Developing Policies and Strategies to Ensure the Efficacy of Homework
This full-day course is tailored for teachers and educationalists seeking to enhance their approach to assigning and evaluating homework. Designed to address the critical role homework plays in the learning process, this course will provide practical strategies for creating homeworks that are engaging, meaningful, and beneficial to students’ educational growth.
Seminar Overview:
During the seminar, we will explore:
- The Principles of Effective Homework: Understand the key principles behind designing homework that supports and enhances learning.
- Creating Meaningful Homework: Learn how to craft homework tasks that are relevant, purposeful, and engaging. Explore techniques for ensuring assignments reinforce classroom learning and contribute to students’ overall development.
- Differentiation and Personalisation: Discover strategies for tailoring homework to meet the diverse needs of students. Explore methods for differentiating tasks based on ability levels, interests, and learning styles to maximise effectiveness.
- Feedback and Assessment: Gain insights into best practices for providing constructive feedback and assessing homework. Learn how to use feedback to guide students’ progress and motivate them to improve.
- Homework and Well-being: Examine the impact of homework on students’ well-being and how to design homeworks that promote a healthy balance between academic work and personal life.
Seminar Details:
- Duration: Full day.
- Target Audience: Teachers and educationalists in schools and colleges.
- Format: Interactive workshops, group discussions, and hands-on activities.
- Outcome: Develop practical skills to design and implement effective homework that enhances student learning and engagement.
Participants can choose to attend seminars in either Antrim or Newry. The exact venue details will be provided nearer to the date. Sessions will run from 10:00 am to 2:30 pm, and lunch is included in the cost.
