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Ditch the Busywork: Tools for Effective Homework

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HBGCC - Posters, Table 31

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ASCD Annual Content

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Session description

Homework has and continues to be, a topic educators grapple with regularly. This session offers research-based strategies to help answer these questions and is designed to help teachers learn specific strategies for creating effective assignments for all students.

Outline

Welcome and Connection (10 min)
Memory lane - think back to a time you were completely engaged?
Share with a partner
Share out of themes

Research & Data Sharing (15 min)
What we know about how students perceive homework
Equity concerns

Turn and Talk (10 min)
Share an example of a homework assignment that went well

Elements of Effective Homework (15 min)
What did you hear from your colleagues that worked well?
Share the research on what is effective

Assignment Critique and Reflection (30 min)
In small groups, each person will share an assignment they struggle to have students complete; other participants will provide critique around what they might change

Closing and Exit Ticket (10 min)
Group share out of some great ideas they heard

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Supporting research

https://challengesuccess.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Challenge-Success-Homework-Guide-2024.pdf

https://challengesuccess.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Challenge-Success-Homework-White-Paper-2020.pdf

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Presenters

Megan Pacheco

Executive Director

Challenge Success

Session specifications

Topic:

Student Engagement and Agency

TLP:

Yes

Grade level:

PK-12

Audience:

Curriculum Designer/Director, Teacher Development, Teacher

Attendee devices:

Devices not needed

TLPs:

Develop Expertise, Elevate Reflection

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