In older students the benefit and purpose of homework is more academic. This is more common with elementary/primary teachers, as we see importance in children playing and being active after school and spending time with family members, in addition to their homework. Homework, in this view, is a way of forming habits to set them up for success later in their education by teaching responsibility, time management, and how to complete a task. I tend to subscribe to the belief that homework is a reinforcement of skills already learned, and should be completed without the assistance of a teacher or adult. Now think about your personal philosophy regarding homework. Consider surveying your students on how much time is needed nightly to complete what you assign, then compare to the guideline number to see if you are on the right track. This can also be helpful to gauge if you are providing too much (or too little) homework. This is a good rule of thumb and can be modified for specific students or subjects that need more or less time for assignments. Many districts follow the guideline of 10 minutes per grade level. After these initial asks, start to consider factors like age, as elementary students are much different than high schoolers.
I’d also ask your colleagues that teach similar grades and subjects.
At the end of the day, it’s about what works best for you and your students, but here’s some insight that might help you make a decision.įirst ensure your assignments are in line with school and district policy. However, some districts and teachers are abandoning homework altogether. Research tells us that homework has some benefits, especially in middle and high school. How much homework is too much is an age-old question, and there’s been a constantly shifting debate on this for as long as I’ve been teaching. Before, I just wrote those complaints off, but I've been seeing a lot of debate about how useful homework really is. My students are always complaining about the amount of homework I assign. Have a problem or question for one of our experts to address on the blog? Send it to us via email at. School Me, Please is the advice column where early career educators can come for individualized guidance from seasoned educators who have a passion for mentoring.
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