Homework. This topic is a great example of a topic that sparks debate. Since the beginning, homework has been accepted as a part of school life. Every student, primary and secondary, expect to do homework.

It is just how it is.

Is that the way it should look? Is homework worth it?

HOMEWORK PROS AND CONS

There are obvious pros and cons to homework. The plus side is that homework allows students to expand their learning and build on the knowledge they have acquired in class. Homework can help students develop their independent learning skills and research skills. Strong evidence supports the idea that homework can be a great way to prepare for later life. It promotes self-discipline and time management and teaches young people an important lesson: You must go above and beyond to achieve your full potential.

Parents are also concerned about how much homework their children have to do. This can place a lot of pressure on young people and take away from family and leisure time. While parents want the best for their children academically, many feel that children should be able to enjoy being children. Too much homework can overwhelm children and even turn them off from learning.

Not all teachers support homework. First, teachers will have to mark homework if they assign it. Homework can add to the workload of a teacher as well as a pupil.

UK SECONDARY SCHOL BANS HOMEWORK

It seems like the question is never asked: What effect does homework have on learning and progress?

Instead, schools set homework the same way for years because it is what they expect to do without questioning if it is right.

A secondary school in the UK made a controversial and unusual decision to ban homework. The decision was national. It caused quite a bit of outrage and shock.

The school was Philip Morant College and School in Colchester, England. Catherine Hutley, the Principal, said she decided to allow her staff to focus all their efforts on planning lessons. While many parents were supportive of the school, the negative publicity and criticism that the Principal and school faced were much greater.

HOW DO YOU MAKE HOMEWORK MORE EFFECTIVE?

Most people agree with the argument that students should be expected to study in their own time if they want to reach their full potential at school. The counterarguments for homework are convincing as well. These days, more young people are suffering from mental health problems. Although it is wrong to attribute this solely to homework, some studies suggest a link between homework stress and children’s overall health.

It is essential to make sure that homework is effective. Schools shouldn’t assign homework just because they believe it is right. They should ensure that homework is meaningful and effective in helping students learn.

What makes homework efficient?

Depending on the subject, many factors can make a homework task or set work more effective. But, one way to ensure that any homework piece is effective and promotes independent learning is by making sure it is simple.

It is often mistakenly believed that homework is independent learning. It may be work that a child does independently, but that doesn’t necessarily make them independent learners.

Students must be encouraged to think critically, research, and use higher-order skills like evaluation and analysis. Every classroom activity should challenge and stretch students. This is especially true for homework.