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Homework has become an integral part of education and in many countries including Ghana, parents can give schools pressure for failing to give them homework. Sadly, a lot more of these parents do not have time to assist their wards with this homework.

There are actually countries in the world where students are not given homework and for valid reasons.

Some of the countries in the world where students are not given homework or are given very little homework include:

Some parents believe that, if their wards do not come home with homework then teachers and the schools their wards attend are not teaching. Some parents will even call the teacher of a ward in KG to question her as to why the ward has not been given homework.

There are a few reasons why these countries do not give students homework.

One reason is that they believe that students need time to relax and play outside of school.

They also believe that students should have time to spend with their families and friends.

Another reason is that these countries have a strong focus on play-based learning.

They believe that students learn best through play and exploration. Giving students homework would take away from this important learning time.

Finally, these countries have a high-quality education system, even without homework.

Students in these countries perform well on international assessments, such as the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA).

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This shows that homework is not necessary for students to succeed academically.

It is important to note that there is no one-size-fits-all answer to the question of whether or not homework is beneficial for students.

The effectiveness of homework depends on a variety of factors, including the student’s age, grade level, and individual needs, the commitment of parents to ensuring they aid their learners in doing the homework, and checking the homework before the child submits it in school.

Some studies have shown that homework can have a positive impact on student achievement, while other studies have found little or no benefit.

Overall, the research on the effectiveness of homework is mixed.

Ultimately, the decision of whether or not to give students homework is up to the individual teacher or school.

What parents are supposed to do to help their wards when teachers do not give the learners homework

Parents can still help their wards to learn and succeed, even if their teachers do not give them homework. Here are a few ideas:

READ:Examination Passing Strategies and Study Tips For Serious Students

Here are some specific activities that parents can do with their wards to help them learn and grow, even if they do not have homework:

 

By providing your ward with opportunities to learn and grow outside of school, you can help them to succeed academically and to become well-rounded individuals.

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