Should homework be abolished for all primary school children? [Herald.ie]
- Published: 14 October 2010
IT'S been loathed by generations of children - and parents. Now homework is also coming under fire from the teaching profession.
Primary school principals are questioning the value of homework for younger children after decades of doling it out.
The principals' organisation, IPPN, have opened up a debate after claiming there's little evidence to show it makes any difference to learning. On top of that, it's "very stressful" for children and reduces the quality time spent with parents.
Tiring
Sean Cottrell, director of the IPPN, said homework was not suited to lower-achieving children and could remind them of what they could not do.
So, should homework be abolished for primary school children?
Sarah Travers, 26, Kildare
No, absolutely not. It's how children learn and it's the only way forward. It's a system that seems to work.
Olivia Hood, 18, Swords
They shouldn't have as much -- they're given too much to do at home. Children are tired after spending all day at school.
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