Journal 6

Journal 6:  Ten reasons to get rid of homework (And five alternatives)

Spencer, J. (2011, Sept 19). Ten reasons to get rid of homework (and five alternatives). Retrieved from http://www.educationrethink.com/2011/09/ten-reasons-to-get-rid-of-homework-and.html

In this article, we are introduced to John's philosophy of no home work.  He brings home some good points about how hard it is to get children to work in a school environment for up to 6 hours a day.  After formal schooling, according to John, there is not enough time in the day for everything that a child must do.  John doesn't think children will have enough time to ride a bike or throw a ball if they get assigned home work.  Some children have chores, and have to watch their younger siblings.  How can they possibly be expected to do homework with such social injustice in the world?  Even though I don't always get my homework done at the College level, my children ALWAYS get their homework done.  Why?  Because I'm a parent first.  Second I'm an employee, and third (Yes third) I'm a college student and aspiring educator.  What advice can I possibly have to help John find some time to get some homework done by his school children?

Ways to find time for homework:

Cancel Cable.  Even with just two shows a night, you just saved 28 hours in a week for a family of four.  

Get physical!  Allow children to decompress for an hour after school playing out side or doing whatever they want.

Use Extra play time outside (Such as bike or ball throwing) as an incentive when the nights homework is done.

Work lesson plans into every day situations when running around with your children.

Reward successful behavior in your children and students!

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