The purpose of homework is to extend the students' learning. Students will not be asked to do something that they aren't familiar with. Before students are released, I will make sure that they understand their assignement by modeling a portion of the homework, answering any questions the students may have, and assigning them a study buddy so that they can call each other if no one is around to help at home. At the elementary level homework should not exceed more than 20 minutes. Homework will mostly consist of reading logs, math problems, journals, and observations.
Parents: At the beginning of the year, parents will receive information about my homework policy and their roles. Parents need to "help" with their child's homework by encouraging, listening, monitoring, praising, and discussing, and brainstorming; not giving them the answers. If necessary, homework will be written in their first language so that they may help their child. Homework is meant to be worked on independently. If a student needs lots of help then I need to be aware of this and make some adjustments. Parents may contact me with questions or concerns via email or phone.
Students are expected to finish their homework. If students did not complete their homework then I will have a conference with that student and ask why they weren't able to finish. They may complete their homework during recess, lunch, or after school with my guidance. Homework will be graded either by me or the students. They will be given feedback the next day.
About Me
- Emily
- Denver, Colorado, United States
- Hey guys! My name is Emily and I am 22 years old. I have a B.A in Interdivisional Studies with a minor in Education. I play basketball for Regis University... Go Rangers! I love kids and I cannot wait to have my own classroom. Here's some background information: I grew up in Spokane, WA. My dad is a high school teacher as well as a basketball coach and my mom is a secretary at a preschool. I have a younger brother who just started school at the University of Idaho... Go Vandals! I am a very active girl. I've played sports all of my life and I just climbed Long's Peak (14,000 ft)last weekend :) My dream one day is to not only become an elementary teacher, but to also buy a house on a lake somewhere.
Some people actually disagree with "grading" homework because it can effect the overall class grade of a student. If a parent is doing all of a student's homework, they may receive a good grade on something that they actually do not understand. On the flip side a student that completes all of their homework on their own, without any support may receive a poor grade. What is your opinion on this?
ReplyDeleteI like how you clearly outline the responsibility or the role of the parent. Encouraging, listening, monitoring, brainstorming etc. is language that parents may get rather then just saying you need to "help" them.
ReplyDeleteI also like that you are giving them an opportunity to complete the homework at school. Many students don't have that parental support at home and I don't think they should be penalized for it.