Lesson 1: Attributes of Meaningful Homework Assignments
Unit 2 Lesson 1: Attributes of Meaningful Homework Assignments>
Objective: Participants will be able to identify attributes that are valuable in homework assignments.
Introduction:
"I like a teacher who gives you something to take home to think about besides homework" Lily Tomlin
Investigation:
1. View
2. Read:
Increasing the Effectiveness of Homework for AllLearners in the Inclusive Classroom
Five Hallmarks of Good Homework
3.Discuss
The reading Five Hallmarks of Good Homework states that Purpose, Efficiency, Ownership, Competence, and Aesthetic Appeal as the attributes of good homework. Which of these do you feel is the most important? Why?
4. Reflection:
Reflect on the following questions in a notebook or journal. You will continue to reflect on concepts throughout the course, so keep the notebook on hand!
Using the flow chart above, do your current homework assignments seem meaningful? At what point in the chart do your homework assignments fail?
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