Parents as Partners in Learning
Parents as Partners in Learning
Who's involved?
Homework can bring benefits to pupils or it can be a burden and source of stress for all concerned. However, homework arrangements work well when the teachers, the parents and others in the family and the pupils understand the role each of them play.
The school's role can be...
- to let parents know what is expected of their children
- to let parents know what the school expects from them
- to let parents know who to contact if they are concerned.
The teacher's role can be...
- to set homework which is interesting and at the right level
- to clearly explain the purpose of the homework to pupils
- to keep aware of other pressures and responsibilities pupils might have
- to set realistic deadlines
- to check on homework and give feedback
- to give recognition for effort and work well done.
The pupil's role can be...
- to keep a note of what is required and when it is due
- to plan ahead
- to make the time to do the homework
- to look for help when stuck or frustrated
- to hand in completed homework on time.
The parent's role can be...
- to let the school know what they expect
- to know what the school and teachers expect of children
- to know what the school and teachers expect of parents
- to talk with their child about what they are learning
- to listen to worries and complaints
- to let the school know if their child has too much or too little homework
- to get in touch with the school if they have concerns
- to be patient.
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