The document discusses best practices for homework based on research. It recommends that homework should have a clear educational purpose, be appropriate for students' abilities and needs, and strengthen the connection between school and home. Research finds generally positive correlations between homework and achievement when homework is well-designed and explained. The document provides guidance for teachers, students, and parents on effective homework policies and practices.
Homework allows students to revise classroom learnings and builds the habit of self-study. This helps them to score better. At MIT Vishwashanti Gurukul, we understand the importance of homework in student's life. That is why our mentors give homework to each student.
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This PPT is desingned and prepared for Irushadhiyya School Teachers to help them to Prepare and Privide Students with Effective Homwework. The facilitators were Mohamed Nasir & Junaina Ismail.
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Whether you're a new or experienced teacher, strategies for getting student attention are an important part of your classroom-management toolkit. In this presentation you’ll find 25 tips for quieting a noisy class.
Homework allows students to revise classroom learnings and builds the habit of self-study. This helps them to score better. At MIT Vishwashanti Gurukul, we understand the importance of homework in student's life. That is why our mentors give homework to each student.
To know more details you can visit here: https://www.mitgurukul.com/Importance-of-homework.php
This PPT is desingned and prepared for Irushadhiyya School Teachers to help them to Prepare and Privide Students with Effective Homwework. The facilitators were Mohamed Nasir & Junaina Ismail.
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It talks about reflective teacher education, reflection by teachers and students,need for reflective teaching, reflective thinking, reflective practice, reflective action, strategies for promoting reflection, observation by peer, reflection diary and its feedback.
With so many changes in the classroom, you need to adjust your classroom management strategies to keep up. Learn how you can teach better in 2018 with these 8 strategies.
Each of the 5 E's describes a phase of learning, and each phase begins with the letter "E": Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate. The 5 E's allows students and teachers to experience common activities, to use and build on prior knowledge and experience, to construct meaning, and to continually assess their understanding of a concept.
Assignment, Definition of assignment, types of assignment, purpose of assignment, essentials of an assignment, difficulties in the preparation of good assignment, suggested assignment procedure, controversy regarding home assignment, disadvantages of home work, objections to home work, Principles of assignment / homework, method of correction
It talks about reflective teacher education, reflection by teachers and students,need for reflective teaching, reflective thinking, reflective practice, reflective action, strategies for promoting reflection, observation by peer, reflection diary and its feedback.
With so many changes in the classroom, you need to adjust your classroom management strategies to keep up. Learn how you can teach better in 2018 with these 8 strategies.
Each of the 5 E's describes a phase of learning, and each phase begins with the letter "E": Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate. The 5 E's allows students and teachers to experience common activities, to use and build on prior knowledge and experience, to construct meaning, and to continually assess their understanding of a concept.
Assignment, Definition of assignment, types of assignment, purpose of assignment, essentials of an assignment, difficulties in the preparation of good assignment, suggested assignment procedure, controversy regarding home assignment, disadvantages of home work, objections to home work, Principles of assignment / homework, method of correction
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Differential Instruction
Differential Instruction
EDU 381 Curriculum and Instructional Design
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Differential Instruction
Differential Instruction
“Differentiated Instruction is the way in which a teacher anticipates and responds to
a variety of student needs in the classroom.” (Carlson, n.d.) It is a 4-level process that
enables the teacher to adjust their lesson plan to successfully engage each individual
student and help them to understand the concept that is being taught.
Theoretical or Research Background
The theoretical basis for Differential Instruction (DI) is that each student learns
differently, therefore the teacher must be able to teach a mixed group of learners with
ease. DI provides ways for a teacher to assist the students that needs little extra help than
their peers. A study was done in 2010 in Cyprus (an island in the Mediterranean Sea off
the southern coast of Turkey) on DI and its effectiveness in the classroom. Two test
groups comprised of 4th grade students spread out over 24 classrooms; 14 classrooms
were taught using the DI method, 10 classrooms were the control group and taught
traditionally. The study results show that “differentiation is feasible, effective and
necessary in order to promote quality and equity dimension of effectiveness” in a mixed-
ability classroom. (Valiande, et al., 2010, page 15)
DI is a 4-level model that allows the teacher to adjust their lesson plans to be able to
include each of their students in a mixed-ability class. Level 1 is for the general
education, “What does the teacher want the student to learn?” There teacher wants to
ensure that there will be a solid foundation for their lesson plan to be built upon. Their
plan “should include attention to respectful tasks, quality curriculum, teaching up,
flexible grouping, continual assessment and building community.” (Hansen, et al., 2015,
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Differential Instruction
Section 2.3) The second level is the original plan itself. It is composed of the content that
is to be learned, the process that the teacher will use to teach the content, the product that
will be the end result and how engaged the teacher will predict the students to be. When
all of these factors are combined the teacher has worked towards a positive learning
environment for his/her classroom. Level 3 is where the adjustments to the original lesson
plan are made. Student characteristics the teacher should take into consideration include
readiness, interest and the individual learning profiles of each student in the class. The
fourth and final level consists of several DI strategies that can be used. For example,
“Acting Out a Problem: students can act out mathematical, scientific, or social problems
to improve their comprehension.” (Rowan, 2013)
How Does it Work
My “classroom” would consist of mostly preschool age children working on reading
and their letters. I believe that my ...
Recall your favorite teacher and think about the way she or he man.docxsodhi3
Recall your favorite teacher and think about the way she or he managed the class to make it a positive learning experience for you. Now, read Chapter 5 of your text to explore the various strategies for effectively managing a classroom and see if you can make a connection between what the text says and your favorite classroom experience. Keeping that comparison in mind, answer the following questions:
· When you think about managing a classroom, what do you feel most confident about?
· What are your biggest concerns? State carefully one possible way to deal with your greatest concern and relate it to Kounin’s preventive approaches to managing a classroom.
· Why do you think your solution will work? What challenges or obstacles could impede its success? Explain.
Refer to Chapter 5 of your text, additional resources and your own insights/experiences.
CHAPTER 5 BELOW
The classic study of what effective teachers do when it comes to managing the classroom was published in 1970 by Jacob Kounin. Kounin's research involved the analysis of numerous hours of videotaped segments from classrooms at various grade levels. Kounin observed that teachers who prepared and proactively managed their classrooms were far more effective in teaching and engaging students. Because of the impact of his work, some have called Kounin the "father of classroom management." In this section, we will learn some of Kounin's concepts that emphasize preventive approaches to managing the classroom.
Managing by Being "Withit"
Photo of students in a classroom using cellphones.
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There are so many things to consider when teachers begin their teaching careers that crafting a classroom management system often falls low on the priority list, when in fact it should be one of the first topics addressed.
Jacob Kounin (1970) is known for introducing several helpful management concepts. Perhaps the best known is withitness. This term signifies a teacher's awareness of what is going on in his classroom and the communication of this awareness to his students. Teachers most often communicate their withitness in nonverbal ways, anticipating potential difficulties and warding off problems very quickly. Withit teachers act as if they have eyes in the back of their heads. For example, a withit teacher might go right on teaching when two students are chatting with each other, simply laying a hand on each desk as he walks by. In most instances in a well-managed classroom, this is the only action necessary to nip things in the bud.
Withit teachers also possess the ability to overlap, that is, to do more than one thing at a time. By "overlapping," Kounin meant the teacher's ability to handle two or more simultaneous events, or in today's terminology, to multitask. For example, a teacher who can overlap can answer a student's question and hand another student a hall pass without neglecting the first student. Situations continually arise in the classroom ...
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HOMEWORK
Best practices at Branchville School November
By Jason
McKinnon 2009
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“FOR HOMEWORK TO BE
EFFECTIVE, IT SHOULD
SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL
GOALS, TAKE INTO ACCOUNT
STUDENTS’ ABILITIES AND
NEEDS, AND STRENGTHEN
THE SCHOOL-HOME
CONNECTION…”
Protheroe (2009)
3. What the Research says about
homework
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As with many school-related variables that
impact student learning, it is difficult to isolate a
connection between student learning and
homework
Too many variables…quality of homework,
student motivation, family support…
However, significant correlations exist between
homework and student achievement; stronger
correlation in grades 7-12 than K-5
Jason McKinnon November 2009
4. What the Research says about
homework
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Cooper, Robinson, and Patall (2006) found,
“consistent evidence for a positive influence of
homework and achievement.”
Marzano (2007b)… “…the relationship between
the amount of homework students do and their
achievement outcomes was found to be positive
and statistically significant.”
Jason McKinnon November 2009
5. What the Research says about
homework
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Cooper (2001) suggests possible broad benefits
of homework:
1. Long-term academic benefits such as better
study habits and skills;
2. Nonacademic benefits, including greater self-
efficacy, better time organization and more
independent problem solving skills;
3. Greater parental appreciation of and
involvement in schooling.
Jason McKinnon November 2009
6. Homework BEST practices
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According to Marzano & Pickering (2007),
“homework does not need to be assigned as a
matter of routine,” but instead when there is a
clear purpose in regard to student learning.
Make sure that students understand the
homework…students should leave your
classroom with no confusion about either what
they are supposed to do or how to do
something.
Homework should not be used to introduce
new material
Jason McKinnon November 2009
7. Homework BEST practices
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If your purpose behind a homework assignment is
for student practice, make sure students fully
understand key concepts otherwise this may
serve to “habituate errors or misconceptions”
(Marzano, Pickering and Pollock, 2001)
Walberg (2004) notes that teacher’s feedback to
students significantly impacts student learning.
Students learn more when homework is graded,
commented upon or discussed in class.
Do not assume parents understand the purpose
or even support homework practices at home.
Jason McKinnon November 2009
8. State the purpose for homework
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For Younger Students
“The reason for today’s homework is…”
So you can practice doing something you learned in
school.
So I can find out if you understand what you learned
today.
So you can think about and write about what you
learned.
So you can tell me what you think about what you
learned.
To show you something we will learn about soon.
To help you get ready to take a test or a quiz.
Jason McKinnon November 2009
9. State the purpose for homework
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For Older Students
Allow you to practice something you have already
learned.
Allow you to apply something you have already
learned to a new situation.
Check whether you understand something you have
already learned.
Allow you to analyze something you have already
learned.
Allow you to pull together several things that you have
already learned.
Allow you to reflect on your learning.
Introduce new information to you that we will study
soon. Jason McKinnon November 2009
Help you to review for an upcoming test or quiz.
10. According to ERIC (2001) study,
homework is more successful
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when:
Homework is assigned at the beginning of a
class
Homework is clearly explained with modeling
with directions explained orally and in writing
Students can start some homework in class
and completed at home.
Homework is explicitly related to class work
Students can work together to complete
Homework is limited
Jason McKinnon November 2009
11. Homework practices for
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parents…
Please assist your child in his or her efforts by
establishing a predictable routine e.g. time and
place
Children differ in the amount of homework
support they need; a baseline of support should
include:
Regularly reviewing your child’s assignment book or
home work folder
Provide an appropriate work space that is
quiet, well-lighted supplied with necessary
materials. Supervise students that use a computer
closely.
Scaffold but Jason not complete homework for children
do McKinnon November 2009
12. Homework practices for
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parents…
Parents are encouraged to…
Ask their child about what the child is studying in
school.
Ask their child to show them any homework
assignments.
Assist their child in organizing homework
materials.
Help their child formulate a plan for completing
homework.
Provide an appropriate space for their child to
do homework.
Jason McKinnon November 2009
13. Homework practices for
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parents…
Parents may if you wish…
Help their child interpret assignment directions.
Proofread their child’s work, pointing out errors.
Read aloud required reading to their child.
Give practice quizzes to their child to help
prepare for tests.
Help their child brainstorm ideas for papers or
projects.
Praise their child for completing home work.
Jason McKinnon November 2009
14. Homework practices for
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parents…
Parents should not…
Attempt to teach their child concepts or skills the
child is unfamiliar with.
Complete assignments for their child.
Allow their child to sacrifice sleep to complete
homework.
Jason McKinnon November 2009
15. Policy on requesting homework
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Parents may request missed homework when
students are ill, please call the school before
10am to request missed homework
According to BOE policy, teachers are not
obligated to assign homework for students
when they are absent due to a family vacation
Jason McKinnon November 2009
16. Homework time frames at
Branchville
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Grade K-homework is not formally assigned, though reading habits should be
emphasized or students may bring home tasks that are designed for parent-child
participation.
Grade 1— 15 minutes of homework each night. First graders should read mostly to
parents as the year progress. 10-15 minutes per week of math homework.
Grade 2— Like first grade, students should spend 15-20 minutes on homework per
night; plus a reading or math activity that usually 5 minutes
Grade 3—20 to 30 minutes of homework which can include content, writing and
math or long-term projects at the discretion of the teacher. Independent reading
and/or study assignments may increase the amount of time needed to complete
homework.
Gr. 4—30 to 45 min/night in core academic areas. Additional study assignments
may increase the amount of time needed to complete homework at the discretion
of the teacher. Students should also practice independent reading for 20 minutes
with reading responses
Gr. 5—45-60 min/night in core academic areas. Additional study assignments may
increase the amount of time needed to complete homework at the discretion of the
teacher. Students should also practice independent reading for 20 minutes with
reading responses Jason McKinnon November 2009
17. In summary…
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Homework should be clearly explained with
clear expectations for each assignment
Should be developmentally appropriate with a
clear purpose; not busy work
Limit the amount of homework to fit in
independent reading time
Acknowledge homework important with
feedback
Periodically solicit feedback from students and
parents concerning difficulty level and
complete time.
Jason McKinnon November 2009
18. From our Assistant
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Superintendent…
It seems to me that the big, “power” idea is
that teachers need to be very thoughtful, very
purposeful about the homework they assign.
Putting themselves in the learner’s seat, they
should ask—how will this homework help to
strengthen/deepen my understanding of the
learning I received today? Homework should
be directly connected with the goals of the unit
and the objectives of the series of lessons to
which it is connected.
Jason McKinnon November 2009