false http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171649080m/111210.jpg 111210 3 A compelling expose of homework--its negative effects, why it's so widely accepted, and what we can do about it <P> Death and taxes come later; what seems inevitable for children is the idea that, after spending the day at school, they must then complete more academic assignments at home. The predictable results: stress and conflict, frustration and exhaustion. Parents respond by reassuring themselves that at least the benefits outweigh the costs. <P> But what if they don't? In <I>The Homework Myth</I>, nationally known educator and parenting expert Alfie Kohn systematically examines the usual defenses of homework--that it promotes higher achievement, "reinforces" learning, and teaches study skills and responsibility. None of these assumptions, he shows, actually passes the test of research, logic, or experience. <P> So why do we continue to administer this modern cod liver oil--or even demand a larger dose? Kohn's incisive analysis reveals how a mistrust of children, a set of misconceptions about learning, and a misguided focus on competitiveness have all left our kids with less free time and our families with more conflict. Pointing to parents who have fought back--and schools that have proved educational excellence is possible without homework-- Kohn shows how we can rethink what happens during and after school in order to rescue our families and our children's love of learning. 322425 21 8 2006 The Homework Myth total:94|5:28|4:33|3:27|2:4|1:2| 94 363 219 30 1 5 false false Thu Nov 05 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Sat Oct 31 13:51:30 -0700 2009 Thu Nov 05 09:36:55 -0800 2009
While much better written than The Case Against Homework, The Homework Myth, for me, reeked to an even higher heaven. It’s not that I’m a huge fan of homework (I’d guess 60% of the home...more...]]> 4 1 false false Sat Mar 01 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Fri Apr 18 20:03:44 -0700 2008 Fri Apr 18 20:12:36 -0700 2008 4 0 false false Thu Jun 18 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Tue Jun 16 10:27:52 -0700 2009 Thu Jun 18 15:25:14 -0700 2009 more...]]> 5 0 false false Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2006 Wed Jul 25 11:22:12 -0700 2007 Wed Jul 25 11:41:28 -0700 2007
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