I just had to share this recent post from Edutopia:
Myth #2: Homework Boosts Achievement
There is no evidence that this is true. In Finland, students have higher achievement with little or no homework and shorter school hours. The more important factor is what students experience during the school day. Project-based learning, as one example, places the emphasis on what is done during the day. If students choose to do more after hours, that's their choice. There also may sometimes be other good reasons to assign homework, but there should be no illusion that homework will help increase student achievement.
I totally agree with myth #2! I understand why homework would be necessary, if it was to finish a project for presenting or something similar, but other than that, there seems no reason for it. Most students get around six hours a day at school and that seems enough, especially when a teacher is there speaking to the student face to face teaching them. I always learn better talking to someone. What do you think?
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