My Type of homework…
Based on recent research conducted by Linda Cameron and her husband Lee Bartel, homework can stir up a mix of emotions and opinions. It seems that no one – teachers, parents, school boards or students – are on the same page when it comes to homework. I have had the honor to have Linda Cameron as my professor for three courses during my two years at OISE. I have also had the pleasure to hear about and meet Lee Bartel. Both amazing people I urge everyone to check out their research and work on their website, Connecting people with research.
Now it is time to ask yourselves how you feel about homework! Do you think homework promotes meaningful interactions? Do you feel that homework benefits a child’s academic success? And last but not least, what do you think homework should look like?
Challenge #2: Creating a meaningful interaction at home.
I am not sure what you imagined when I asked “what homework should look like?”, but my idea of homework (especially in the younger grades) is an activity that brings the family together and is “real, meaningful and relevant” – Linda Bartel. My challenge for you is to create your own real, meaningful and relevant experience with you child or children. One example of a fun activity you can do with you children that is educational and interesting is building a family tree. You can start as far back as you want, do it on the computer or draw your own tree, you can even decorate it and frame it as wall art (finger prints make great leaves). Have fun, be creative and enjoy the time you have with your children! And let me know how the challenge goes! If you are not a wordpress member and would like to share your experience mail me at alyshia.marli@gmail.com and i’ll post your story.
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