tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510706114690492409.post3591582851732502288..comments2023-09-29T06:16:34.827-05:00Comments on PoodleDoc: Math Homework Woespoodledochttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08288348572641003517noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510706114690492409.post-62161369121119008952007-12-17T22:00:00.000-06:002007-12-17T22:00:00.000-06:00There are NO district standards when it comes to h...There are NO district standards when it comes to homework. The standards have to do with what must be accomplished in a school year. That should be done IN school.Suzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14333782408387579016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510706114690492409.post-34263251414010364302007-12-16T20:06:00.000-06:002007-12-16T20:06:00.000-06:00Often, the teacher will refer to how she's adherin...Often, the teacher will refer to how she's adhering to "district standards". Are there district standards on homeowrk? I totally agree with what you've said. The PTO might be useful. I haven't been much involved with them. I am dubious they could or would do anything. But that may just be my ignorant self yapping......I'll check it out...thanks. Meanwhile, I'll keep in contact with the teachers.poodledochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08288348572641003517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510706114690492409.post-22614410429679765122007-12-16T19:52:00.000-06:002007-12-16T19:52:00.000-06:00THE TEACHER weighs in. I have parents asking for h...THE TEACHER weighs in. I have parents asking for homework ... for their KINDERGARTNERS! As a teacher, it's hard not to give in to it. I tell them, "Read to your child at least 20 minutes a day." But no, that's not good enough. They want pencilandpaperhonesttogodhomework. I think the idea that homework and school go together is in the collective mind of the American public, like love & Marriage, horse & carriage, and all of that. It is ubiquitous. It may take brave parents like you to say, "NOT FOR MY KID. We're opting out. Or set a time limit -- say, one hour total, for homework. What gets done gets done. Throw a fit if he is punished for not finishing. Make it an issue at PTO meetings. I am willing to bet there are a few more parents like you. And LOTS of kids who are lacking the at-home support, who simply fail at school.Suzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14333782408387579016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510706114690492409.post-15235177103155306562007-12-16T19:22:00.000-06:002007-12-16T19:22:00.000-06:00I have this feeling that Kohn's book is not requir...I have this feeling that Kohn's book is not required reading in Education Departments across America. Although, I could be wrong.....poodledochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08288348572641003517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510706114690492409.post-6757638845166837862007-12-16T19:04:00.000-06:002007-12-16T19:04:00.000-06:00Maybe a little bitter, but I don't blame you. I th...Maybe a little bitter, but I don't blame you. I think you're right about the parents, too. Many of Grace's teachers have said the same thing when we've told them we don't believe in homework. However, if the teacher is prepared with information regarding the negative effects of homework, they would be more able to counter those parents who think there should be more homework.Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04936679109203808216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510706114690492409.post-15804268917355312272007-12-15T09:16:00.000-06:002007-12-15T09:16:00.000-06:00Thanks, Ed. My feeling is that it's more THE PARE...Thanks, Ed. My feeling is that it's more THE PARENTS that need to read Kohn's book. Along with psychiatric care. Do I sound bitter?poodledochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08288348572641003517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510706114690492409.post-45111902252097703762007-12-14T22:25:00.000-06:002007-12-14T22:25:00.000-06:00I agree that kids get Way too much homework. Get a...I agree that kids get Way too much homework. Get a copy of "The Homework Myth" by Alfie Kohn and loan it to PoddleDoc, Jr.'s teacher. Also check out his website. http://www.alfiekohn.org/index.html<BR/><BR/>Suzy is Alfie Kohn's biggest fan. Good thing he's married.Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04936679109203808216noreply@blogger.com