By Nasima Akther
Whether there should be homework or not has been a controversial topic among school administrators, students and teachers for decades. Many believe too much homework can be harmful; that instead of benefitting the students, it can backfire and crush the students mental state of mind.
Homework can cause stress, and stress has been a major issue for students in high school. Too much stress can prevent a student from learning because they would feel burdened and pressured, make too many mistakes, and possibly fail important tests. They need time to relax, take things off their shoulders, and explore activities other than school related things.
In high school, students are bombarded with mountains of work. Too much work proves to be a hassle and a bother. Most students do it just for the sake of doing it, and others do it to get it over with. They need to finish their homework for the sake of maintaining or getting better grades. Some teachers only check for completion; they don’t bother to check content. Students may write whatever they want without taking the time to peruse and process the information. Then stress and anxiety rises if they fail to complete the assignment on time.
However, my views differ from thise above. Like most teachers, I believe homework is an educational process. It plays an important role in a student’s education. It helps students acquire new knowledge and a better understanding of what they couldn’t understand in class. Students can go through materials on their own; anything they don’t understand, they can review with teachers the next day.
When students reach home, they are usually forgetful and slack off. Most likely, they would have forgotten the day’s lessons. Homework is an effective way of studying. Doing the work will allow students to get extra practice (practice makes perfect) and to prepare for major tests in the future. It can also help teachers monitor students’ progress and aide them in areas in which they are having difficulty. This prevents students from repeating mistakes.
Homework is a paramount component in a student’s learning and improvement process. It improves a child’s thinking and memory, allowing exceptional skills to develop that will continue to light a path for their future. Doing homework keeps the brain stimulated and active outside of school. Since homework correlates to the lessons in class, it helps solidify knowledge by revisiting the topic. If we don’t have homework, then it may be difficult to remember the previous day’s lesson.
Homework teaches students about independence, self-discipline, time-management, and responsibility. Students will be forced to use their time wisely, set priorities, take initiative, and take responsibility for a certain task.
After taking all these factors into consideration, what do you think? Should homework be assigned, or is it just another waste of time?