Why should I do it?
- Some students have more difficulty completing and remaining engaged with home work assignments and tasks, therefore, structuring homework assignments and gearing them toward these kids can increase success
When should I do it?
- When a student(s) is not completing homework
- When a student(s) is having difficulty completing homework
- When a student(s) is completing homework incorrectly
How do I do it?
- Tips for Getting Homework Done (from www2.ed.gov)
- Lay out expectations early in the school year
- Create assignments with a purpose
- Make sure students understand the purpose
- Make assignments focused and clear
- Create assignments that challenge students to think and to integrate
- Vary assignments
- Give homework that makes learning personal
- Tie assignments to the present
- Match assignments to the skills, interests, and needs of students
- Use school and community resources
- Match assignments to your style of teaching
- Assign an appropriate amount of homework
- Encourage and teach good study habits
- Provide constructive feedback
- Give praise and motivate
- Give help as needed
- Communicate with parents
- Show respect for students
- Put An End To Homework Horror