A1: My name is Kari Groeneveld and I'm from Pulaski, Wisconsin! I teach 3rd grade. Right now, this is my favorite gif Hoping softball will start soon! #gfedchat
Nathan Olson, 8th Grade Math Teacher, Mustang Team, Valley Middle School, JV Coach @rrboysgolf , Head Coach @GFCGirlsGolf . The best gift I ever received was the birth of my boys Kellen & Palmer. I also really loved the Apple Watch my wife gave me last Father's Day:) #gfedchat
Kaia Lunde, VMS, 8th grade world languages #gfedchat I love Mr. Bean so this is probably my favorite. I feel this way when I am overwhelmed like I have a huge turkey stuck on my head...
A2: As a middle school U.S. history teacher, I assigned very little homework because the most important WORK was done in class (collaborative, project-based, inquiry, etc.) #gfedchat
A2: If I provide homework for the students, it is usually connected to the unit we are working on. Math concepts, Book we read, writing story cut into words to glue together to share at home. #gfedchat
A2: My "homework" is typically given to practice a speech or language target skill in the home setting - after I feel we have had success in therapy. #gfedchat
agree, I don't assign homework because we are doing hands on or skill practice in class. But I still make sure the in class work isn't busy work/time filler #gfedchat
A2 If the assignment is specifically homework, it would be to get the expertise of family or friends. Try to avoid homework for the sake of homework. #gfedchat
A2: Really only do math sometimes, and ask them to read as much as possible at home. Purposeful. I truly feel that the most important things we do happen at school, and that at home they can work on being kids. #gfedchat
A2: I use homework as a reinforcement of our class work. I keep it simple and make it so even if a student may not have support at home, they can do some of it. #gfedchat
A2: How well did the students learn today's lesson? How much independence can they demonstrate? What do I still need to reteach? It also demonstrates smaller characteristics of responsibility, grit, and perseverance. #gfedchat
A2: At the preschool level, I occasionally send home activities that children can do with help from a parent. The activity would be something to reinforce the school readiness goals that we are working on. #gfedchat
A2: I mostly do independent reading, but for any others, I try to make it an opportunity to practice key skills learned in class. Also brief. #gfedchat
A2: with SWEP students the only reason we would assign homework is to complete the longer projects: read the book, or complete some writing - just because we only see our students once a week. #gfedchat
A2-As a special ed. teacher, I don't have many hw tasks. I do teach an intervention math class & we have some math hw to practice the skills. I look at what they're ready to practice on their own. #gfedchat
A2: If it is homework is is independent practice on a secure skill. Otherwise, I want to be able to monitor practice to correct errors and redirect students as needed. #gfedchat
A2: I love when students have created their own homework-they were interested in something we're doing in school and want to learn more, on their own time. #gfedchat
A2: I don't give much "assigned" homework. When I do, it is usually an extension or project from class that would create conversation with parents/students. #gfedchat
A2: I want students to have an opportunity to show me their application of what we learned in class. I like them to use their creativity and to find something that really interests them! #gfedchat
A2: as a 1st grader, my son has homework 2-3x a week. It isn't a lot, but I am glad he has it because it helps keep me informed as a parent of what he is learning, how he is thinking and allows me to have great conversations at home. Parent involvement is a reason too! #gfedchat
...but, we have to be careful with independent practice, because according to Hattie, "For too many students, homework reinforces that they cannot learn by themselves, and that they cannot do the schoolwork." #gfedchat
A3: is it just to do busy work where it could have been done at school? We do not want to do homework, so....why should Ss? We have other jobs, so do Ss. Punishment??? or Learning??? #gfedchat#busywork#burnout
A2: My objectives are to make homework meaningful to my students. They need to know that it has purpose behind it in our goals. Although, I do not give homework very often, because they receive class time to work on assignments. #gfedchat
A2 As a teacher I used to think of homework as giving independent practice. As a mom, it creates tension & arguments especially when it feels like time management craziness for my family. #gfedchat
Q3: How much homework do you think the average student has per night? How much should they have? What steps can we take to make these numbers the same? #gfedchat
A3: Not sure how much. It varied a lot when my daughter was in school. Lots in 4-8th grade, varied in HS. Agree with Kari - need a balance. Stress to get it done interfered with actual "learning" at times. #gfedchat
I agree. Homework is no big deal if the student knows what to do and has the time to do it. If I don't know what to do (Calculus) I created a long list of what I need teacher help in the morning, everyday. Ugh. #gfedchat
...but, we have to be careful with independent practice, because according to Hattie, "For too many students, homework reinforces that they cannot learn by themselves, and that they cannot do the schoolwork." #gfedchat
A3: It depends on the grade level but I don't think elementary students should have much more than 20 mins. a night and that should mostly be time spent reading. #gfedchat
Q3: Read for enjoyment and when you are faced with a math problem (real world - store, sales, etc) in daily life - enough homework! Make it meaningful practice - authentic - secure skills only. #gfedchat
A3: Depends on grade level. Elementary school I don't think really needs it except reading. Otherwise I would see only doing it if it actually helped extend learning in higher grades instead of give busy work that they might not be able to do with out help. #gfedchat
A3: I have heard of HS with 2+ hrs, which in my mind is too much! They have activities, jobs, and need down time. I think the goal should be to be productive during class time no matter what age #gfedchat
A3: I honestly have no idea. I'm sure it depends on the grade level of the student and the classes he or she has. I think they should have homework in a few classes, but not in each class every night. #gfedchat
A3: I think to give approx half hour of work during class time to work on depending on situation. For those that don't use time wisely then have HW #gfedchat
A3. I would guess that elementary students have 1 hour or less. I have heard that middle and high school is closer to 2-4 hours per night. I think it should be closer to one hour at all ages. #gfedchat
A3: this can be very tough for a teacher and Ss. We all think out subjects are the most important but how to we balance it among a full course load schedule. Also what might take some Ss 15 minuets to complete May take another an hour or more #gfedchat
A3: I think it depends on the age. But younger kids are receiving a lot of HW (in my opinion) when they may not have the home support to complete it. Reading is recommended, but beyond that I think it should be limited to meaningful applications #gfedchat
I agree. The nights are short and family time (if available) is important. Our kids & their parents are stressed out when they have to cram in too much homework #gfedchat
A3: Is it meaningful? Or is it filling in the blank of worksheets? My HS child does A LOT of worksheets and packets. Pages and pages of fill in the blank - google-able facts. Busy Work! #gfedchat
At BF in 5th Grade we ask for 20 mins of ind. reading to self or reading to someone and some nights math practice that takes about 10 minutes. Really trying to build the responsibility as these students head to MS #gfedchat
A3: I really like the "flipped" classroom where students read over the new material at home, and then discuss it and ask questions in the classroom - seems to be much more effective to me. #gfedchat
A3: for HS students it depends on the class and the teacher. some Ss have several hrs/night. Some Ss have zero. Some Ss use every spare minute in school to complete work so they dont have to take it home. Why do the numbers have to be the same?
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A3: Elementary maybe 20 minutes with math home links and reading. Going through MS and HS with my daughters it was 1-2 hours. Too much busy work and packets. #gfedchat
A3: All Ss are different so the amount of time spent will be different. I usually say 15-20 minutes of reading...but I do not track this. I also encourage parents to read to their child! Family time + books = Powerful #gfedchat
What happens when teachers don't communicate and students get double or triple the minutes... seems to happen as students get to high school. Hours and hours of homework. #gfedchat
A3: depends...on the grade level. Too many hours....depending on subject/T. Ss are involved in so many activities, or need to help with siblings...doesn’t seem fair to pile on the homework. #gfedchat
A3: I don't think we can make a blanket statement about how much time but I think older Ss might read or pursue something they want to learn if their evenings didn't have as much homework. #gfedchat
A3: On average I give hw 2x per week in my 8th math, 3x per week in Enriched Algebra. Most assignments can be completed in class or with a few extra minutes- never more than 20min at home #gfedchat
A3: I think that homework in elementary should be mainly reading (20 minutes or whatever). It seems like the amounts vary from grade to grade and teacher to teacher. Ex.) My K child has more homework than my 5th grader. #gfedchat
This happens in elementary too. When the teacher, sped teacher, and even the reading specialist are all expecting tasks to be done at night, it becomes too much. We need to communicate to make sure we aren't bogging Ss down. #gfedchat
This is true. As a young child, I enjoyed reading.
Through MS and HS, I didn't read anything but what was assigned. I didn't realize how much I enjoyed reading for pleasure until after I finished college. #gfedchat
Or when Ss are set up to have a TON of homework because all their midterms/finals/ projects are due over two days. Employees would quit if that happened to them, twice a year, every year. Ss don't have a choice. #gfedchat
What happens when teachers don't communicate and students get double or triple the minutes... seems to happen as students get to high school. Hours and hours of homework. #gfedchat
Agree!!! We can only control the time we have with the kiddos. Practice under our supervision is best. Home isn't always the best place to practice - too many other demands! #gfedchat
A3: The total hw time is becoming more variable as more classes move toward Problem/Project Based Learning. The amount of time at home depends on use of class time, topic chosen, amount of depth, etc. #gfedchat
It can be real life too. I don't quit even though I have 25 progress notes, a diagnostic report and and IEP all due on the same day. I have to figure it out. #gfedchat
Or when Ss are set up to have a TON of homework because all their midterms/finals/ projects are due over two days. Employees would quit if that happened to them, twice a year, every year. Ss don't have a choice. #gfedchat
What happens when teachers don't communicate and students get double or triple the minutes... seems to happen as students get to high school. Hours and hours of homework. #gfedchat
A4: I am very lenient with Ss because mine are young. If they don't get their reading done I ask them to try again the next day. Or, I find an older buddy to help them complete the reading at schl. If my Ss aren't getting it done, it's not their fault. #gfedchat
A4: Take time to get to know your students on a personal level, you soon realize who has support and time to practice at home and who does not. Students have demands at home, Parents have demand, life gets in the way - we can only control the time we have with them. #gfedchat
A4: I try to be understanding, unless it's a habit, then I find out why it's not being done at home, every situation is different for every child, some have chaotic life so it won't be done at home #gfedchat
A4: Very Lenient. I don't grade HW or use it for RC or grades / points. It is a practice - and also a quick check for me to see what they can do on their own or if we need to revisit / reteach the next day #gfedchat
A4: I guess since I don't give actual homework the leniency thing isn't an issue. If they don't finish it during the set time and I know it is a student that has no support at home, I find other class time for him/her to finish (trying to avoid recess if possible) #gfedchat
A4: I've been thinking about this lately. I do think I'm too lenient. It's usually because I know something about their home life or things that they have going on. I might need to toughen up a bit. :) #gfedchat
A4: I always accept late work at full credit. It definitely allows for those times when life interrupts- concerts, sports, illness, family obligations, etc. However, it has seemed that as I have given less HW & accepted late HW, complete rate has decreased. #gfedchat
A4: i have become very lenient and for most it doesnt matter because they complete the task within a reasonable amount of time. others...well that a completely different story.
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A4: If a student comes needing help, had a bad night, or doesn’t have home support I’m always willing to help-just find time in the day to sit down 1:1 #gfedchat
A4: i have become very lenient and for most it doesnt matter because they complete the task within a reasonable amount of time. others...well thats a completely different story.
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A4: #gfedchat I don't give out homework very often. When homework or a project is due, I expect that it is done on time. Ss always have the option to turn something in late, but if it's late then points will be taken off.
A4: lenient - our goal is Ss mastery of the content or skill. They won't learn if punished, they will learn if allowed more time to do it and supported. #gfedchat
i.e formative assessment along the way and any summative assessments should be at the conclusion of an authentic project for an authentic audience. #gfedchat
A4: Ss know with the rules set in class, only exceptions can apply. We need to make it look as thought it is a job and how it would be if they were employed. #reality#gfedchat
A4. I could see this being a problem with students who take advantage of your leniency. I know I went to school with some people who would take advantage of opportunities like this. #gfedchat
A4: I'm more lenient than I should be. I want ss to do the work, but I am trying to be better about consequences (not full credit) if it's late. I want to prepare my ss for high school, college, and jobs, where deadlines are more serious. #gfedchat
A4 It's a balancing act. Teacher is lenient but then Ss doesn't complete practice HW, Ss gets more behind, understands less etc. feels less competent & can't get "caught" up. Doesn't care about learning, just getting a passing grade. No easy answer #gfedchat
A4: I always accept late work at full credit. It definitely allows for those times when life interrupts- concerts, sports, illness, family obligations, etc. However, it has seemed that as I have given less HW & accepted late HW, complete rate has decreased. #gfedchat
A4: I work with a diverse population of Ss. I've learned that I can only control what happens at school and I know that Ss that have support from home and those who may not have that so I do not check homework. #gfedchat
A4: Glad this doesn't really apply too much to my area. Most families like some activities to practice to feel like they are helping to generalize a skill. I just like to communicate about ways they can help Ss with sp/lang. skills within their normal daily activities.#gfedchat
A4: have a conversation as to why the assign isn’t done. Time to work in class, T could catch that S isn’t understanding material, or maybe something has happened. Build relationships. #gfedchat
A4: It's figuring out what is fair/right for each student. If there is not a support at home to help/encourage completion of homework, that complicates things.
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A4: have a conversation as to why the assign isn’t done. Time to work in class, T could catch that S isn’t understanding material, or maybe something has happened. Build relationships. #gfedchat
A5: It does not matter the dynamics of Ss. We should treat everyone the same. #equality Meet the needs of the Ss where their level of adequacy can be met and challenged. #gfedchat
Q4: depends on kid but generally more support to start year until form handle on expectations and then back off more and more so they learn natural consequences #gfedchat
A6: I think if you practice leniency then it should be applied to everyone. You never know why HW isn't being done. Build relationships and get to know your students to understand their struggles #gfedchat
A5: I would say it depends on the child. Why isn't it being turned in mom/dad worked late, was watching siblings, has a job and had to work late, or just didn't care. There are so many variables that have to be considered #gfedchat
A5: I think it depends on the kid and their history - as you said. If its every single day they are turning it in late or not done - then there is a problem that needs to be solved or a skill to be built - and punishing them isn't going to fix it! #gfedchat
A5: students crave structure and consistency - help them with the learning and they will rise to expectations . There can be adjustments made formatively #gfedchat
A5: I am not sure anyone deserves to be "punished" for not getting homework done. Take a few minutes to get to know the student and ask them what the barriers are... everyone deserves to be empowered, learn and supported. #gfedchat
A5: I think you are equally lenient/strict with your students, but offer support or modifications to help meet that standard- tutoring session, modified questions, connect them to interventions, etc. #gfedchat
A5: Not necessarily; it depends other factors include: accommodations from 504 & IEP, absent out of school situations, effort during class time #gfedchat
A5: This is where student choice in relevant/authentic learning experience should should be priority over busy/home work. Too often HW becomes a means to pass a class. #gfedchat
A5: i have found that the Ss that are "responsible" and turn their work in on time will usually approach me and explain why he/she is not done. i respect that. my Ss that are habitually late, i remind them it is late & if it is excessively late then i dock points
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A5: No, but this boils down to understanding your Ss. If there's a student struggling to get work in, there's probably a reason. It is on us to support that student. @paulakluth says "Over, under, around or through...find a way or make a way." Ss want to succeed! #gfedchat
A6: I think if you practice leniency then it should be applied to everyone. You never know why HW isn't being done. Build relationships and get to know your students to understand their struggles #gfedchat
A5: I think so. If they've shown they can be trusted and are responsible, I feel they can get a break every once in a while. Often times these ss are involved in many activities too and might have lots of other things going on outside of school. #gfedchat
A5: Ts should be as lenient with Ss about homework deadlines as they would like principals/parents to be with them when T forgets/late paperwork/goals/MISO3 info etc. #gfedchat
A5: This is where student choice in relevant/authentic learning experience should should be priority over busy/home work. Too often HW becomes a means to pass a class. #gfedchat
A5:this needs to be taken on a case by case basis in looking at why hw was not completed. By saying that a historically responsible Ss reason for not doing hw is more valid, then their counterpart is ludicrous. Why is a student not completing hw, what’s the hurdle? #gfedchat
Q5: Tough question... I think it's really about knowing your students and doing what you think is right for each of them. May not always seem "fair" to others... #gfedchat
A5. I feel like this is almost impossible to know except on an individual basis. Home life, extenuating circumstances, etc could play a big role in this decision. #gfedchat
A5: I just have never understood the constant breaks. How does that translate to the real world? Will Best Buy give them a break on a credit card? Can someone help...#gfedchat
A5: I don't think so. It should be individualized. Some Ss are going through things, some are in multiple activities, some have a disability that may impact organization, etc...... #gfedchat
A6: Curricular areas are different. Standards are different. Each year is different with interruptions. Scheduled events, or unscheduled events can interfere with schedules. Concepts are ongoing if it is something for life. #keeponlearning#gfedchat
A5 They deserve more leniency but they rarely need a break unless it is because they are so busy with other things such as student leader duties, band and orchestra or enrichment. My take. #gfedchat
A6: Interested to hear what classroom Ts answer - I feel I observe more and more being added to the school day; I wonder if teachers feel stretched. #gfedchat
A6: We will never have enough time to teach all concepts of the state curriculum. We need to spend more time on the essentials in order to make the curriculum meaningful and remembered. #gfedchat
I agree that we learn how to do it. Butt assigning all the work to Ss without support is not teaching, it's assigning. Ss don't have much control over their schedule. Ts have a little control so can rearrange their worktime or due date. #gfedchat
A6: If Ts could teach the State Standard with student needs in mind, select materials they need, and not have to meet the expectations of "ffidelity" to the purchased curriculum, time wouldn't be much of an issue. #gfedchat
A6: I have to get really creative with the time I have and collaborate to the max with my co-teacher but we fit in SEL and things that go beyond the curriculum. It's all about thinking outside the box and deepening the time we have. #gfedchat
A6: There just isn’t enough time to get to it all. My students look forward tongrniis hour each week to choose their learning. I love to see them applying the reading/writing skills taught. #gfedchat
A6: I feel like more requirements get piled on each year. I also feel like it is more about the curriculum then the standards. If I am teaching the standards it shouldn't matter how, as long as they are learned #gfedchat
A6-There is a lot to teach/learn & the days go by so quickly. I have found that when I insert movement/brain breaks that even though the breaks take time, my class goes by more smoothly. It's about how the class period or day is structured & the dynamics of the Ss. #gfedchat
A6: We will never have enough time to teach all concepts of the state curriculum. We need to spend more time on the essentials in order to make the curriculum meaningful and remembered. #gfedchat
A6: It is different for a subject like Art. I feel there is enough time and can be challenging to build Ss knowledge w/out knowing prior knowledge of visual art mediums. It is important for Ss to express themselves with choice #gfedchat
Overall, I agree. I didn't like it when my daughter was overwhelmed with hmwrk - she wasn't always learning, just being stressed. I do feel there is some element of needing to help older Ss figure out time management - but I don't like hmwrk that isn't meaningful. #gfedchat
A6 - It's near impossible. If all we were expected to do during the day is teach, then there'd be plenty of time! But, we are pulled in so many different directions (behaviors, winning decisions, 2nd step, IEP meetings, art, etc). But these are all wonderful things! #gfedchat
A6:Never enough time! I find I'm spending tons of time on Social/Emotional skills (which really are the most important to learn) but worry I'm not doing enough to get kids ready academically for K.
I hope that if soc/emo skills are solid, other skills can be learned.
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A6: No way! There is so much that we are expected to teach, esp in elementary school, and not enough time. It's hard to get mastery when we can only go wide instead of deep. #gfedchat
Yes! Yes! @alicekeeler is my hero! She hits it out of the park, all the time, about meaningful learning experiences & how homework doesn't provide it for Ss. So articulate! So smart! #gfedchat
A6: Outside the box, we should get rid of our 100+ year old system of grade levels with 1 teacher. We would still have Elementary and Secondary, but everyone meets standards at their own pace and our teachers would be assigned standards to teach and not grade levels #gfedchat
A6: No, I wish we had more time and could be more creative with what we do. I want ss to have the right attitude towards learning and to succeed in life, not just to do well on a standardized test. There's so much more to life-long learning than that! #gfedchat#learningcanbefun
