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Homework has always been a topic of debate among educators, parents, and students.

Some argue
that it is an essential part of the learning process, while others believe it is a burden and does more
harm than good. Let's take a closer look at the arguments for and against homework.

For Homework
Those in favor of homework argue that it reinforces the concepts learned in class and helps students
develop important skills such as time management and responsibility. Homework also provides an
opportunity for students to practice and apply what they have learned, leading to better retention of
information.

Proponents of homework also believe that it prepares students for the real world, where deadlines
and responsibilities are a part of daily life. They argue that without homework, students may not
develop the discipline and work ethic necessary for success in their future careers.

Against Homework
On the other hand, opponents of homework argue that it can cause unnecessary stress and anxiety
for students. With the increasing pressure to excel academically, students may feel overwhelmed
with the amount of homework they receive, leading to burnout and a negative attitude towards
learning.

Some also argue that homework takes away from valuable family time and extracurricular activities,
which are important for a well-rounded education. Additionally, homework may not always be an
accurate measure of a student's understanding and can unfairly penalize those who do not have the
resources or support at home to complete it.

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The arguments for both sides are each convincing, causing teachers, administrators, and districts to
question their homework policies. Some parents argue that this leaves little time for kids to wind
down at home. The debate rages on, and most people I know don't really have the answers. Online
tuition has soared in popularity through 2020 and 2021, and could be the solution for people on both
sides of the homework debate. However, with home learning more popular than ever, is there still a
place for homework in UK primary school education. Many young kids can’t even read the
instructions that accompany their homework. We believe that this debate is more relevant now than it
has ever been. Published 9 October 2012 Watch Newsround Watch Newsround. For me, it makes the
time and energy I put into preparing the homework activities feel like a huge waste. Amelie, 8,
Somerset I want more homework on the weekends because it gets you ready for secondary school. In
May 2021 we asked our social media community for their thoughts on this debate. When work is
sent home, I have NO control over how much support a student has received (or not received!), and
this absolutely cannot be evaluated. Time constraints can force teachers to work late into the night at
home which opens an entirely new can of worms. Overworked teachers are less effective in class.
This research paradigm simply doesn’t apply to our work. March 7, 2022 by Prasanna Debate on
Homework Should be Abolished: Homework takes up a major part of a child’s life. We should only
get homework during the week not at the weekend. It is an opportunity for pupils to review areas of
work they might not understand, focusing their learning. United States to stay ahead in the Cold
War, homework was. But was it about the debate activity, or something else. Reply Delete Replies
Reply Socrates Lantern December 11, 2017 at 1:58 PM Great minds think alike, lol. Homework is an
important part of being successful both inside and outside of the classroom, but too much of it can
hinder success. The other side of the homework debate: Why our kids need homework It has long
been the view that homework acts as a supplement to what has been taught in class. Great for getting
student to talk about things that are important to them. In a debate on whether homework should be
abolished one ought to understand that in case there is lesser homework or no homework by any
means, students will be more able to complete their given tasks and have a more prominent feeling of
achievement. I was stay at home mom during a seven year hiatus from teaching until my daughters
were ready for school themselves. It can be a testy, tricky topic, or an opportunity to discuss all the
ways learning can take place. The homework debate in the context of COVID-19 We touched on this
earlier before considering both sides of the argument in the UK homework debate. While some of
these are specifically written for a particular part of the curriculum, others can be modified or used in
a number of different classes. The National PTA and National Education Association support the
“ten-minute homework rule,” which recommends ten minutes of homework per grade level, per
night. But ask parents in California's Coachella Valley what they think of the assignments their
children bring home and the answers aren't always so positive.
Debate Topics By Levels Of Education Going to a debate, students have to consider their level of
education to pick a relevant topic that suits both your needs and your level. For some people, it is
seen as “burdening the kids” or even “working at home for parents”. Four additional debate topics
are included so that you can use the materials included to hold more debates in your classroom.
Anchor charts are also included in a PowerPoint presentation so that you can use them to guide your
instruction. Bouchet's Jan-Feb paper Final Draft Bouchet's Jan-Feb paper Final Draft Curriculum
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Jennifer K. Added to the opposition are those who say that homework increases the gap between the
haves and the have-nots, since middle class families do better when it comes to helping children with
homework. I have used debates in my classes for some time now and I would love to share these
teaching experiences, as well as tips and resources on this method with all readers here. Video Watch
Newsround Watch Newsround - signed and subtitled. Online tuition has soared in popularity
through 2020 and 2021, and could be the solution for people on both sides of the homework debate.
They cite the battles and arguments it causes not to mention the specific challenges it presents to
families with SEND children many of whom report serious damage to health and self-esteem as a
result of too much or inappropriate homework. If you are going to choose this type, you will have to
carefully study the subject you have and prepare a powerful base of arguments and facts to be able
to prove the validity of your opinion. The 20 Most Recommended Teaching Blogs for UK Teachers
and School Leaders Do you have students who need extra support in maths. It is an opportunity for
pupils to review areas of work they might not understand, focusing their learning. My opinion is that
learning at home should be natural and part of everyday life. Teachers and parents have had the great
homework debate long before I was a teacher, and I'm sure will be having the same debate long after
I'm gone. Josephine, 11, Derbyshire I think some homework we need and some we don't. Short
focused tasks which relate directly to what is being taught, and which are built upon in school, are
likely to be more effective than regular daily homework. The categories are simple and students
shouldn’t have to spend much time on them. Whatever your stance on it, I wanted to provide this for
those that want it and live by it. Homework can be fun and imaginative, an opportunity for parents
to bond with their children over education. Some people were calling for an end to homework and to
lengthen the school day instead. Right now, a marathon monopoly game is taking place for about
twenty minutes a day at their house. In doing so, you can come up with smart and strong arguments.
Thanks for popping by and taking the time to leave your two cents!;) Erin Delete Replies Reply
Reply Unknown December 29, 2016 at 1:41 AM It is up to the individual teacher. Homework
provides teachers with a platform for a spiral review of classwork. Why? You just don’t have enough
WM. (Don’t worry: almost nobody does.). It has been seen that many school-going youngsters face
indications of stress that are lack of sleep, weight reduction, and stomach-related issues. In May
2021 we asked our social media community for their thoughts on this debate. We ALWAYS have a
picnic. Always. First thing - shop for plastic food and dishes, place them in a picnic basket, and sit
around the school bus pretending to eat plastic portions. We love it. The tremendous pressure and
wellbeing-related issues are all due to the assignment of homework.
We believe that this debate is more relevant now than it has ever been. It is engaging. There is so
much offered in this packet. Many young kids can’t even read the instructions that accompany their
homework. Young children are known for having a very short attention span. We ALWAYS have a
picnic. Always. First thing - shop for plastic food and dishes, place them in a picnic basket, and sit
around the school bus pretending to eat plastic portions. We love it. In 2008, Andrew began
exploring the practical application of psychology and neuroscience in his classroom. As students see
the same word list more and more often, the difference between high-WM students and low-WM
students gets smaller. The debate rages on, and most people I know don't really have the answers.
Debate Topics for School Students, Topics for Debate Competition 2019-03-06. Published 9 January
2017 Should you have more, less or none at all. I do see how too much time spent doing homework
almost backfires and becomes more of a problem than a help. With few students interested in higher
education, and due to the. If we had a struggle or an issue that I would like the parents to know
about or discuss with the child, I will write a quick sentence about the issue and they are to initial
that they saw and discussed it with their child. Some people were calling for an end to homework
and to lengthen the school day instead. You can also find more Debate Writing articles on events,
persons, sports, technology and many more. Setting the right homework at primary school can be
tricky Although we disagree with Piers, we can see what he may be driving at in terms of setting
appropriate homework. Answer: There are numerous disadvantages of homework. My opinion is that
learning at home should be natural and part of everyday life. Reply Delete Replies Reply Teaching
Ideas For Those Who Love Teaching December 10, 2017 at 9:34 PM You are so right about the
homework debate, it's been going on forever. Math comes naturally to him, and we all make up real
life problems for him as we enjoy living real life with him. Kids love to measure stuff, and fractions
can be so naturally and easily introduced by measuring and cooking together. We’ll need to be
insightful and imaginative to ensure that the solution to one problem doesn’t create a new problem.
Our collection is growing every day with the help of many teachers. If. Unleashing the Power of AI
Tools for Enhancing Research, International FDP on. Nay sayers felt it took away from students’
home activities. Is homework being used to teach students time management techniques. Report this
resource to let us know if this resource violates TPT’s content guidelines. I'm grateful. It means they
still view me as a teacher, even though I am not currently running my own classroom, and it
reaffirms my long-held belief that everyone is always entitled to my opinion! (JK - ok, not really!)
Just ask me. Investing an excess of energy in homework is connected to a reduction in scholarly
execution. However, teachers might struggle to make “repetitive practice” anything other than really,
really dull.
But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Unleashing the Power
of AI Tools for Enhancing Research, International FDP on. As a result, many teachers and parents
agree that our children require further encouragement. While we debate on whether homework
should be abolished, I might want to mention that teachers believe that the more homework they
give, the quicker students will improve and recollect what they have learned. Darcy, 10, Bath I think
we should not have homework because sometimes when you're doing your homework you can get
very stressed. Do teachers believe that whatever they teach is so extraordinary that students must
continue to work on assignments at home as well as school. Without homework, students don’t have
to spend all their time sitting before their work area being worn out and stressing over whether they
will be able to submit their work the next day. Unexpected illnesses, loss of an income in a two-
income family, or job action and uncertaint. Rosamund McNeil from the teacher’s organisation NUT
highlighted that cases abroad support this. It's interesting to see more and more districts allowing for
more genuine family time at home. Please know that it takes a little time for comments to be seen
due to settings on this blog, and it's not necessary to submit twice. In Finland, pupils are set minimal
homework but it remains one of the most educationally successful countries in the world. Intuition
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Module 3-FACTORS THAT MAY INFLUENCE LITERATURE.pptx Homework debate 1. It has
been seen that many school-going kids face indications of stress that are lack of sleep, weight
reduction, and stomach-related issues. The tremendous pressure and wellbeing-related issues are all
due to the assignment of homework. Probably my BIGGEST frustration is that no matter what I do,
there are always several families who just don't buy in. Remember new products are always 50% off
the first 24 hours. As per research conducted it was discovered that there is a connection between
homework completion and sleep disturbance, kids who had less homework would be wise to
schedules and had more steady sleep cycles. However, other researchers champion its benefits. Third
Space Learning is the trading name of Virtual Class Ltd We use essential and non-essential cookies to
improve the experience on our website. Nansi Ellis, Assistant General Secretary at the Association of
Teachers and Lecturers argued that homework gets in the way of all the good things kids enjoy. So,
who is right? Is homework a menace or is it a Godsend. Includes a 20 point checklist of techniques to
improve your one to one teaching. Most students feel a burden with all their unnecessary homework.
My district still requires about 30 minutes of homework per night. He also grabs two or three books
as soon as he gets home and reads to whichever adult is there with him. We are grandmothers
together now, but she also was once a parent of two of my third grade students. Investing an
excessive amount of energy in homework implies that students are not gathering their required
necessities and other basic fundamental abilities. For Teachers Structuring Debate Process and
Guidelines This free, printable list of simple rules from Debateable.
By 6th graders were required to have at least 30 minutes of homework each night, so I was kind of
stuck. Include the extracurricular exercises or even the homework which amounts to an additional 2
hours in a youngster’s day. These calendars provide a way for parents to understand the concepts
being taught, while students review and apply their new learning in short meaningful ways. We’ll
need to be insightful and imaginative to ensure that the solution to one problem doesn’t create a new
problem. Back on Twitter, a fellow teacher was able to weigh-in with that point: Benefits of
homework at primary school So what are the benefits of homework at primary school. William
Kritsonis Dr. William Allan Kritsonis - Extra Curricular Activities PPT. If you'd like to learn more
about my completely editable Homework Bingo package, you can click the image below. First and
foremost, I can't evaluate homework as part of my student assessment. Third Space Learning is the
trading name of Virtual Class Ltd We use essential and non-essential cookies to improve the
experience on our website. Good Topics Here are some regular subjects that are ideally suited for
children. I am happy to celebrate with my students who DO accomplish this, and there's no pressure
on the families who, for whatever reason, do not participate. This means that the amount of after-
school homework (in minutes) is equivalent to the grade. As daunting as debates might sound when
you start using them in your classes, there are lots of and that can guide you and support you all the
way through. It's a favorite activity that Grandma and Papa (That's us!) share with our little sweetie
each week. (Retirement is everything they say it is - and more!) Kids come in and engage in free play
at first. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of
the website. Debate allows us to see different perspectives on specific issues on which there are
divergent opinions. FAQ’s on Debate on Homework Should be Abolished Question 1. I feel
homework packets make it difficult for students to practice objectives for each day. I think this
homework choice board would work well in a first-grade classroom. And if you've enjoyed the ideas
in this post, I hope that you will share it with your friends or social media followers. Follows a funny
second sheet consisting in some advice on how to be more efficient and successful. You can
completely rely on them to determine grades, or you can make adjustments after reviewing what they
have written down for each team in the debate. At its conception, Homework was deemed to help
students and raise rigor in learning. The Use of Modified Jigsaw Strategy to Improve the Students'
Reading Comprehe. Children go through days and evenings on book reports, numerical statements,
writing papers, and making science posters or projects. So, who is right? Is homework a menace or is
it a Godsend. They cite the battles and arguments it causes not to mention the specific challenges it
presents to families with SEND children many of whom report serious damage to health and self-
esteem as a result of too much or inappropriate homework. They loved the debate and this was a
great resource. It's interesting to see more and more districts allowing for more genuine family time
at home. Great for getting student to talk about things that are important to them.

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