Simply Too Much Homework
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Simply Too Much Homework
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Author : Vera Goodman
language : en
Publisher: Vera Goodman
Release Date : 2007
Simply Too Much Homework written by Vera Goodman and has been published by Vera Goodman this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Education categories.
Simply Too Much Homework
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Author : Vera Goodman B. Ed. M. A.
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-05-10
Simply Too Much Homework written by Vera Goodman B. Ed. M. A. and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-05-10 with Education categories.
The traditions and practices of schooling are long overdue for change. This book examines the academic and social conditions that add to the unnecessary stress experienced by teachers, parents and students. Childhood is not a race. Children need time for unstructured play. Children and adolescents need a voice in how they spend their free moments. Young and old alike need time to pursue hobbies and to get involved in some of the incredibly fascinating activities that our society has to offer. Evenings, weekends and holidays filled with homework leave little time for individual pursuits. We have been conditioned to accept the traditions of schooling because all of us have been there. However, the ways we educate the young must always be up for revision. The last decade has seen an exponential increase in high-stakes testing, the labeling and sorting of young children, the imposition of equal expectations on unequal capabilities, and the burdening of children with more than an eight hour work day. Change will only happen when parents appeal to governments and educators by insisting on an end to these detrimental practices. We must cooperate to design a new model on which to assign tasks and to evaluate accountability. Childhood and adolescence can be a time for cultivating and nurturing the sense of wonder that we are all born with. Our goal must be to foster a love of learning that lasts a lifetime.
The Case Against Homework
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Author : Sara Bennett
language : en
Publisher: Harmony
Release Date : 2006-08-29
The Case Against Homework written by Sara Bennett and has been published by Harmony this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-08-29 with Family & Relationships categories.
Does assigning fifty math problems accomplish any more than assigning five? Is memorizing word lists the best way to increase vocabulary—especially when it takes away from reading time? And what is the real purpose behind those devilish dioramas? The time our children spend doing homework has skyrocketed in recent years. Parents spend countless hours cajoling their kids to complete such assignments—often without considering whether or not they serve any worthwhile purpose. Even many teachers are in the dark: Only one of the hundreds the authors interviewed and surveyed had ever taken a course specifically on homework during training. The truth, according to Sara Bennett and Nancy Kalish, is that there is almost no evidence that homework helps elementary school students achieve academic success and little evidence that it helps older students. Yet the nightly burden is taking a serious toll on America’s families. It robs children of the sleep, play, and exercise time they need for proper physical, emotional, and neurological development. And it is a hidden cause of the childhood obesity epidemic, creating a nation of “homework potatoes.” In The Case Against Homework, Bennett and Kalish draw on academic research, interviews with educators, parents, and kids, and their own experience as parents and successful homework reformers to offer detailed advice to frustrated parents. You’ll find out which assignments advance learning and which are time-wasters, how to set priorities when your child comes home with an overstuffed backpack, how to talk and write to teachers and school administrators in persuasive, nonconfrontational ways, and how to rally other parents to help restore balance in your children’s lives. Empowering, practical, and rigorously researched, The Case Against Homework shows how too much work is having a negative effect on our children’s achievement and development and gives us the tools and tactics we need to advocate for change. Also available as an eBook
The Homework Myth
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Author : Alfie Kohn
language : en
Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books
Release Date : 2007-04-03
The Homework Myth written by Alfie Kohn and has been published by Da Capo Lifelong Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-04-03 with Education categories.
Death and taxes come later; what seems inevitable for children is the idea that, after spending the day at school, they must then complete more academic assignments at home. The predictable results: stress and conflict, frustration and exhaustion. Parents respond by reassuring themselves that at least the benefits outweigh the costs. But what if they don't? In The Homework Myth, nationally known educator and parenting expert Alfie Kohn systematically examines the usual defenses of homework--that it promotes higher achievement, "reinforces" learning, and teaches study skills and responsibility. None of these assumptions, he shows, actually passes the test of research, logic, or experience. So why do we continue to administer this modern cod liver oil -- or even demand a larger dose? Kohn's incisive analysis reveals how a mistrust of children, a set of misconceptions about learning, and a misguided focus on competitiveness have all left our kids with less free time and our families with more conflict. Pointing to parents who have fought back -- and schools that have proved educational excellence is possible without homework -- Kohn shows how we can rethink what happens during and after school in order to rescue our families and our children's love of learning.
Do Students Have Too Much Homework
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Author : Judeen Bartos
language : en
Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing
Release Date : 2012
Do Students Have Too Much Homework written by Judeen Bartos and has been published by Greenhaven Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
These books provide a range of opinions on a social issue; each volume focuses on a specific issue and offers a variety of perspectives, e.g., eyewitness accounts, governmental views, scientific analysis, newspaper accounts, to illuminate the issue.; This new addition to the At Issue series examines a variety of issues related to student homework. The title explores the impact of excessive homework on families, the relationship between academic pressure and student workload, and the impact of life les; Greenhaven Press's At Issue series provides a wide range of opinions on individual social issues. Enhancing critical thinking skills, each At Issue volume is an excellent research tool to help readers understand current social issues and prepare reports.
The Intuitive Parent
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Author : Stephen Camarata, Ph.D.
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2015-08-18
The Intuitive Parent written by Stephen Camarata, Ph.D. and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-08-18 with Family & Relationships categories.
You already have everything you need to raise a healthy, happy, intelligent child Parenting today is practically a competitive sport, and marketers are all too happy to cash in. Scare tactics and scientific-sounding jargon make it seem like parents are in constant danger of hard-wiring their children’s brains for failure. In fact, this state of parental anxiety is totally unnecessary—and possibly bad for our children. Babies are born with an appetite to learn. Children are naturally curious about the world and eager to explore it. They don’t need flashcards, educational videos, or the latest iPad app to help speed their development. Attempts to get children speaking and reading before they’re developmentally ready may even harm them in the long run. In The Intuitive Parent, Vanderbilt University child development specialist Dr. Stephen Camarata debunks the claims many of these “brain development” programs make. Using accessible, down-to-earth language he explains how parents can intuitively support their child’s brain development by simply paying attention. Babies and children develop at their own pace; what’s more, they are hardwired to signal to caregivers when they’re ready for the next step. Restrictive tools like flashcards may derail your child’s ability to learn holistically—and will definitely sap the joy from one of the most important jobs in the world: being a parent. The key is to recognize the “ready to learn” cues your child is giving you and respond in a way that comes naturally. Routine activities, such as playing peekaboo, reading books to a toddler, talking, singing, feeding, and otherwise meeting the everyday needs of a child, are the true magic that ultimately wires a child’s brain and helps children become an intelligent, confident, curious, and talented adults. Grounded in the latest science by a nationally recognized child development expert, The Intuitive Parent arms parents and caregivers with the confidence and knowledge they need to quit worrying and enjoy the time they have with their child—no fancy gadgets or pricey videos necessary.
Project Girl
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Author : Janet McDonald
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2000-10-10
Project Girl written by Janet McDonald and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-10-10 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
The author tells the story of her struggles to reconcile her ghetto background and the world of private schools, wealthy classmates, and important jobs offered to her because of her academic talent.
Simply Grammar Tm
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Author : Terry OBrien
language : en
Publisher: New Saraswati House India Pvt Ltd
Release Date :
Simply Grammar Tm written by Terry OBrien and has been published by New Saraswati House India Pvt Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
A book on Grammar- Teacher Manual. The ebook version does not contain CD.
Sober Dad
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Author : Michael Graubart
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2017-03-07
Sober Dad written by Michael Graubart and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-03-07 with Family & Relationships categories.
If the word sober led you to pick up this book, you are on the right track. You know you want to be a sober dad. Physically sober. Emotionally sober. What this book will do is help you put that into action as a dad. Whether your significant other is about to have a baby, you are planning well in advance, or you are recently sober and already a dad, here's your guide to giving up being a 'guy' so that you can be a perfectly imperfect sober man with the knowledge necessary to be a great dad.
Helping Students Take Control Of Everyday Executive Functions
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Author : Paula Moraine
language : en
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Release Date : 2012-04-15
Helping Students Take Control Of Everyday Executive Functions written by Paula Moraine and has been published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-04-15 with Psychology categories.
This book presents an innovative model for supporting executive function in students with attention, memory, organization, planning, inhibition, initiative, and flexibility difficulties, including those with ADHD, ADD, autism spectrum disorders and related conditions. The author advocates a student-centred approach in which educators first explore 8 key 'ingredients' with the student: relationships; strengths and weaknesses; self-advocacy and responsibility; review and preview; motivation and incentive; synthesis and analysis; rhythm and routine; and practice and repetition. She provides a step-by-step explanation of how these 'ingredients' can then be used in different ways and in different combinations to successfully address particular areas of difficulty. The approach is clearly explained, and the book contains many useful examples, practical tips and strategies, suggested conversation starters, sample time management plans and other tools that can be adapted to meet the particular needs of individual students. Original and effective, the approach outlined in this book will be of interest to teachers and other professionals involved in supporting executive function in students of all ages, as well as parents and carers.