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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThere is a lack of interest in Homework. Most students believe that Homework is a waste of time \u2013 or put more poetically \u2013 \u2018An Enemy of the Innocent Student.\u2019 Homework is monotonous. Homework sacrifices play time. One even went to the extent of labeling it as an \u2018interference with our studies\u2019. And another had a very insightful question: Adults are supposed to have a healthy work-leisure mix. Their bosses advice them not to carry their work home. So why make exceptions of students?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Says Neha, a Pune student. \u2018I do Homework only when the teacher is strict. Most times it gets done in starting phase of the course. After that the teacher also finds other things to do than following up on Homework.\u2019 A few blame teachers for not covering concepts. They feel that teachers use homework as threats to control kids. So in the spirit of things \u2013 students start hating teachers. Students have a feeling that teachers inhabit a world in which the student devotes 100% of her time to the study of the teacher\u2019s subjects. Rare is a teacher who has an overall perspective of the entire Homework of a student.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Not only does a student have other subjects to study, but she also has to juggle family obligations and social relations. The unintended result is that copying is rampant in Homework. Also students feel that their work is done the moment Homework is done \u2013 and they do not look beyond Homework to do work based on own initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What amazed me was the creativity shown by students in the Action Points for getting Homeworks back-on-track. Most of the action points were suggestions for teachers and how they can improve on their teaching. \u2018We nod our heads in class – but are not able to work at home because concepts were not clear in class. Teachers never ask if concepts are clear.\u2019 One student suggested that doubt sessions should be held before Homework is given. Teachers should motivate students to ask doubts and questions. Teachers should find time to spend one \u2013 on \u2013 one with students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Students confess to being lazy, so it is the task of a teacher to make learning fun. Here are some suggestions for getting fun in classwork and Homework:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Teachers should not be threats. Teachers should be open. Teachers should be friendly. There should be no pressure. If we are allowed to choose our Homework, then we should not be scolded. A teacher can extend class hours and get the Homework completed in class. A question posed by a student: Are teachers doing their Homework before coming to class?<\/p>\n\n\n\n A Chandigarh student, on transfer to Dehradun, mentioned one incident from her school days. \u2018Our functional English teacher said that do anything<\/strong> \u2013 write anything or do anything but do that and come. Then everyone did the Homework.\u2019 Here are other comments expressing the same idea: \u2018Everyone should not be given the same Homework \u2013 base it on their interests.\u2019 \u2018Students should decide their own Homework.\u2019 \u2018Homework should allow a student to present his own point of view.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n A recurring theme was \u2018Quality not quantity\u2019. \u2018Homework should be limited \u2013 and solid \u2013 more of a thinking process\u2019. \u2018I don\u2019t need to do all 25 questions, 5 are enough.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n A brilliant student from Jammu, Nipeksh, who is studying for his Commerce Honors from Delhi University, thought that the root cause of the problem is because most students do not have clarity on goals. Time management plays a very strong role. Students are able to appreciate Homework by looking at our future benefits. \u2018If I make a goal for the day \u2013 then things happen.\u2019 \u2018We need to make a routine and manage time well. Make a Time Table.\u2019 \u2018If you take one and a half hour instead of one hour it is Ok, but you must complete the task at hand.\u2019 \u2018Divide Homework into small slots that we can manage.\u2019 \u2018Set reminders on phone to do Homework.\u2019 \u2018FaceBook, Cell phones are distractions \u2013 student should be focused. Don\u2019t get internet pack recharged on your cell.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n It would be interesting to debate which of these action points raised can we as teachers actually implement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"![\"\"](\"https:\/\/bullseye.ac\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/79.png\")
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