There has been so much debate and controversy in the academic world about whether or not homework is good for students. Okay I know…these debates aren’t as pronounced here in Nigeria as they are in countries like USA and the UK. Yet in our very globalized work, the debates affect us here nonetheless. But then this post isn’t about siding with [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”][or against] with any part of the ongoing debate in global education. Instead, it is about reiterating the immense importance of homework to the overall development of the student. Moreover, I will share a few tips to help you make the most of your homework. See the list below.
The Importance of Homework: Like it or not, homework helps you accomplish the following-
- Improves your thinking and retentive memory skills.
- Helps you develop positive study skills and habits that will serve you through your lifetime.
- Homework encourages you to use time wisely.
- It also teaches you to work independently; very necessary!
- Homework teaches you to take responsibility for your work.
- It allows you to review and practice what has been covered in class.
- It helps you to get ready for the next day’s class.
- Homework also helps you learn to use academic resources- libraries, computer/internet [E-learning] all in a bid to find information.
- It encourages you to explore subjects more fully than classroom time permits.
- It allows you to extend learning by applying skills to new situations.
- It helps you to integrate learning by applying many different skills to a single task, such as book reports or science projects.
- Homework also serves to bring parents and teenagers closer together!
Homework Tips Just For You!
- Form a study club; invite your buddies over for some study time!
- Make use of the Internet! E-learning is fun and Passnownow.com is at your service…
- Moderate your time; make it smart and short.
- Personalize your homework.
Hope these tips help. Let’s hear from you…
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