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It wasn’t always easy to get kids to do homework even when it was a self-explanatory concept – but what does homework mean now that home is school, and what are the best ways to make sure your child doesn’t fall behind?
Getting kids to do their homework can be tricky at the best of times. And now that many of us are juggling home schooling and working from home, it can feel more difficult than ever to get your children to go the extra mile. But when children return to the classroom, and school work and homework are no longer the same thing, how can we keep kids motivated to continue learning at home too? It’s a challenge which we need to address, because cracking the homework challenge can have big benefits for both parents and children, says Charlotte Gater, Explore Learning’s head of curriculum.
“As a school governor, I appreciate that there’s a big range of views about homework – whether you think your children get too much, or too little, or whether you’re happy with the level the school sets,” she says. “But it can help you feel engaged with what’s happening in the school. You can see if your child understands what’s being set. The teacher can see if the child can manage a topic by themselves, without the classroom setting. And being encouraged to do homework by themselves and take it into school also helps children to develop a level of independence. It puts the ownership and responsibility on the child.” Continue reading...