School homework has 'no real benefit' [rte.ie]
- Published: 08 October 2010
There is little evidence to suggest that school homework in its current form has any real benefit, according to a primary school principals' group.
In a submission paper to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Curriculum Reform, The Irish Primary Principals Network says the role of homework in the education system 'requires serious research and analysis.'
IPPN says that principals and teachers have serious concerns about the impact of homework.
The Network has highlighted nine areas of concern in its submission paper to the committee.
It says 'effective teaching in the classroom, which differentiates both children's learning styles and learning abilities far outweighs any value of homework.'
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