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Homework…

Homework…. To assign or not to assign??. The Debate-Our Questions. Does homework extend learning? Does homework increase standardized test scores? Does homework strain families?. The Big Names. Against- Alfie Kohn (a behaviorist), the media For- Marzano (school reformist)

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Homework…

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  1. Homework… To assign or not to assign??

  2. The Debate-Our Questions • Does homework extend learning? • Does homework increase standardized test scores? • Does homework strain families?

  3. The Big Names • Against-Alfie Kohn (a behaviorist),the media • For- Marzano(school reformist) • On the fence- Harris Cooper (a professor, written many articles since the early 80s, homework for all-in moderation)

  4. The Case for : Immediate achievement and learning Long-term academic benefits Non-academic benefits Greater parental appreciation and involvement The Case against: Satiation -too much of something Parental Interference Cheating Increased differences between social classes No correlation found for elementary school students (Cooper, 2003) What the Research says…

  5. What you should know • According to Kohn, homework has doubled since 1981. Sounds scary, but it doubled to 52 minutes per week! • A few studies have shown that homework can increase grades and learning for ELL students, but not test scores. • Homework should be practice, not skill work and if you assign elaborate projects parents often complete the project or the other work to relieve children and keep up with peers. • Know what your population can handle at home

  6. “It is not enough to be busy; so are the ants. The question is… What are we busy about?” ~Henry David Thoreau

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