Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Should homework be banned?
Position‹2 of 2

No, homework should not be banned

Homework is designed by teachers to reinforce concepts taught in class. Homework may need to be adjusted to account for a student's individual circumstances or the class dynamic, but removing homework also removes extra opportunities for students.

Supporting arguments · 2

  1. Homework is a way to encourage both student and parent participation
    Students learn in a myriad of ways, and many use homework to prove their participation instead of in-person commentary. Restricting all children to the singular form of in-class contributions can alienate many. Parents, too, can use this time to participate in their child's education.
  2. Homework ensures students are practicing the material outside of class
    Repeating information is one of the best ways to learn. Students going home and reviewing their in-class material ensures that they will not lose all of the information they just learned.