DAYTON HOMEWORK PHILOSOPHY
Homework at the kindergarten and first grade levels should be minimal (less than 30 minutes daily).
When assigning homework, teachers consider the following points:
The purpose of homework is to:
Parents can help by checking the child’s agenda and homework folder daily for assignments and notes from the teacher. Additionally, parents can help by providing a distraction-free environment.
Parents should avoid the temptation to do their children’s homework and produce error-free products. This does not contribute to a child’s learning; in fact, it often gives teachers an inaccurate assessment of children’s learning. If a child experiences difficulty in a homework assignment, it is much wiser for the parent to inform the teacher that more instructional support may be necessary.
When assigning homework, teachers consider the following points:
The purpose of homework is to:
- Reinforce learning from the school day;
- Increase student responsibility;
- Provide communication to parents.
- Are meaningful and relevant;
- Are clearly communicated;
- Allow for differentiation;
- Are consistent amongst the grade level
- Focus on home“learning”, as opposed to home“work”.
Parents can help by checking the child’s agenda and homework folder daily for assignments and notes from the teacher. Additionally, parents can help by providing a distraction-free environment.
Parents should avoid the temptation to do their children’s homework and produce error-free products. This does not contribute to a child’s learning; in fact, it often gives teachers an inaccurate assessment of children’s learning. If a child experiences difficulty in a homework assignment, it is much wiser for the parent to inform the teacher that more instructional support may be necessary.