What is the Essence of Homework?

Why Homework?

 

Ever wonder why children are given homework?

Homework plays an important role in education and is an effective source of empowerment when properly done. While children learn in school in a classroom setting, homework is designed to review and drill what has been taught in class. To understand the essence of homework fully are some useful insights:

1. Homework develops good study habits. When a child gets used to reviewing lessons at home, he or she will grow up with a valuable life skill.
2. Homework teaches our children to work independently. Parents may provide supervision but should not help their children “answer” homework. Spoon-feeding will defeat the purpose of developing independence.
3. Homework teaches a child responsibility.
4. Homework hones your child’s skill in research by using resources, such as reference materials to access information.
5. Homework integrates different skills in activities such as science projects or book reviews.
6. Homework can spark the student’s interest and prepares him or her for the next class.
7. Homework can give the parents an idea what their child is learning in school.

Based on the above insights it is vital that teachers should only give thoughtful and engaging assignments. When this is the case, students are more apt to complete it in all diligence and education in Nigeria will take a turn for the better.