Reasons Why Homework Should not Be Banned

Introduction

Homework, form the word itself; it is academic work that should be done in home. It was given to the students to give an extra activity to extend their learning’s, and sometimes to give an idea about the next topic. We all know that homework is part of school life; it was given to all level of pupils and students, even to those in kindergarten. We believed that homework helps us to improve our learning and give us review in order for us to prepare for something or new lesson. But some thought that it was just a waste of time to the student and it result for the loss of time in playing and having a quality time for the family. They thought that homework is the reason why students suffer and didn’t have enough time to take a rest or do everything that they need and want. That’s why “No Homework Policy” was created, this law is one of the laws that governments want to implement in our country, but some are against this law in some reason and this paper is also against to that law. To prove that homework should not be banned, this essay discusses the disadvantages of “No Homework Policy” and the advantages of homework for students.

Why homework should not be banned

According to the news, some of the parent wanted to banned homework policy so that their children would have a lot of time to play and bonding with them. They also said banning the homework will give a lot of rest time to the student, if the student doesn’t have homework, they will be able to sleep in the right time and lessen their school work. Also they said that the student will be able to help in the house such as doing house choirs and other things. That’s the reason why they support the law. DepEd also support this law, according to the research, they said that “the measure would enable learners to have more quality time with their parents, family and friends by limiting the homework and assignment to a reasonable quantity on school days and by eliminating the same during weekends”. There are also some statements form some of the student, that they are agree with this law because they found homework as a burden for them as well as to the teacher. They said that homework add more stress to them and consume their time in home and a barrier that stop them to do other things such as playing with their friend. They also said that homework is the reason why they can’t sleep at the right or sleep 8-10 hours a day. By this, we can see that the some of the student, parents and the DepEd had the same reason, but is it enough to implement this law? Is it right to banned homework that help us to develop our skills and taught us how to prepare ourselves for the new lesson?

Although the concern for the welfare of students and other families is appropriate, the welfare will be hurt in the long run if the students fall short of the volume of educational content they can access, developing problem, solving and creative thinking skills, and parental awareness and involvement in their educational activities. Implementing this law will lead the Filipino students to be less prepared for higher education or workforce, and ultimately the entire country will suffer the consequences. Homework has lots of advantages, it sets students to manage their time and plan out study schedules, which are very useful skills that they can use when they enter SHS year and tertiary study. Completing homework early in the school years ensure that it becomes a habit. Our government should see that fact and they should prevent banning homework.

Homework is not a burden

Homework should not be seen as a burden but as an avenue to instill discipline and responsibility among learners. Based on TDC National Chairperson Benjo Basas have said ‘Our teachers are trained educators, so they know the value of homework. Doing homework teaches a student’s not only about the subject matter, but also about good values. Chairperson Basas also stated that “Homework is not intended to make life difficult for our students’, he believed that homework was all ‘about discipline, responsibility, and continuity of learning’. Doing homework will give you an effective time management. It is also promoting the quality time among all the members of the family by helping out the learner to complete the task at hand. Homework also helps the students to sustain the flow of lessons. Time management is the key for a good sleep, doing what you wanted and needed you can still sleep in right time if you have time management and you follow it. Homework is a must, people keep talking to banned homework but actually if homework is banned look what will happen to our country it become disaster because of the crime, there’s many cases about the crime most of them who committed are teen what more if the government banned homework just imagine what will happen. Homework prepares students to work more independently, as they have to in College and in workplace. Everyone needs to develop their skills in personal organization and working to deadlines. Imagine, if the students are always at a whole range of “spoon-fed” of the self- discipline for the future, what would be the result of their future life? Homework can also teach the students on how to understand current events, or tap into what they are passionate in life about.

Homework is valuable part of education. It allows deeper and better understanding about the lesson that the teachers discussed in front of the class. Homework provide opportunities for students to use deeper research. Taking a deeper look or specific lessons through independent study can lead thoughts or ideas that may not occur in the classroom.

Conclusion

In conclusion, homework should not be banned because it allows the students to have better understanding about their lesson. It also gives opportunity to the students to use the knowledge that they gained, and it practice students in developing good work habits. Homework should not be seen as a burden but as an avenue to instill discipline and responsibility among the learners. It allows us to develop our skills in writing using English or Tagalog language, it helps us to discover our skills in solving different mathematical problems and lastly it helps us to connect school learning to the real world or real life situation.

Homework has important role not only for the students to not forget their lesson immediately and to do not rely on others knowledge but also for the teachers. Assigning assignments to their students helps them to see if their students truly understand what they are teaching. Implementing ‘No homework Policy’ means banning all the opportunities that can help the students in developing their skills. Instead of banning the homework, government must create a rule that will limit the teachers in giving homework. Therefore, the students can have a time in discovering or learning new things, and they will also have the time to enjoy their weekends with their family.

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