, it develops a sense of sharing and that they can obtain a wide range of information by using the related technology. As a result; it was determined that students have both positive and negative thoughts towards homework.

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