Welcome to our homework hub! Whether you’re a student, parent, teacher, or tutor, you’ll find practical advice and guidance on a range of homework-related topics. From navigating AI use and supporting learning at home to setting well-designed homework tasks, discover helpful insights to make homework more manageable and effective.
Tutors
Should tutors set homework? Homework can help students consolidate learning, practise independently, and reveal gaps in understanding, but more work doesn’t always mean better progress. This article explores when tutors should set homework, how to balance it with a student’s workload, and what to do when homework isn’t completed.
Parents
AI is now part of your child’s schoolwork—but is it helping, or doing the thinking for them? This article breaks down what you need to know about AI’s impact on learning, including critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, and offers practical tips to help your child use AI wisely.
Teachers
Why should we set homework? What are the components of effective homework? In this thought-provoking article, guest blogger Dr Jo Castelino delves into the nuanced world of homework, exploring its significance in fostering independent learning, confidence-building, and academic achievement among students.
Parents
As a new academic year begins, the return of homework assignments can be a challenge for many children and parents. In this article, we’ll explore seven essential homework hacks that will help you support your child in developing effective study habits outside the classroom. Get ready for a successful school year!
Teachers
Despite homework’s bad reputation, it can significantly benefit students. Jo Casteloni delves into the art of setting effective homework, focusing on task design, routine, resource support, time management, and responsiveness. By considering these factors, teachers can transform homework into a valuable tool for enhancing learning.
Teachers
Enhancing students’ study skills is as crucial as imparting subject knowledge. In this article, Kathy Freeston delves into valuable strategies for educators to provide guidance and ensure students actively engage in effective revision, dispelling the myth that studying must always be an arduous task.
Teachers
The transition from Year 11 to Year 12 often sees students struggling with becoming self-reliant learners. In this insightful article, Helen Skelton shares her journey of refining teaching methods for Year 12 students. Explore strategies to help students become self-sufficient and learn how to foster independence and scholarly growth.