Some families see homework as an intrusion on family time. Another problem with homework can result from children continuing to repeat mistakes. Parents may be at a loss as to how to intervene and children may be developing bad habits. Finally, we need to consider how much time teachers should devote to creating, collecting and correcting homework. Clearly, planning the learning activities for the classroom needs to be the first priority.
Teachers can end up spending valuable class time chasing down homework.
Correcting homework and providing timely feedback to students is important - and time consuming. Closing Thoughts Clearly, homework is a complex issue. We will need to devote some time as a faculty and a school community to clarifying the purpose of homework, identifying the kinds of homework we want students to do, and addressing some of the problems associated with homework. I invite you to join this discussion either by serving on the Looking at Learning Team or by attending our own homework forum at a future PTA meeting.