Having homework leave makes students repeat the concepts they learned in class and learn to study independently, but excessive homework causes children to struggle with free time, family time and doing simple tasks to enjoy their childhood .
Should students be given homework or not? How much homework is the right amount? Which students benefit more from homework than others? Does it really increase learning levels, leading to higher academic performance, or does it lead to stress and fatigue that lead to frustration?
Students who take their homework seriously perform much better in academia and are better prepared for their future studies. Homework also gives parents insight into their children’s learning levels and creates a connection between the school and the families, while some may not find it very helpful.
In the post-pandemic age when students are really forced to retire from paper and pen – especially writing, deep and qualitative learning, regular and disciplined revision of the concepts learned in the classroom – meaningful and engaging homework can help with bridging the gaps besides taking students away from fencing.
It is the high and senior school students who benefit from extended homework. Teachers with flipped classroom strategies can assign work that students can do at home in a relaxed environment. When used effectively, homework can be an important tool for a formative educational goal.
For a first-year and first-year student who is still learning to learn, reinforcement of the tasks done at school (in age-appropriate time span and amount) along with some extension of them helps instill a sense of responsibility and teaches organizational skills. skills and time management.
For high and high school students, while math requires regular practice, other subjects can be reinforced through application-oriented tasks, projects, research and conclusion, quizzes, and online exercises.
A home assignment that is—
• captivating, relevant, well-crafted, challenging yet achievable
• with precise objectives
• in accordance with the student’s academic requirements, interests and presentation choice
• based on quality and not quantity
• tuned to the current time
• supports student learning—
will bring about a positive quality change in the learner who will be self-directed and self-regulating and also able to take charge of his/her learning process.
Research shows that homework is an effective learning tool that goes beyond the task and develops many transferable skills, such as independent study and organizational skills, reinforces and assists learners, makes them responsible for their learning and encourages them to use learning materials. explore, seek support where needed, and plan timelines for completing assignments with a responsible attitude.
— The author is Sanyogita Sharma, Director, MRIS
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