Spencer, J. T. (2011, September 19). Ten reasons to get
rid of homework (and five alternatives). Retrieved from
http://www.educationrethink.com/2011/09/ten-reasons-to-get-rid-of-homework-and.html
http://www.educationrethink.com/2011/09/ten-reasons-to-get-rid-of-homework-and.html
John Spencer is arguing the many reasons that he doesn’t
give homework to students. He is looking at statistics, experience as a father,
as well as the needs of students and pointing out that success doesn’t come
from kids doing homework, but rather giving them the opportunities to learn on
their own. One of these choices is a student being given the opportunity to
attend after school tutoring. The point is a child that is willing to learn and
given these types of opportunities will learn. The key to working hard in a
classroom is motivation. Spencer’s ideas lead him to advocate for the idea that
the world can teach us so much. Learning doesn’t happen from doing something
for a class, but rather from what we choose to learn that is from this world,
what interests us can lead to our learning.
Q1: Does doing HW take out the motivation out of students?
A1: Yes and no. Yes because students do feel pressured to do
the work without realizing what the point of homework actually is. No, Kids are sometimes motivated to succeed
in school and yet Spencer proves a point in that kids need time to rest and
just do what they want. Homework should not be something that is demanded of
students.
Q2: Is there an injustice for students who don’ have a
support system at home?
A2: I t I an injustice, but the fact is that is part of
life. Students must learn to rely on other sources and taking homework out of
the curriculum is not the answer. With any injustice there is a solution, but
that is based on what parents are willing to sacrifice to be able to provide to
their kids at home.
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