| Homework Done Right: Powerful Learning in Real-Life Situations Contributor(s): Alleman, Janet (Author), Brophy, Jere (Author), Botwinski, Ben (Author) |
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ISBN: 1629145602 ISBN-13: 9781629145600 Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing OUR PRICE: $13.46 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Teaching Methods & Materials - Language Arts - Education | Arts In Education - Education | Teacher Training & Certification |
| Dewey: 371.302 |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 8.4" W x 10.9" (1.70 lbs) 216 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Homework Done Right shows teachers how homework assignments can connect with the curriculum and how to make it applicable to their students' lives. Educators will learn how to design and implement active, creative assignments that promote useful skills like inquiry, problem solving, and critical thinking. Moving beyond the current "homework debate," this resource is split into three sections to explain the rationale for meaningful homework, how to make it relevant, and how students in different grades respond to it. Additionally, teachers will learn about: Effective homework strategies and sample assignments for all K-12 levels in numerous subject areas Do's and don'ts of homework planning Promoting parent involvement Guidance on helping students develop leadership and collaboration skills through activities such as questioning, evidence gathering, and interviewing Classroom-ready tools, including homework planning forms and other reproducibles When homework assignments are challenging and relevant, students have a new opportunity to engage with learning and will be able to succeed academically |
