Homework has been a long-standing tradition in education, but is it really beneficial for students?

In
their book The End of Homework, authors Etta Kralovec and John Buell argue that homework
actually has negative effects on students and their families. They suggest that instead of assigning
homework, students should spend their after-school hours engaging in more meaningful activities.

One of the main arguments against homework is that it takes away valuable time that could be spent
on other activities. Kralovec and Buell point out that many students have extracurricular activities,
jobs, and family responsibilities that already fill up their afternoons and evenings. Adding homework
on top of all of these obligations can lead to stress and burnout for students.

Moreover, the authors argue that homework is often busy work and does not contribute to actual
learning. They suggest that instead of assigning repetitive worksheets or reading assignments,
teachers should focus on in-class learning and discussion. This allows students to receive immediate
feedback and clarification on any misunderstandings.

Kralovec and Buell also address the issue of equity in homework. They argue that students from
disadvantaged backgrounds often do not have the same resources and support at home to complete
homework assignments. This can lead to further achievement gaps and inequality in education.

So, what is the solution? Kralovec and Buell propose that schools should eliminate homework
altogether and instead encourage students to engage in other activities such as reading for pleasure,
participating in sports or clubs, or spending time with their families. They also suggest that teachers
should assign more meaningful and relevant projects that can be completed during class time.

If you are a student feeling overwhelmed by homework or a parent concerned about the effects of
homework on your child, consider the arguments presented in The End of Homework. You may find
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I personally don't think that the author focused on these point enough in the book. But I found the
rationale a bit overblown and stretched at times. For families interested in clearing the kitchen table
they can find support and advice from the growing Healthy Homework movement. Also, it rarely
makes sense to give the same assignment to all students in a class because it’s unlikely to be
beneficial for most of them.” When I first began my career as an educator, I gave generic homework
because all of the teachers around me were doing the same. The authors compare the homework
burden of students to the burdens we have as adults. I love the idea that kids should have an 40-
hour school week, including school activities, and homework. And even the family time that remains
after the demands of work and commuting are met is increasingly structured by the requirements of
the workplace and school. Do parents have access to support so they can assist their kids. Written by
Etta Kralovec and John Buell, this book discusses the adverse effects of homework, and raises
questions on whether it contributes to a child s. Like Comment Wendy 331 reviews 10 followers
June 7, 2017 An examination of the benefits and pitfalls of assigning homework. If you are in school
currently or were with in the past 20 years I suggest you read this fine piece of non fiction. While
there are several later books that also examine this venerable institution - Alfie Kohn 's The
Homework Myth comes to mind - I'm not sure any do a better job. Storytelling is valued and
honored in many different cultures and across religions. It took a child telling me that his favorite
part of summer was when he got to walk to the Carryout with his dad. When kids from other schools
started sending them thank-you messages for their helpful explanations of complicated concepts, the
teachers experienced a light-bulb moment. Out of date. Don't bother, unless you think that lots of
homework is a good thing. It's not. Like Comment Rachael Davis 3 reviews 2 followers Read
August 7, 2013 A bit of a slow read but still has interesting points. Like Comment Mr.soule 36
reviews 4 followers March 21, 2012 Awesome. Punishing a child for not having their homework
done, a child in a situation where survival is the number one priority, continues to be one of the most
shameful practices of the US Educational System. It provides us all with opportunities or maybe it
doesn’t. Like Comment Mr.soule 36 reviews 4 followers March 21, 2012 Awesome. I can't imagine a
life without giving homework to my students, but I picked up this book hoping it would illuminate
the path towards no more paperwork. My attitude is this, American parents and guardians (most of
them) want what is best for their children. As if that wasn't enough, he is one of the busiest and most
popular speakers in his field, giving over 200 talks a year to parent and professional groups
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alike international license unless otherwise noted. I love the idea that kids should have an 40-hour
school week, including school activities, and homework. Out of date. Don't bother, unless you think
that lots of homework is a good thing. It's not. Like Comment Rachael Davis 3 reviews 2 followers
Read August 7, 2013 A bit of a slow read but still has interesting points. This book serves as a great
addition to the discussion of the proper role of homework and education. Like Comment Ryan 232
reviews October 14, 2011 According to this author, a big problem facing America is too much
emphasis on academics. I can't imagine a life without giving homework to my students, but I picked
up this book hoping it would illuminate the path towards no more paperwork. She co-authored The
End of Homework and now works with End the Race, a charity that wants to transform education
and public perception of success.
It also shares more of the history of homework in relation to public schooling, and how homework
has evolved within the framework of public education. He rattles off a long list of why homework's
proponents embrace the practice. But others want to flip some long-held beliefs about homework,
like that it needs to be done at home. Deeply examining behaviorism's pervasiveness and danger to
classrooms everywhere. Americans have more difficulty than ever raising children, with increasing
demands of time and rising childcare costs. I liked that it was a quick read, because it was already
too repetetive (could have been condensed to an essay). John's weekly syndicated parenting column
appears in some 200 newspapers nationwide. To Kralovec, homework's negatives outweigh any
potential positives. I liked that it was a quick read, because it was already too repetetive (could have
been condensed to an essay). Homework in the classroom A teacher in the trenches of the homework
battle believes he may have found a suitable alternative. They put the videos on USB sticks for
students who had computers but no internet, burned them onto DVDs for students without
computers, and refurbished staff members' old computers to give to students. In suggesting that
children need to learn to deal with adult levels of pressure, we risk doing them untold damage. It also
shares more of the history of homework in relation to public schooling, and how homework has
evolved within the framework of public education. How can we support this kind of inquiry with
our kids. But others aren't convinced that will help anyone and, instead, want to flip some long-held
beliefs about homework, like that it needs to be done at home. Help Center Here you'll find an
answer to your question. But I found the rationale a bit overblown and stretched at times. Are you
available to help coach or even speak with them at a time that works for their schedule. The problem
is, we now give homework in preschool - it is a standard. Andrew's, Volume 3 July 27, 2022
Creaturae 2022 July 15, 2022 St. In my world, all anyone cares about is sports, watching TV, and
playing computer games. Digital Sales Sell your publications commission-free as single issues or
ongoing subscriptions. At times it can meander, and it is still light on hard, research based evidence.
Then, when I tried to assign something for the students to do outside of school, no one got it done.
My attitude is this, American parents and guardians (most of them) want what is best for their
children. I am talking about the work where we have to know the answer to our question, because it
is burning inside of us. I don't think there's any way to avoid sending review work home, but golly
gee, I'd LOVE not to have to do it. Like Comment Ryan 232 reviews October 14, 2011 According
to this author, a big problem facing America is too much emphasis on academics. I personally don't
think that the author focused on these point enough in the book. The classroom is where we prepare
our students to live in their limitless potential, despite the degree or nature of the home environment.
But others aren't convinced that will help anyone and, instead, want to flip some long-held beliefs
about homework, like that it needs to be done at home. Like Comment Wendy 331 reviews 10
followers June 7, 2017 An examination of the benefits and pitfalls of assigning homework. It's like a
masterclass to be explored at your own pace. Most parents are willing to turn their kids over to the
state for the seven to nine hours of the school day for educational enrichment. The problem is, we
now give homework in preschool - it is a standard. VC: This can only be said if a school is not
collaborating on the assignments. Quality of instruction, motivation, and ability are all correlated
with student success in school. For example, if parents want their children to be actively engaged
with grandparents or church activities in the evening, those things would compete with homework
time. Add Links Send readers directly to specific items or pages with shopping and web links. Are
we blaming parents and guardians for something we already know to be ineffective. She co-authored
The End of Homework and now works with End the Race, a charity that wants to transform
education and public perception of success. When school is the virtually exclusive center of the
child’s educational and even moral universe, it is not surprising that so many parents should find
school agendas (with which they may or may not agree) a threat to their very authority and identity.
This book serves as a great addition to the discussion of the proper role of homework and education.
I am in no way suggesting that this fits the mold for all educators, but we would all be kidding
ourselves if we acted like the vast majority of teachers did offer homework in this fashion. Like
Comment Rebecca 916 reviews August 7, 2013 I don't like homework. We often wonder if we
wouldn’t have less tension in our society over prayer in schools if our children had more time for
religious instruction at home and for participation in church activities. The problem is, we now give
homework in preschool - it is a standard. Etta Kralovec and John Buell are educators who dared to
challenge one of the most widely accepted practices in American schools Their provocative
argument. Others students go home to caring for siblings in crowded apartments and often-absent
parents who barely make ends meet. In 2006, Aaron Sams and his colleague taught chemistry at a
Colorado high school and started posting videos of their lectures online for students who missed
class. It is a quick read, and all teachers should be familiar with the arguments herein, even if
professional experience points to different conclusions. The problem is, we now give homework in
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of 17 reviews Stephanie 87 reviews January 27, 2009 I liked this one better. The moments that
should be spent taking a deep breath, running, playing, talking, exercising, relaxing, just being begin
to not exist for children. Written by Etta Kralovec and John Buell, this book discusses the adverse
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within your publication. For many children, these habits are never learned because homework gets in
the way of that work. Homework is by definition, a reinforcement of the learning or a pre-
assessment of what will be taught?—?never should it be considered the lesson.