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Campus Talk: Don’t ban homework but structure it in a better way, say Maharashtra educationists

Homework is important for children to develop accountability and helps parents to contribute to their studies, according to educationists as they call for it to be made more engaging..

The no-homework proposal by Maharashtra School Education Minister Deepak Kesarkar has triggered a heated debate with educationists standing united against it. At a time when ‘homework – to give or not to give’ has become the most discussed topic on school campuses, it has finally brought attention to the pressing issue of the structure-less nature of homework with no guidelines.

Although educationists have criticised the proposal by the minister, according to most of them, the government should prepare a structure with help from experts on how to make homework effective so that it is not considered a burden on either the student or their parents.

Importance of homework

The homework, as expressed by educationists, is much more than just completing the study tasks given by teachers. It instills the behaviour of self-study or revision which is very useful for the academic growth of students as they move to higher classes, they said.

Basanti Roy, former secretary of the Maharashtra State Board, said: “Homework develops a feeling of accountability among children as well as teaches them the importance of consistency in efforts. It also ensures accountability on part of teachers as they know what the children have understood until now. Considering the time and other constraints in a classroom setting, this gauging of individual progress is not possible in a class.”

In another approach, homework, as explained by Vasant Kalpande, a respected educationist in Maharashtra, is the way to make a parent also a contributor to a child’s academic journey. “Asking the child about completing homework and overseeing the child doing homework are very important for parents to know where their ward stands,” said Kalpande.

No substitute for homework

Some of the direct effects of the absence of homework, according to many educationists, is what the children do in that extra free time. “Empty mind is a devil’s workshop,” said Ambarsinha Magar, principal of Barve Nagar Municipal School from Ghatkopar, who shared how he is already struggling to ensure that children are on the right track with ample distractions like mobile phones and the internet.

Francis Joseph from School Leaders Network pointed out how there is no way of monitoring if the child is free and using that time for some productive tasks. “There may be homework by parents or tuition classes. Moreover, the basic assumption that if there is no homework, children will get time to participate in extracurricular activities is flawed as this depends on multiple factors, especially the home environment,” said Joseph.

Taking the argument ahead, Magar spoke about how no homework meant a large number of his students would not be studying at all. “Parents of many of the students I cater to are daily-wage workers, domestic helps among all. They do not have time to look at homework, let alone see what their wards are doing at home when they are away. Homework ensures that these children are spending a significant amount of time at home studying.”

Steps needed

Homework at most schools is not engaging for children who are average or below average in academics and not challenging enough for those having above-average capabilities. “This calls for the need for homework prepared by teachers with application-based knowledge,” said Kalpande.

To make this more engaging, Roy shares how teachers can also create target groups based on their grasping levels and design customised homework for different sets of students. “Instead of banning homework, teachers need to get training to be more creative in forms of assignments, projects found in tasks of day-to-day life which will complement the curriculum of the specific class,” said Roy.

Adding to this point of view, Dr Veena Shrivastava, campus head of the Gopi Birla Memorial School, said: “Homework should comprise self-study, comprehension, analysis, as the child learns self-study,” For this, according to Joseph, schools require planning in fixing homework for different classes.

While at Magar’s BMC-run school, the teachers are instructed that on a single day, not more than two subjects will have homework. At Orchids, the international school in Yari Road, the authorities ensure that homework is not a mindless task given because schooling is not enough.

Anuradha Premnath, principal of the school, said: “While assigning homework, we are making a plan of what the children should be studying at home for that particular day. It is used not only as a tool of recapitulation but also at times lets the child do some kind of research on what they would be learning the next day as a flipped class activity.

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You Think Your Kid's School Backpack Is Heavy? See What's Going On In India!

Sushmita Pathak

A child leaves for school in a village in India. Last November, the Indian government announced new rules limiting the weight of school bags depending on a child's age. But the rules are not always enforced. Punit Paranjpe/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

Imagine this — you're going to school, and you hear that the government has banned homework. Wouldn't that be the best day ever?

Well, it actually happened in India. The government said there would be no homework for students in grades one and two. The reason: heavy school bags.

Last November, the government announced new rules limiting the weight of school bags depending on a child's age.

Students of grades one and two would be allowed to carry bags weighing only at most about 3 pounds. For pupils studying in grades three and four, the weight limit was 6.6 pounds. There are limits set up through grade 10, where the cap is 11 pounds.

The rules also set limits on homework so little kids won't have to carry extra books home. (They almost always carry textbooks home because schools rarely provide lockers.)

But not every parent is convinced that the rules are working.

One afternoon in Mumbai, at the end of the school day, Swati Patil is waiting outside the building.

Patil is a parent — and a backpack activist. She pulls out a scale from her bag and places it on the ground. She's here to weigh kids' backpacks. Her first candidate is a shy seventh-grader wearing a red hairband. Patil asks the girl to step on the scale, first without her backpack. She weighs 31 kilos (about 68 pounds). But with her backpack ... she's at 37 kilos.

That means her backpack weighs 6 kilos – about 13 pounds. That's a violation of the rules passed by the Indian government.

It's not the only heavy backpack in school circles.

Vishnu Kumar Chheda, a fifth-grader who studies in Mumbai, feels very tired when he comes home from school every day.

"I'm not able to go outside to play cricket with my friends," he says. "My back hurts a lot."

His backpack weighs 22 pounds.

The American Academy of Pediatrics says the weight of bags shouldn't be more than 10 to 20 percent of the child's weight. But a 2016 survey by an Indian trade association showed that 88 percent of 7-to-13-year-olds were carrying backpacks nearly half their body weight.

Studies have shown that carrying excessive loads can cause musculoskeletal disorders in kids.

Dr. Shreedhar Archik, an orthopedic surgeon in Mumbai, says putting a heavy load on a child's growing skeleton can alter posture.

"Sometimes these children develop a posture which can take two years to correct. We have to give them exercise to correct posture," says Archik.

Indian lawmakers have been discussing the backpack burden for the past 30 years. In a parliamentary speech in 1989, novelist and lawmaker R.K. Narayan called for abolishing heavy school bags. He described how children "develop a stoop and hang their arms forward like a chimpanzee while walking."

As Patil has found in her spot checks, the new rules aren't always enforced.

"Imagine an inspector catching a class 3 student's bag weighing more than 2.3 kg [about 5 pounds]. The headmistress will perhaps empty the child's water bottle or throw the lunchbox out to bring the bag within the prescribed limit," Krishna Kumar, former director of the National Council of Educational Research and Training, wrote in an op-ed piece .

The government's decisions are not implemented, Kumar states in an email to NPR. There's a "gap between central and state [government] policies," he adds.

Patil says she has interviewed school principals and parents who weren't even aware of the rules.

"The rules are just on paper," she says.

A Mumbai-based homemaker and social activist, Patil started a campaign against heavy school bags a few years ago when she found out that her skinny sixth-grade son was carrying 15 pounds on his back.

"As a mother, I was really worried," Patil says.

In 2015, she filed a petition in a Mumbai court demanding that the government take action to reduce the weight of backpacks. The court ordered authorities in the state of Maharashtra, where Mumbai is located, to take necessary steps. But based on random checks of backpack weights, Patil believes that backpacks are still too heavy. She plans to file a fresh petition in India's Supreme Court in September.

The burden of heavy backpacks is driven, in part, by publishers, says Francis Joseph, head of School Leader Network Foundation, a Mumbai-based education nonprofit.

Publishers flood the market with exam guide books that promise top marks.

"Now they have books with additional material, additional worksheets. For them, the more they publish, the more the price shoots up," says Joseph. "They forget that this is all adding on to the weight."

Also, most of the content is in the form of physical books. Joseph says e-learning has still not become an integral part of Indian schools.

Nine-year-old Chheda, who used to live in Columbus, Ohio, before he moved to Mumbai this year, says back in the United States at least some of his study material was on an iPad. So his backpack used to be much lighter than the 22 pounds he now carries. But at his posh private school in Mumbai, "we have textbooks, a lot, a lot of textbooks," he says.

That could be changing. The Indian government has announced several new initiatives to boost digital learning, including 900,000 digital blackboards in schools across the country. Some state governments have also looked into replacing textbooks with tablets or Amazon Kindles. The online education market in India is expected to be worth nearly $2 billion by 2021.

In the future, when digital learning becomes mainstream, maybe the burden on kids' backs will be reduced. But some Indian educators don't want to wait that long. They've come up with creative, low-tech solutions. Like cutting up textbooks into monthly chapters so that students carry only the material they're going to need that month.

Or how about a pickup and drop-off service for backpacks?A few years ago, a school in the southern Indian state of Kerala started sending a van to students' homes to collect their bags. For those fortunate youngsters, walking to school is no longer a pain in the back.

India bans homework and heavy schoolbags to prevent spinal damage

There are fears that children could develop back pain and even hunchbacks by carrying heavy books in their rucksacks.

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Children should not be made to carry heavy text books, the Indian government said

The Indian government has told schools to stop giving students homework and heavy books to prevent spinal damage.

Weight guidelines have been issued for school bags depending on a child's age after studies showed heavy loads can affect soft, developing spines.

Teachers have also been told to not give children in grades one and two homework so they do not need to carry heavy books home.

A survey by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India found 68% of pre-teen children might suffer from mild back pain which can develop into chronic pain and later into a hunchback.

More than 2,500 children and 1,000 parents in major cities were surveyed, with more than 88% of children from seven to 13-years-old carrying more than 45% of their body weight on their backs.

Children in grades one and two should not be given homework, the Indian government said

Mother-of-two Rashmi Tapke, said heavy schoolbags are a reflection of poor time-table planning by schools.

"If they [schools] plan, they can repeat the subjects taught and thus reduce the load. My kids find it difficult to carry so many books," she said.

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Let's Debate: Does homework really help achieve anything or is it an unnecessary burden?

Students from across the country were debating whether 'Homework should be banned in every school in India' at The New Indian Express' virtual inter-school debate competition, Let's Debate that streamed live on April 12.

The largest inter-school virtual debate competition in India, it was held in association with Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, MEIL and Linc Pens. The judges for the debate were Manju Latha Kalanidhi, Senior Assistant Editor, The Sunday Magazine, TNIE and Dr Rajashree S R, artist, art coordinator and consultant.

Speaking for the motion, one of the contestants, Gurumithra K, PSBB Millenium School, Coimbatore said, "It is important that the children of today fall in love with learning and homework never really helps do that. The only thing homework does is making students anxious and making the whole process of education tedious. Homework eats up all our free time. The same time can be used to sharpen our skills and unleash our creativity. We already spend about 6-8 hours a day, five days a week in school. After all this time in school, home must be a place where we can take a break. Homework prevents this and even causes high stress levels. We don't get the time to go out and exercise. Family time is also restricted because of homework and spending time with family is so important because it teaches us the important of relationships."

Speaking against the motion, Radha Umesh Mulay, CHIREC International School said, "There are limited hours during the school day and it is very difficult for the teachers to assess whether the students have understood all the concepts taught. Homework helps achieve this. Homework helps reinforce knowledge, allows children to learn at their own pace and master time management as it expects us to finish a given task at a given time. It teaches us to establish priorities and responsibilities as a student. Homework also teaches us the importance of planning, organisation and independent work."

Advait Anand, a class VII student of Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan Senior Secondary School, Chennai was the winner and Radha Unmesh Mulay, a class VII student of CHIREC International School was the runner-up

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Maharashtra: Homework ban! Governor leads charge for fun learning

Updated on: 12 March,2024 06:58 AM IST | Mumbai A Correspondent |

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Governor Ramesh Bais advocates homework-free education system, emphasising meaningful activities over traditional assignments

Maharashtra: Homework ban! Governor leads charge for fun learning

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Governor Ramesh Bais recently suggested doing away with early morning classes
Bais is now proposing to end homework to school kids
He said teachers should focus on teaching during school hours instead of giving homework

Governor Ramesh Bais recently suggested doing away with early morning classes, and is now proposing to end homework to school kids. At an event in Lonavala, he said teachers should focus on teaching during school hours instead of giving homework.

He also recommended that schools organise more activities like field trips to forts and historical sites. Bais said, “In many countries, students don’t have homework anymore, and I think it’s time we do the same.”

He also talked about the importance of sports and limiting kids’ screen time, encouraging them to ask questions and be curious about the world. Bais stressed the need for teachers to know about the National Education Policy and empower students for the future. He suggested using technology like artificial intelligence.

Swati Popat Vats, president of the Early Childhood Association, said, “It should be homeplay, not homework.Let’s encourage reflective thinking and meaningful activities.” She added, “Governor Bais’s idea fits with NCERT’s principles, like the five-step learning process called ‘Panchadi.’ It helps students understand and apply concepts.” Sujata Panigrahi, a teacher, said, “Students struggle to balance schoolwork and other activities. It’s time to address this.” She praised government rules limiting coaching centre admissions, saying, “It will help kids focus on school.”

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Madras HC judge asks CBSE to publicise homework ban

Madras high court justice n kirubakaran has directed the central board of secondary education to make his order banning homework widely known. .

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Madras HC judge asks CBSE to publicise homework ban

The ban will not be known only with CBSE circular, says HC judge
Has also asked to teach more than NCERT recommended subjects
Judge known for unconventional orders

In an extraordinary move, Madras High Court Justice N Kirubakaran has directed the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on August 20 to make his May 29 order banning homework for school goers in classes one and two widely known. He has asked the CBSE to issue advertisements in all leading dailies in the country stating that the court had ordered that none of the schools in the country, irrespective of the board to which they were affiliated, could prescribe homework for classes one and two.

At the same time, he wanted the schools to teach more subjects than what had been recommended by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT).

The judge issued the directive after observing that CBSE's circular about the ban may not serve any purpose unless the general public and NGOs were made aware of the court order and encouraged to lodge complaints.

Justice Kirubakaran said the advertisement should also publicise the court order that no subject other than mathematics and language should be taught in classes one and two and that students of classes three to five could be taught environmental science as an additional subject. The order is explicit that schools which do not comply with his order will lose their affiliation. Justice Kirubakaran, who coincidentally turns 59 today, is known for his unconventional orders, ever since he was elevated to the bench as a permanent judge of the High Court in 2011.

These include his observations on unverified advocates, castration for child rapists, pulling up government teachers who joined strikes and making helmet wearing mandatory for two-wheeler riders in Tamil Nadu. In October 2015 Justice Kirubakaran, while dealing with a case that related to child rape, said when law is ineffective and incapable of addressing the menace, this court cannot keep its hands folded and remain a silent spectator unmoved and oblivious of the recent happenings of horrible blood-curdling gang rapes of children in various parts of India. Further, he observed castration for child rapists would fetch magical results in preventing child abuse. In another unusual order, in July 2018, he referred to the plight of police personnel in Tamil Nadu and directed that they should be given a weekly off.

He observed: Conducive atmosphere should be created for the working of policemen so that the morale is kept high in the interest of society. If the police is forced to work round the clock without any break, physically and psychologically they will be ruined and they would not be in a position to discharge their public functions properly.

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Maharashtra: Homework ban! Governor leads charge for fun learning

G overnor Ramesh Bais recently suggested doing away with early morning classes, and is now proposing to end homework to school kids. At an event in Lonavala, he said teachers should focus on teaching during school hours instead of giving homework.

25 Reasons Homework Should Be Banned (Busywork Arguments)

As students across the globe plow through heaps of homework each night, one question lingers in the minds of educators, parents, and students alike: should homework be banned?

This question is not new, yet it continues to spark lively debate as research findings, anecdotal evidence, and personal experiences paint a complex picture of the pros and cons of homework.

On one hand, proponents of homework argue that it reinforces classroom learning, encourages a disciplined work ethic, and provides teachers with valuable insight into student comprehension. They see homework as an extension of classroom instruction that solidifies and enriches learning while fostering important skills like time management and self-discipline. It also offers an opportunity for parents to be involved in their children's education.

However, some people say there are a lot of downsides. They argue that excessive homework can lead to stress and burnout, reduce time for extracurricular activities and family interactions, exacerbate educational inequalities, and even negatively impact students' mental health.

This article presents 25 reasons why we might need to seriously consider this radical shift in our educational approach. But first, lets share some examples of what homework actually is.

Examples of Homework

These examples cover a wide range of subjects and complexity levels, reflecting the variety of homework assignments students might encounter throughout their educational journey.

Spelling lists to memorize for a test
Math worksheets for practicing basic arithmetic operations
Reading assignments from children's books
Simple science projects like growing a plant
Basic geography assignments like labeling a map
Art projects like drawing a family portrait
Writing book reports or essays
Advanced math problems
Research projects on various topics
Lab reports for science experiments
Reading and responding to literature
Preparing presentations on various topics
Advanced math problems involving calculus or algebra
Reading classic literature and writing analytical essays
Research papers on historical events
Lab reports for advanced science experiments
Foreign language exercises
Preparing for standardized tests
College application essays
Extensive research papers
In-depth case studies
Advanced problem-solving in subjects like physics, engineering, etc.
Thesis or dissertation writing
Extensive reading and literature reviews
Internship or practicum experiences

Lack of proven benefits

Homework has long been a staple of traditional education, dating back centuries. However, the actual efficacy of homework in enhancing learning outcomes remains disputed. A number of studies indicate that there's no conclusive evidence supporting the notion that homework improves academic performance, especially in primary education . In fact, research suggests that for younger students, the correlation between homework and academic achievement is weak or even negative .

Too much homework can often lead to increased stress and decreased enthusiasm for learning. This issue becomes particularly pressing when considering the common 'more is better' approach to homework, where the quantity of work given to students often outweighs the quality and effectiveness of the tasks. For instance, spending countless hours memorizing facts for a history test may not necessarily translate to better understanding or long-term retention of the subject matter.

However, it's worth noting that homework isn't completely devoid of benefits. It can help foster self-discipline, time management skills, and the ability to work independently. But, these positive outcomes are usually more pronounced in older students and when homework assignments are thoughtfully designed and not excessive in volume.

When discussing the merits and drawbacks of homework, it's critical to consider the nature of the assignments. Routine, repetitive tasks often associated with 'drill-and-practice' homework, such as completing rows of arithmetic problems or copying definitions from a textbook, rarely lead to meaningful learning. On the other hand, assignments that encourage students to apply what they've learned in class, solve problems, or engage creatively with the material can be more beneficial.

Increased stress

Homework can often lead to a significant increase in stress levels among students. This is especially true when students are burdened with large volumes of homework, leaving them with little time to relax or pursue other activities. The feeling of constantly racing against the clock to meet deadlines can contribute to anxiety, frustration, and even burnout.

Contrary to popular belief, stress does not necessarily improve performance or productivity. In fact, high levels of stress can negatively impact memory, concentration, and overall cognitive function. This counteracts the very purpose of homework, which is intended to reinforce learning and improve academic outcomes.

However, one might argue that homework can teach students about time management, organization, and how to handle pressure. These are important life skills that could potentially prepare them for future responsibilities. But it's essential to strike a balance. The pressure to complete homework should not come at the cost of a student's mental wellbeing.

Limited family time

Homework often infringes upon the time students can spend with their families. After spending the entire day in school, children come home to yet more academic work, leaving little room for quality family interactions. This limited family time can hinder the development of important interpersonal skills and familial bonds.

Moreover, family time isn't just about fun and relaxation. It also plays a crucial role in the social and emotional development of children. Opportunities for unstructured play, family conversations, and shared activities can contribute to children's well-being and character building.

Nonetheless, advocates of homework might argue that it can be a platform for parental involvement in a child's education. While this may be true, the involvement should not transform into parental control or cause friction due to differing expectations and pressures.

Reduced physical activity

Homework can often lead to reduced physical activity by eating into the time students have for sports, recreation, and simply being outdoors. Physical activity is essential for children's health, well-being, and even their academic performance. Research suggests that physical activity can enhance cognitive abilities, improve concentration, and reduce symptoms of ADHD .

Homework, especially when it's boring and repetitive, can deter students from engaging in physical activities, leading to a sedentary lifestyle. This lack of balance between work and play can contribute to physical health problems such as obesity, poor posture, and related health concerns.

Homework proponents might point out that disciplined time management could allow students to balance both work and play. However, given the demanding nature of many homework assignments, achieving this balance is often easier said than done.

Negative impact on sleep

A significant concern about homework is its impact on students' sleep patterns. Numerous studies have linked excessive homework to sleep deprivation in students. Children often stay up late to complete assignments, reducing the amount of sleep they get. Lack of sleep can result in a host of issues, from poor academic performance and difficulty concentrating to physical health problems like weakened immunity.

Even the quality of sleep can be affected. The stress and anxiety from a heavy workload can lead to difficulty falling asleep or restless nights. And let's not forget that students often need to wake up early for school, compounding the negative effects of late-night homework sessions.

On the other hand, some argue that homework can teach children time management skills, suggesting that effective organization could help prevent late-night work. However, when schools assign excessive amounts of homework, even the best time management might not prevent encroachment on sleep time.

Homework can exacerbate existing educational inequalities. Not all students have access to a conducive learning environment at home, necessary resources, or support from educated family members. For these students, homework can become a source of stress and disadvantage rather than an opportunity to reinforce learning.

Children from lower socio-economic backgrounds might need to contribute to household chores or part-time work, limiting the time they have for homework. This can create a gap in academic performance and grades, reflecting not on the students' abilities but their circumstances.

While homework is meant to level the playing field by providing additional learning time outside school, it often does the opposite. It's worth noting that students from privileged backgrounds can often access additional help like tutoring, further widening the gap.

Reduced creativity and independent thinking

Homework, particularly when it involves rote learning or repetitive tasks, can stifle creativity and independent thinking. Students often focus on getting the "right" answers to please teachers rather than exploring different ideas and solutions. This can hinder their ability to think creatively and solve problems independently, skills that are increasingly in demand in the modern world.

Homework defenders might claim that it can also promote independent learning. True, when thoughtfully designed, homework can encourage this. But, voluminous or repetitive tasks tend to promote compliance over creativity.

Diminished interest in learning

Overburdening students with homework can diminish their interest in learning. After long hours in school followed by more academic tasks at home, learning can begin to feel like a chore. This can lead to a decline in intrinsic motivation and an unhealthy association of learning with stress and exhaustion.

In theory, homework can deepen interest in a subject, especially when it involves projects or research. Yet, an excess of homework, particularly routine tasks, might achieve the opposite, turning learning into a source of stress rather than enjoyment.

Inability to pursue personal interests

Homework can limit students' ability to pursue personal interests. Hobbies, personal projects, and leisure activities are crucial for personal development and well-being. With heavy homework loads, students may struggle to find time for these activities, missing out on opportunities to discover new interests and talents.

Supporters of homework might argue that it teaches students to manage their time effectively. However, even with good time management, an overload of homework can crowd out time for personal interests.

Excessive workload

The issue of excessive workload is a common complaint among students. Spending several hours on homework after a full school day can be mentally and physically draining. This workload can lead to burnout, decreased motivation, and negative attitudes toward school and learning.

While homework can help consolidate classroom learning, too much can be counterproductive. It's important to consider the overall workload of students, including school, extracurricular activities, and personal time, when assigning homework.

Limited time for reflection

Homework can limit the time students have for reflection. Reflection is a critical part of learning, allowing students to digest and integrate new information. With the constant flow of assignments, there's often little time left for this crucial process. Consequently, the learning becomes superficial, and the true understanding of subjects can be compromised.

Although homework is meant to reinforce what's taught in class, the lack of downtime for reflection might hinder deep learning. It's important to remember that learning is not just about doing, but also about thinking.

Increased pressure on young children

Young children are particularly vulnerable to the pressures of homework. At an age where play and exploration are vital for cognitive and emotional development, too much homework can create undue pressure and stress. This pressure can instigate a negative relationship with learning from an early age, potentially impacting their future attitude towards education.

Advocates of homework often argue that it prepares children for the rigors of their future academic journey. However, placing too much academic pressure on young children might overshadow the importance of learning through play and exploration.

Lack of alignment with real-world skills

Traditional homework often lacks alignment with real-world skills. Assignments typically focus on academic abilities at the expense of skills like creativity, problem-solving, and emotional intelligence. These are crucial for success in the modern workplace and are often under-emphasized in homework tasks.

Homework can be an opportunity to develop these skills when properly structured. However, tasks often focus on memorization and repetition, rather than cultivating skills relevant to the real world.

Loss of motivation

Excessive homework can lead to a loss of motivation. The constant pressure to complete assignments and meet deadlines can diminish a student's intrinsic motivation to learn. This loss of motivation might not only affect their academic performance but also their love of learning, potentially having long-term effects on their educational journey.

Some believe homework instills discipline and responsibility. But, it's important to balance these benefits against the potential for homework to undermine motivation and engagement.

Disruption of work-life balance

Maintaining a healthy work-life balance is as important for students as it is for adults. Overloading students with homework can disrupt this balance, leaving little time for relaxation, socializing, and extracurricular activities. All of these are vital for a student's overall development and well-being.

Homework supporters might argue that it prepares students for the workloads they'll face in college and beyond. But it's also crucial to ensure students have time to relax, recharge, and engage in non-academic activities for a well-rounded development.

Impact on mental health

There's a growing body of evidence showing the negative impact of excessive homework on students' mental health. The stress and anxiety from heavy homework loads can contribute to issues like depression, anxiety, and even thoughts of suicide. Student well-being should be a top priority in education, and the impact of homework on mental health cannot be ignored.

While some might argue that homework helps students develop resilience and coping skills, it's important to ensure these potential benefits don't come at the expense of students' mental health.

Limited time for self-care

With excessive homework, students often find little time for essential self-care activities. These can include physical exercise, proper rest, healthy eating, mindfulness, or even simple leisure activities. These activities are critical for maintaining physical health, emotional well-being, and cognitive function.

Some might argue that managing homework alongside self-care responsibilities teaches students valuable life skills. However, it's important that these skills don't come at the cost of students' health and well-being.

Decreased family involvement

Homework can inadvertently lead to decreased family involvement in a child's learning. Parents often feel unqualified or too busy to help with homework, leading to missed opportunities for family learning interactions. This can also create stress and conflict within the family, especially when parents have high expectations or are unable to assist.

Some believe homework can facilitate parental involvement in education. But, when it becomes a source of stress or conflict, it can discourage parents from engaging in their child's learning.

Reinforcement of inequalities

Homework can unintentionally reinforce inequalities. Students from disadvantaged backgrounds might lack access to resources like private tutors or a quiet study space, placing them at a disadvantage compared to their more privileged peers. Additionally, these students might have additional responsibilities at home, further limiting their time to complete homework.

While the purpose of homework is often to provide additional learning opportunities, it can inadvertently reinforce existing disparities. Therefore, it's essential to ensure that homework doesn't favor students who have more resources at home.

Reduced time for play and creativity

Homework can take away from time for play and creative activities. These activities are not only enjoyable but also crucial for the cognitive, social, and emotional development of children. Play allows children to explore, imagine, and create, fostering innovative thinking and problem-solving skills.

Some may argue that homework teaches discipline and responsibility. Yet, it's vital to remember that play also has significant learning benefits and should be a part of every child's daily routine.

Increased cheating and academic dishonesty

The pressure to complete homework can sometimes lead to increased cheating and academic dishonesty. When faced with a large volume of homework, students might resort to copying from friends or searching for answers online. This undermines the educational value of homework and fosters unhealthy academic practices.

While homework is intended to consolidate learning, the risk of promoting dishonest behaviors is a concern that needs to be addressed.

Strained teacher-student relationships

Excessive homework can strain teacher-student relationships. If students begin to associate teachers with stress or anxiety from homework, it can hinder the development of a positive learning relationship. Furthermore, if teachers are perceived as being unfair or insensitive with their homework demands, it can impact the overall classroom dynamic.

While homework can provide an opportunity for teachers to monitor student progress, it's important to ensure that it doesn't negatively affect the teacher-student relationship.

Negative impact on family dynamics

Homework can impact family dynamics. Parents might feel compelled to enforce homework completion, leading to potential conflict, stress, and tension within the family. These situations can disrupt the harmony in the household and strain relationships.

Homework is sometimes seen as a tool to engage parents in their child's education. However, it's crucial to ensure that this involvement doesn't turn into a source of conflict or pressure.

Cultural and individual differences

Homework might not take into account cultural and individual differences. Education is not a one-size-fits-all process, and what works for one student might not work for another. Some students might thrive on hands-on learning, while others prefer auditory or visual learning methods. By standardizing homework, we might ignore these individual learning styles and preferences.

Homework can also overlook cultural differences. For students from diverse cultural backgrounds, certain types of homework might seem irrelevant or difficult to relate to, leading to disengagement or confusion.

Encouragement of surface-level learning

Homework often encourages surface-level learning instead of deep understanding. When students are swamped with homework, they're likely to rush through assignments to get them done, rather than taking the time to understand the concepts. This can result in superficial learning where students memorize information to regurgitate it on assignments and tests, instead of truly understanding and internalizing the knowledge.

While homework is meant to reinforce classroom learning, the quality of learning is more important than the quantity. It's important to design homework in a way that encourages deep, meaningful learning instead of mere rote memorization.

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Why I Think All Schools Should Abolish Homework

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H ow long is your child’s workweek? Thirty hours? Forty? Would it surprise you to learn that some elementary school kids have workweeks comparable to adults’ schedules? For most children, mandatory homework assignments push their workweek far beyond the school day and deep into what any other laborers would consider overtime. Even without sports or music or other school-sponsored extracurriculars, the daily homework slog keeps many students on the clock as long as lawyers, teachers, medical residents, truck drivers and other overworked adults. Is it any wonder that,deprived of the labor protections that we provide adults, our kids are suffering an epidemic of disengagement, anxiety and depression ?

With my youngest child just months away from finishing high school, I’m remembering all the needless misery and missed opportunities all three of my kids suffered because of their endless assignments. When my daughters were in middle school, I would urge them into bed before midnight and then find them clandestinely studying under the covers with a flashlight. We cut back on their activities but still found ourselves stuck in a system on overdrive, returning home from hectic days at 6 p.m. only to face hours more of homework. Now, even as a senior with a moderate course load, my son, Zak, has spent many weekends studying, finding little time for the exercise and fresh air essential to his well-being. Week after week, and without any extracurriculars, Zak logs a lot more than the 40 hours adults traditionally work each week — and with no recognition from his “bosses” that it’s too much. I can’t count the number of shared evenings, weekend outings and dinners that our family has missed and will never get back.

How much after-school time should our schools really own?

In the midst of the madness last fall, Zak said to me, “I feel like I’m working towards my death. The constant demands on my time since 5th grade are just going to continue through graduation, into college, and then into my job. It’s like I’m on an endless treadmill with no time for living.”

My spirit crumbled along with his.

Like Zak, many people are now questioning the point of putting so much demand on children and teens that they become thinly stretched and overworked. Studies have long shown that there is no academic benefit to high school homework that consumes more than a modest number of hours each week. In a study of high schoolers conducted by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), researchers concluded that “after around four hours of homework per week, the additional time invested in homework has a negligible impact on performance.”

In elementary school, where we often assign overtime even to the youngest children, studies have shown there’s no academic benefit to any amount of homework at all.

Our unquestioned acceptance of homework also flies in the face of all we know about human health, brain function and learning. Brain scientists know that rest and exercise are essential to good health and real learning . Even top adult professionals in specialized fields take care to limit their work to concentrated periods of focus. A landmark study of how humans develop expertise found that elite musicians, scientists and athletes do their most productive work only about four hours per day .

Yet we continue to overwork our children, depriving them of the chance to cultivate health and learn deeply, burdening them with an imbalance of sedentary, academic tasks. American high school students , in fact, do more homework each week than their peers in the average country in the OECD, a 2014 report found.

It’s time for an uprising.

Already, small rebellions are starting. High schools in Ridgewood, N.J. , and Fairfax County, Va., among others, have banned homework over school breaks. The entire second grade at Taylor Elementary School in Arlington, Va., abolished homework this academic year. Burton Valley Elementary School in Lafayette, Calif., has eliminated homework in grades K through 4. Henry West Laboratory School , a public K-8 school in Coral Gables, Fla., eliminated mandatory, graded homework for optional assignments. One Lexington, Mass., elementary school is piloting a homework-free year, replacing it with reading for pleasure.

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Across the Atlantic, students in Spain launched a national strike against excessive assignments in November. And a second-grade teacher in Texas, made headlines this fall when she quit sending home extra work , instead urging families to “spend your evenings doing things that are proven to correlate with student success. Eat dinner as a family, read together, play outside and get your child to bed early.”

It is time that we call loudly for a clear and simple change: a workweek limit for children, counting time on the clock before and after the final bell. Why should schools extend their authority far beyond the boundaries of campus, dictating activities in our homes in the hours that belong to families? An all-out ban on after-school assignments would be optimal. Short of that, we can at least sensibly agree on a cap limiting kids to a 40-hour workweek — and fewer hours for younger children.

Resistance even to this reasonable limit will be rife. Mike Miller, an English teacher at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Alexandria, Va., found this out firsthand when he spearheaded a homework committee to rethink the usual approach. He had read the education research and found a forgotten policy on the county books limiting homework to two hours a night, total, including all classes. “I thought it would be a slam dunk” to put the two-hour cap firmly in place, Miller said.

But immediately, people started balking. “There was a lot of fear in the community,” Miller said. “It’s like jumping off a high dive with your kids’ future. If we reduce homework to two hours or less, is my kid really going to be okay?” In the end, the committee only agreed to a homework ban over school breaks.

Miller’s response is a great model for us all. He decided to limit assignments in his own class to 20 minutes a night (the most allowed for a student with six classes to hit the two-hour max). His students didn’t suddenly fail. Their test scores remained stable. And they started using their more breathable schedule to do more creative, thoughtful work.

That’s the way we will get to a sane work schedule for kids: by simultaneously pursuing changes big and small. Even as we collaboratively press for policy changes at the district or individual school level, all teachers can act now, as individuals, to ease the strain on overworked kids.

As parents and students, we can also organize to make homework the exception rather than the rule. We can insist that every family, teacher and student be allowed to opt out of assignments without penalty to make room for important activities, and we can seek changes that shift practice exercises and assignments into the actual school day.

We’ll know our work is done only when Zak and every other child can clock out, eat dinner, sleep well and stay healthy — the very things needed to engage and learn deeply. That’s the basic standard the law applies to working adults. Let’s do the same for our kids.

Vicki Abeles is the author of the bestseller Beyond Measure: Rescuing an Overscheduled, Overtested, Underestimated Generation, and director and producer of the documentaries “ Race to Nowhere ” and “ Beyond Measure. ”

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No Tests, No Homework! Here's How Finland Has Emerged As A Global Example Of Quality, Inclusive Education

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Student-oriented approach to education in finland has been recognised as the most well-developed educational system in the world and ranks third in education worldwide..

"A quality education grants us the ability to fight the war on ignorance and poverty," - Charles Rangel

The uniqueness of the Finnish education model is encapsulated in its values of neither giving homework to students every day nor conducting regular tests and exams. Instead, it is listening to what the kids want and treating them as independent thinkers of society.

In Finland, the aim is to let students be happy and respect themselves and others.

Goodbye Standardised Exams

There is absolutely no program of nationwide standard testing, such as in India or the U.S, where those exams are the decisive points of one's admission to higher education like Board Examinations or Common Entrance Tests.

In an event organised by Shiksha Sanskriti Utthan Nyas, RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat remarked, "It is because they teach their children to face life struggles and not score in an examination," reported The Print .

Students in Finland are graded based on individual performance and evaluation criteria decided by their teachers themselves. Overall progress is tracked by their government's Ministry of Education, where they sample groups of students across schools in Finland.

Value-Based Education

They are primarily focused on making school a safe and equal space as children learn from the environment.

All Finland schools have offered since the 1980s free school meals, access to healthcare, a focus on mental health through psychological counselling for everyone and guidance sessions for each student to understand their wants and needs.

Education in Finland is not about marks or ranks but about creating an atmosphere of social equality, harmony and happiness for the students to ease learning experiences.

Most of the students spend half an hour at home after school to work on their studies. They mostly get everything done in the duration of the school timings as they only have a few classes every day. They are given several 15 -20 minutes breaks to eat, do recreational activities, relax, and do other work. There is no regiment in school or a rigid timetable, thus, causing less stress as given in the World Economic Forum .

Everyone Is Equal - Cooperate, Not Compete

The schools do not put pressure on ranking students, schools, or competitions, and they believe that a real winner doesn't compete; they help others come up to their level to make everyone on par.

Even though individualism is promoted during evaluation based on every student's needs, collectivity and fostering cooperation among students and teachers are deemed crucial.

While most schools worldwide believe in Charles Darwin's survival of the fittest, Finland follows the opposite but still comes out at the top.

Student-Oriented Model

The school teachers believe in a simple thumb rule; students are children who need to be happy when they attend school to learn and give their best. Focus is put upon teaching students to be critical thinkers of what they know, engage in society, and decide for themselves what they want.

In various schools, playgrounds are created by children's input as the architect talks to the children about what they want or what they feel like playing before setting up the playground.

Compared To The Indian Education Model

Firstly, Finnish children enrol in schools at the age of six rather than in India, where the school age is usually three or four years old. Their childhood is free from constricting education or forced work, and they are given free rein over how they socialise and participate in society.

Secondly, all schools in Finland are free of tuition fees as there are no private schools. Thus, education is not treated as a business. Even tuition outside schools is not allowed or needed, leaving no scope for commodifying education, unlike in India, where multiple coaching centres and private schools require exorbitant fees.

Thirdly, the school hours in Finland do not start early morning at 6 am, or 7 am as done in India. Finland schools begin from 9.30 am as research in World Economic Forum has indicated that schools starting at an early age is detrimental to their health and maturation. The school ends by mostly 2 pm.

Lastly, there is no homework or surprise test given to students in Finland. Teachers believe that the time wasted on assignments can be used to perform hobbies, art, sports, or cooking. This can teach life lessons and have a therapeutic stress-relieving effect on children. Indian schools tend to give a lot of homework to prove their commitment to studying and constantly revise what they learn in school.

Delhi Govt's Focus On Education

The Delhi model of education transformed under the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) tenure in the capital. In line with the Finnish model, Delhi government schools have adopted 'Happiness Classes' to ensure students' mental wellness through courses on mindfulness, problem-solving, social and emotional relationships, etc., from 1st to 8th classes.

Delhi government also introduced 'Entrepreneurial Mindset Classes' in 2019 to instil business and critical thinking skills among students of 9th to 12th classes. The practical approach in this class is indicated in the 'Business Blasters', a competition started by the Delhi government to encourage students to come up with start-up ideas and students were provided with ₹1000. Approximately 51,000 students participated in the first edition of the competition, according to Citizen Matters .

Through these endeavours, India is steadily investing in creating human resources that can get employment and generate employment for themselves.

India is at its demographic dividend stage; more than half of its population is within the working-age group of 14 to 60 years. Education is an essential factor in utilising this considerable advantage to grow economically and socially. Finland's education model is how India can strive closer to its goal and progress as a nation.

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Punishment in Schools in India - What the Law says?

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Shitika 05/04/2019

Sir my sister is 7 years old and her teacher slapped her without any reason so can I file a case under section 83

Swathi 13/03/2019

Can the principal or senior coordinator force you to join an activity with the threat of expulsion?

Smriti 04/03/2019

I'm a teacher

What if I slap a child of 14 yrs lightly.

What if I slap a child of 14 yrs lightly?

Benjamin 28/12/2018

Report to the higher officials.If it's a higher priority problem form a parent association and file a fir with the police

Lucky 25/11/2018

Hello sir I'm a student my teacher is punished students The teacher also uses a chappal to beat students so what should I do??? What are the action that I can takemtake??

Lakhyadeep 30/10/2018

Sir my teacher today entered my class and without any reason slapped me very brutally saying that I have an attitude is he right if not what are the actions that I can take

Lakshmi 11/10/2018

Sir, 15 students have copied in half yearly exam in a school ,management decided that 5 students as main and given punishment. We don't know why they have decided like this way. We didn't understand they showing partiality between students. We are suffering a lot as a parents. What should we do sir ? Please advise me.

Satyam 02/09/2018

You go file a complain to the nearest police station with your parents. As the law prohibits anyone except for the headmaster to hit a child for a justifiable reason. As for teachers the teacher can punish you in simple was like keep you standing outside for a few class periods. Make you write an apology letter. Write essays or make you stay after school... more » You go file a complain to the nearest police station with your parents. As the law prohibits anyone except for the headmaster to hit a child for a justifiable reason. As for teachers the teacher can punish you in simple was like keep you standing outside for a few class periods. Make you write an apology letter. Write essays or make you stay after school for studies. Or clean the classroom after school for the days which you come late. As you can be omitted for a few times but if you do it regularly. The teacher can punish you in such a manner that doesn't cause you any physical or mental harm. «less

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Homework Should Be Banned: The Pros and Cons

Today we will be discussing a very controversial topic: homework should be banned in schools. Of course, most students will quickly say that it should, without doubt, be banned. Most teachers, on the other hand, will surely jump to defend homework. Of course, there are also many students who see the pros of homework. There are also teachers who see the cons of homework. Any way you take it, homework is here to stay. However, there is nothing wrong in discussing its benefits and its adverse effects on students. So, let’s take a look at the pros and cons of homework ban. Should homework really be outlawed? Would students really gain any real benefits from the absence of homework?

Homework banned in schools: pros, should homework be banned: cons.

While students will quickly start to support the idea that homework banned in schools is a very good thing. But homework is still there and for those of you who struggle with doing it, we’ve got an amazing homework solution service . And the reality is that the students have a lot of arguments. Here are just some of the most important arguments that support a nation-wide homework ban:

Students receive too much homework every semester and they are left with very little time for themselves. They are experiencing social problems because they are always struggling to get their school chores done and don’t spend much time with their friends and their family. Of course, many students are forced to neglect the love of their life because they are constantly being pressed to do their homework on time.
Homework tends to stress students out. Many of these people don’t really like some of the classes. After all, you can’t love every class. Yet, they are forced to do their homework every week, even though they absolutely hate it.
A homework ban would see students work on their favorite topics. They would be able to choose their own assignments. Of course, teachers would still grade them, but students would get the chance to pick what they want to talk about and what they want to write on.
Many students don’t have an easy life outside the classroom. It’s very difficult for them to do their homework at home in many cases. Some students even have to work, at least part time, to support themselves throughout the school year.
Students spend an average of 6 hours at school daily. If you add homework, they are spending between 10 and 12 hours learning. This is more than what an employee would spend at work in most cases.
Perhaps one of the most important arguments that support a homework ban is the fact that various studies have shown that homework does not increase engagement or academic performance in most cases.

Now that we have seen the reasons why homework should be banned, let’s take a look at reasons why homework shouldn’t be banned.

Many people who argue that homework should be banned also agree that homework has its benefits. Here are some of the main pros of keeping homework in schools:

Without homework, many students would simply get home and play video games all day long. The absence of homework would not impact these students’ social lives.
Homework forces students to read what was written during class. They learn through repetition and homework is the only incentive that would be able to stimulate them to reread those materials.
People who argue that homework should be banned agree that most students would not do anything for school if there weren’t for homework. Few students would spend some of their time learning at home if not forced by school chores.
Through homework, students learn how to manage their time effectively and how to be disciplined and organized. Also, they learn how to compete for good grades.
Homework has existed for centuries and has proven itself to be a key element of education.

Of course, there are many other reasons why homework should not be banned in school. People always argue on this topic, so we will not force our opinion on anyone. We agree that every person has good arguments and that there is a gray line when it comes to homework.

Bottom Line: Homework Shouldn’t Be Banned

So, should homework be banned? We believe that it should not. Banning it would not bring any real benefit to students. Yes, we do agree that teachers should try to assign less homework every week. They rarely think about their students and about their time. Also, teachers fail to take into consideration the amount of homework their pupils are getting from other classes. However, if we ban homework, would it solve other issues today’s education has? There has to be a better solution to this problem and while we need to solve it, homework remains present. But don’t get too upset just yet. The good news for students is that they can get some assistance online. An academic writing company , for example, could help a student with any kind of academic content, whether it’s a calculus assignment or an informative essay writing . A professional writer is an ace at writing academic papers on any subject and topic you can imagine. So, instead of debating the “should homework be banned” topic, you should take action and either do homework yourself or get some quick help. Either way, for now homework isn’t banned so you can either complain a lot, or dedicate some of your free time and get it done. We assume, the second option is the best one.

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57 comments on “ Homework Should Be Banned: The Pros and Cons ”

yes it should be banned its a peice of sh***

YES ITS SHIZ

maybe you need it because you can’t spell

i would roast u but my mom said not to burn trash

good comeback man lol

what are u five years old that’s so old

so u just called urself burnt trash? doesnt that mean u uno reverse careded urself?

Maybe you should do your homework since you can’t spell.

that is the real tea sis

geez my dude chill out

If homework sucks then why does it help others get a good job and career because they chose to do their homework unlike you mostlikly

It mite suck but it can actually help you

Shut up nerd

that right bro

Right back atcha I need homework. Or else I get in trouble

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If there are more pros and the reasons are more explained and longer than the cons listed, why is the “Bottom line” homework shouldn’t be banned?

Homework indeed has many flaws that need to be addressed, however banning it would not solve all issues that modern education system has. Homework might be banned in future but it will also require significant changes in the education system itself. This is the point of the author of the article but feel free to express your ideas about this thought provoking topic.

Homework is the greatest thing ever invented without it I would be nothing! I HATE when teachers give us no homework!!!!! I will cry myself to sleep! -Margaret Johansen, aka future Valedictorian and president.

No homework sucks and many millions and maybe even billions of students can agree with me.

That’s true.

No like homework I could stay up intill 6:00. Or play APEX

My name is jesse and i am in Mr. Gardners class. lol

Why did you post this at 2 in the morning XD

Hi, Im writing an essay on why homework should be banned. I don’t know who to source, should I just put the website name? Or do you want me to cite a name. Thank you.

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Hey, so am I! Except I’m saying that homework shouldn’t be banned.

I think home work should be banned because kids are stay up to late to get it done then they r sleepy the next day next thing u now that they are following sleep in class.

many for years I had homework and so many times I didn’t have time because of all my sports but I like sports but I need to do my homework but I can’t do both but I don’t want to quit my team send helpssssssss

Dont worry my school is gunna ban homework

were do you go to school!!!

school homework is trash i never learn anything and it a huge complete waste of time!!!!!!!! PLEASE BANNNNNN IT SO KIDS HAVE MORE TIME TO PLAY ROBLOX AND MINECRAFT

ban homework because i play roblox as well

i agree yeezy head me and my **** play minecraft

ban homework because when my mom says. emma time to do work, im like moooomm!

This is exactly why they should not ban homework because kids just to go home and play video games instead of leaning.

schools should ban home work because students would have a lot more time to spend with family and have more time to do physical activities

we could have more time to smash

homework sucks

he was playing video games

homework is trash people that like it name it homowork LMAO

it is trash

games are cool bro

STOP PLAYING FORTNITE UNTIL 5 IN THE MORNING, SON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Who even are you????????

Shut up kid

i am a robloxer too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 what are ur usernames!!!

F*** homework

Ps I’m doing this on a school ipad

people, how is roasting each other related to not have homework or not? If you guys want something or someone to roast-NEWS FLASH! This is not a kitchen

Homework should be banned

we should all have a Roblox playdate some time!!! 🙂

You guys should stop using bad words.

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The no-homework proposal by Maharashtra School Education Minister Deepak Kesarkar has triggered a heated debate with educationists standing united against it. At a time when 'homework - to give or not to give' has become the most discussed topic on school campuses, it has finally brought attention to the pressing issue of the structure-less nature of homework with no guidelines.
School bag weight regulation
Moreover, we cannot deny that since it is the time of homework that has been regulated, it would be different for different students. While some may complete the assigned homework faster, others may take more time. "The amount of homework should be such that the students can ideally complete those within the stipulated time.
Heavy School Backpacks Are Against The New Rules In India. How's That
The government said there would be no homework for students in grades one and two. The reason: heavy school bags. Last November, the government announced new rules limiting the weight of school ...
India bans homework and heavy schoolbags to prevent spinal damage
India bans homework and heavy schoolbags to prevent spinal damage. There are fears that children could develop back pain and even hunchbacks by carrying heavy books in their rucksacks.
Let's Debate: Does homework really help achieve anything or is it an
Students from across the country were debating whether 'Homework should be banned in every school in India' at The New Indian Express' virtual inter-school debate competition, Let's Debate that streamed live on April 12.
Should homework be banned? The big debate
Homework is a polarising topic among students, teachers and parents. The research shows that the impact varies based on lots of different factors. Read more about the pros and cons and join the debate. ... Should homework be banned? The big debate Homework is a polarising topic. It can cause students to feel stressed or anxious. It adds extra ...
Maharashtra: Homework ban! Governor leads charge for fun learning
Swati Popat Vats, president of the Early Childhood Association, said, "It should be homeplay, not homework.Let's encourage reflective thinking and meaningful activities.". She added ...
Madras HC judge asks CBSE to publicise homework ban
Madras High Court Justice has directed the CBSE to ban homework for first and second graders. (Photo: Reuters) Amarnath K. Menon. Hyderabad, UPDATED: Aug 21, 2018 17:04 IST. ... unmoved and oblivious of the recent happenings of horrible blood-curdling gang rapes of children in various parts of India. Further, he observed castration for child ...
Maharashtra: Homework ban! Governor leads charge for fun learning
Governor Ramesh Bais recently suggested doing away with early morning classes, and is now proposing to end homework to school kids. At an event in Lonavala, he said teachers should focus on ...
Should homework be banned in Schools
Hence, homework is not a proper measure for testing a child's academic ability or aptitude. It reduces the amount of time that children could be spending with their families. Family time is especially important to a growing child and without it social problems can crop up and a family unit can be compromised by a lack of time being spent ...
Should we consider banning homework?
Students in India are not challenged enough. They get a lot of homework but none of that requires them to think. Most of it requires them to scour their subject book for answers.
25 Reasons Homework Should Be Banned (Busywork Arguments)
Excessive workload. The issue of excessive workload is a common complaint among students. Spending several hours on homework after a full school day can be mentally and physically draining. This workload can lead to burnout, decreased motivation, and negative attitudes toward school and learning.
I Get Paid to Do Homework for Students Around the World
As a business secret, I cannot elaborate on pricing, but it varies widely from Rs 1 to Rs 5 ($0.014 to $0.069) per word. "We turn in 15 to 20 assignments a day. Based on those numbers, we've ...
Homework Pros and Cons
In the early 1900s, progressive education theorists, championed by the magazine Ladies' Home Journal, decried homework's negative impact on children's physical and mental health, leading California to ban homework for students under 15 from 1901 until 1917. In the 1930s, homework was portrayed as child labor, which was newly illegal, but ...
Why Homework Should Be Banned From Schools
American high school students, in fact, do more homework each week than their peers in the average country in the OECD, a 2014 report found. It's time for an uprising. Already, small rebellions ...
India bans homework and heavy schoolbags to prevent spinal damage
The fundamental problem of India is not homework, but rather too many people for too few opportunities. If you ban homework from school, then people would just go to extracurricular tutors to do their homework. In the end, many people would like (their kids) to succeed, and to be successful in India means you have to be better than many, thus ...
The Pros & Cons of Homework Bans
Pros of Homework Bans. 1. Homework May Not Improve Academic Outcomes. Unfortunately, as highly debated as homework is, there has been little conclusive or scientific research indicating its ...
No Tests, No Homework! Here's How Finland Has Emerged As A Global
India is at its demographic dividend stage; more than half of its population is within the working-age group of 14 to 60 years. Education is an essential factor in utilising this considerable advantage to grow economically and socially. Finland's education model is how India can strive closer to its goal and progress as a nation.
Punishment in Schools in India
However, most schools in India still advocate this type of punishment. "Spare the rod and spoil the child" is a popular quote among teachers and parents alike in many parts of the country. In India corporal punishment extends till brutality and the Supreme Court introduced a law in the year 2000 to ban corporal punishment.
Should Homework be Prohibited in Primary Schools in India?
Slide 1: Presentation of the Project Proposal Slide 2: Provision Project Title: Should homework be prohibited in primary schools or not in India Slide 3: Aim of the research The research aims to examine the feasibility and consequences of implementing the prohibition on homework for elementary students within the educational section of India. ...
Homework Should Be Banned: The Pros and Cons
Homework Banned in Schools: Pros. While students will quickly start to support the idea that homework banned in schools is a very good thing. But homework is still there and for those of you who struggle with doing it, we've got an amazing homework solution service.And the reality is that the students have a lot of arguments.
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India's TikTok Ban Has Had Unseen Costs
India, once an equally big market with over 200 million users, prohibited the app in June 2020, proving a ban could have no obviously adverse consequences. In fact, US tech giants arguably ...

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