Thoughts on Homework Policy for RH by Danny Gentry https://padlet.com/dgentry1968/d86qeriou9dw After you have read through the 2 articles provided, take a moment to discuss and then write some comments. en-us 2017-08-11 18:25:18 UTC 2017-08-14 17:38:59 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Apple.png In general, we need to have an overall homework plan, district wide, to prepare students for the next level of education (example: elementary to middle school to high school.) "The purpose of homework should be to practice newly taught skills, review previously mastered skills, develop independent study habits, or to extend and enrich the curriculum. " https://padlet.com/dgentry1968/d86qeriou9dw/wish/180947887 2017-08-14 16:33:55 UTC https://padlet.com/dgentry1968/d86qeriou9dw/wish/180947887 Homework lyndsiem https://padlet.com/dgentry1968/d86qeriou9dw/wish/180949336 We believe that the homework policy is beneficial if the student have time in class as well as home time to work on assigned work. This may relieve any home stress or fight if the parents know the student had or has time to work in class on all work. ]]> 2017-08-14 16:43:11 UTC https://padlet.com/dgentry1968/d86qeriou9dw/wish/180949336 Homework should be simplified. Reading logs/math facts. Possible opportunities to open up Khan Academy, Istation, etc. for families that want more homework opportunities. https://padlet.com/dgentry1968/d86qeriou9dw/wish/180956081 There should be a districtwide policy for homework.]]> 2017-08-14 17:22:54 UTC https://padlet.com/dgentry1968/d86qeriou9dw/wish/180956081 Jade and Deborah https://padlet.com/dgentry1968/d86qeriou9dw/wish/180958105 Homework should be work that can be done at home that does require extensive assistance from parents. It should be work that they can do independently. Homework should also be a review or practice of learned skills. ]]> 2017-08-14 17:36:39 UTC https://padlet.com/dgentry1968/d86qeriou9dw/wish/180958105