Listen "12. Haunted by Homework"
Episode Synopsis
It would be a terrifying thing to have to count up the number of tears cried, doors slammed, voices raised and detentions served over homework. Most of us know that it holds some value, so why does it cause so much pain and frustration? Grab your favourite cup of tea and tune in as we unpack some of the flaws with typical approaches to homework and share strategies that you can implement to make it more meaningful and less burdensome for everyone involved!Recording this as PD? Here are the relevant APTSFocus Area 3.7 - Engage parents / carers in the educative processFocus Area 7.3 - Engage with the parents/carersHelpful Links 💡Does Homework Still Have Value? - A Johns Hopkins Education Expert Weighs InResearch analysis: Getting the most out of homeworkHomework: The Upsides and Downsides Rethinking Homework - Cathy Vatterott
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