The Homework Conundrum
eBook - ePub

The Homework Conundrum

How to Stop the Dog From Eating Homework

  1. 176 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

The Homework Conundrum

How to Stop the Dog From Eating Homework

About this book

Homework has a key role to play in strengthening memory, building attainment and helping students to develop transferable, life-long study skills. If done right, regular, good-quality homework has the potential to bridge achievement gaps and help all students become successful, confident learners.

Rooted in robust cognitive science principles, this book provides a clear guide for how a successful homework culture can be built in a school and within the classroom. With a focus on making homework an integral part of teaching and learning, it includes practical strategies on how to get students, staff and parents to value the homework that is set, ensuring it is built into sustainable practice, so all parties can reap its many benefits. Chapters cover:

  • Cognitive science principles and homework
  • The features of effective homework
  • Parental role and involvement
  • Supporting all students
  • Rewards and sanctions
  • Motivation and attainment

Part of The InnerDrive Teacher CPD Academy series that offers a deep dive into the key areas that matter to teachers; this book is essential reading for all teachers and leaders wanting to ensure that homework is well designed, evidence-informed, implemented consistently and valued by all members of the school community.

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Yes, you can access The Homework Conundrum by Jovita M. Castelino in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Education & Education General. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Publisher
Routledge
Year
2024
eBook ISBN
9781040146712
Edition
0

Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Half-Title Page
  3. Series Page
  4. Title Page
  5. Copyright Page
  6. Contents
  7. Acknowledgements
  8. Foreword
  9. Introduction
  10. 1 Why Should We Talk About Homework?
  11. 2 How Do We Learn?
  12. 3 Making Homework Effective
  13. 4 Motivating Students Through Homework
  14. 5 The Role of the Home in Successful Homework
  15. 6 Supporting Students With Homework
  16. 7 Rewards and Sanctions
  17. 8 Building a Homework Culture
  18. 9 Examples
  19. 10 Frequently Asked Questions
  20. A Note of Thanks
  21. Index