Is Homework Necessary in Middle School? - S2 E10

from Life Is The Future Hosted by Scott Todnem

Homework... the dread, the procrastination, the necessary evil? This week's 8th grade hosts, Salil and Shauna, take on the topic of homework and discuss the merits and downfalls of work outside of the school day. They interview classmates Drew and Ryan and all four talk through whether homework is worthwhile and what makes class projects fun and engaging. RESOURCES Homework or No Homework? Wrong Question. from Getting Smart. Homework Done Right from ASCD. What’s the Right Amount of Homework? from Edutopia. Down with Homework from Alfie Kohn. Should Kids Have Homework? The Great Debate. from Chicago Tribune. Tune in next week as our other two hosts, Lauren and Rhys, take over with a new topic and a new set of guests. Make sure to subscribe to keep up to date on our podcast episodes throughout the school year. Teaching insight, blog posts, and more from the Health Education classroom: LifeIsTheFuture.com

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