BaylahooJul 30, 2023

Why don't schools simulate a typical 9 to 5 work week for students and remove homework entirely?

https://lemmy.world/post/2394604

Why don't schools simulate a typical 9 to 5 work week for students and remove homework entirely? - Lemmy.world

I know this is typical for the US so this is more for US people to respond to. I wouldn’t say that it is the best system for work, just wondering about the disconnect.

Show threadccccJul 30, 2023
The homework aspect in theory helps with the University structure.
Show threadTenderfootGungiJul 31, 2023
Perhaps. But only the last 2-4 years. No student below high school should have homework (there is research to back this up). And they can do it in study hall, not necessarily at home. College courses have like half the class time, so professors hit the hard parts and expect students to read and get the rest on their own.
Show threadJetpackJackson

No student below high school should have homework (there is research to back this up). Might I ask what research? Could you give me a source or two? I’m rather intrigued by this

Jul 31, 2023 at 1:12amWeb
Show threadTenderfootGungiAug 3, 2023

I found a summary, but the link to the research is broken:

research summary

Research Finds The Effects Of Homework On Elementary School Students, And The Results Are Surprising - LifeHack

After over 25 years of studying and analyzing homework, Harris Coopers’ research demonstrates a clear conclusion: homework wrecks elementary school

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