Why do we set homework?
Homework supports learning and achievement and should consist of meaningful and worthwhile tasks or projects that foster a love of learning and a thirst for knowledge. Our homework is designed to extend students’ independent learning by completing tasks at home. Academy set homework aims to:
- Extend and support classwork;
- Enable access to resources not available in the classroom;
- Reinforce students’ skill and understanding;
- Consolidate and extend work covered in class or prepare for new learning activities;
- Develop the skills of an independent learner;
- Develop deep learning rather than surface learning;
- Develop research skills;
- Allow students to gain and practice the skills and knowledge that they will be required to reproduce in assessment situations, such as exams;
- Develop time management and organisation skills essential in life beyond the academy;
- Allow students to take responsibility and ownership for their learning;
- Engage parental co-operation and support; and
- Create channels for home school dialogue.
Homework doesn’t always have to be completed at home. We have a dedicated homework club, our LRC and other quiet spaces can be used to study – whenever, wherever!
In circumstances where it is difficult to complete work at home, arrangements will be made with the class teacher for tasks to be completed at the academy. For example, this may be because of a need to access computers or printers. Homework clubs and support surgeries are also run in some faculties at lunchtimes and can be used for this purpose.
