http://www.teachersatrisk.com/2008/09/02/assigning-homework-banned/ Elona Hartjes shares the insights, resources and practical classroom strategies that have earned her A Teacher of Distinction Award. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 04:31:20 -0700 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 http://www.teachersatrisk.com/2008/09/02/assigning-homework-banned/comment-page-1/#comment-37135 Tracy F. Mon, 08 Sep 2008 22:56:19 +0000 http://www.teachersatrisk.com/?p=677#comment-37135 I'm voluntarily moving towards a homework-free classroom because of the same reasons that you listed above, but I am finding it hard to eliminate absolutely everything. Also, the other side of having homework banned in some schools is having it mandatory in others, which I've encountered. I really sympathize with teachers in such a position. Tip: I've come across some ebooks at http://www.dedicatedteacher.com on creative homework assignments that should be helpful. You really have to be inventive, to keep your assignments interesting and relevant, but it is possible with some help. I’m voluntarily moving towards a homework-free classroom because of the same reasons that you listed above, but I am finding it hard to eliminate absolutely everything. Also, the other side of having homework banned in some schools is having it mandatory in others, which I’ve encountered. I really sympathize with teachers in such a position. Tip: I’ve come across some ebooks at http://www.dedicatedteacher.com on creative homework assignments that should be helpful. You really have to be inventive, to keep your assignments interesting and relevant, but it is possible with some help.

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