The document presents guidelines on homework according to DepEd Memo No. 392, s. 2010, outlining the definition and purpose of homework while discussing effective policies. It emphasizes meaningful assignments that promote student responsibility, limit parental involvement, and ensure appropriate time allocation. Additionally, it posits that no homework should be assigned during weekends to allow students time for personal and family activities.

1. Presentation by Sherilyn E. Nuesca, PhD
Guidelines
on Giving
Homework
DepEd Memo No. 392, s. 2010
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2. Today's
Objectives
Discussion Points
Define what is homework or assignment
Provides reasons for giving homework or
assignments
Discuss policies as regards to homework
policies
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3. Does homework
increase student
achievement?
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4. For skills and process
Practice: to increase accuracy, fluency,
and if appropriate, speed
For information and ideas
Preparation: for new learning
Elaboration: to increase understanding
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Appropriate Purposes of Homework

5. Issues to Consider when
Developing Homework Policies
What kind of homework is most effective?
How much homework is appropriate?
At what age is homework as useful learning tool?
Who is responsible for deciding how much homework to assign?
Who is responsible for monitoring homework?
Is homework a requirement that students should be held
accountable for?
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6. 06
Be meaningful
Homework
should:
Consume appropriate
amounte of time
Require little or no parent
involvement

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Item 1 Item 2 Item 3 Item 4 Item 5
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Rise of
Self-Learning
Survey Results

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Basic Facts
Helpful Hints
Begin the assignment in class to guarantee
students are successful
Students learn responsibility--they should not
meet parents to complete it!
Don't send homework everyday for every subject
Differentiate the assignment for the needs of the
students

9. Homework or
assignments have been
part of the pupil's lives in
their schooling.
May include a period of
reading to be done and
writing to be completed,
problems to be solved
and projects to be
worked
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DepEd MemorandumNo. 392, s. 2010

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DepEd MemorandumNo. 392, s. 2010
The purpose is for the pupils
to increase their knowledge
and improve their abilities
and skills
Learning in Action

11. Suggested Homework Strategies
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Learning Trends
Social Learning
Online Courses
Gamification
Presentations are communication tools that can be
demonstrations, lectures, speeches, reports, and more.
Presentations are communication tools that can be
demonstrations, lectures, speeches, reports, and more.
Presentations are communication tools that can be
demonstrations, lectures, speeches, reports, and more.

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DepEd MemorandumNo. 392, s. 2010
No homework/assignments shall be
given during weekends for pupils to
enjoy their childhood, and spend quality
time with their parents without being
burdened by the thought of doing lots
of homework.
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