tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511513243674923396.post1553982817507069252..comments2024-03-14T07:13:26.946-04:00Comments on Teacher 2 Teacher: Homework: Meaningful Reinforcement or Families’ Worst Nightmare?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511513243674923396.post-58239030263162940152011-03-23T12:37:00.302-04:002011-03-23T12:37:00.302-04:00Great article Amy - and so true!
What I find diff...Great article Amy - and so true! <br />What I find difficult are the expectations from parents. I teach Grade 7 and I've heard both sides: She never has any homework, why? AND She's so stressed out by all of the homework you teachers are assigning! <br />I have made a habit of telling my kids what their homework will be at the beginning of class, as a method of trying to get the best out of them DURING the class. So, for Math, we'll be working on Pg 76 #1-20. What doesn't get finished is homework (and as you said - it's not new material). It's worked fairly well - it just ends up being those that don't use their class time wisely that have the most homework. The problem is, of course - they didn't do it in class, so why do I think they'll finish it at home? Any suggestions for those kids who just won't do it? (These are kids that do have a parent at home to help and there's nothing wrong with the student's level of ability - they just don't bother.) <br />KrystalKrystal Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12657657059179768018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511513243674923396.post-30941265642650905062011-03-21T17:12:15.560-04:002011-03-21T17:12:15.560-04:00Have you ever read 'The Homework Myth' by ...Have you ever read 'The Homework Myth' by Alfie Kohn? He discusses, in great detail, about why homework is hurting our students - rather than helping them.Education Short Listhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13107452255211712014noreply@blogger.com