Homework and Homestudy 1 Preamble Homework and home study are designed to extend the learning and application of skills and concepts taught in the classroom. Students’ management of their homework and home study program is reported on by each subject teacher in the formal semester report. The major purposes of such a program are to: » Extend the time available for learning and give students an opportunity to improve their understanding; » Encourage goal-setting, self-discipline, initiative and the development of independent learning skills; » Promote organisational skills and an awareness of the need to meet deadlines; Enable parents to develop familiarity with specific areas of the school curriculum.
2 Responsibilities of Staff » Staff should include homework and home study as part of the school program at all levels.
» There should be a progressive increase in the quantity of homework set as students pass from Year 7 to Year 12. » Students should be instructed in the development of appropriate study skills. » Staff need to supervise Year 7-10 students to ensure that set homework is recorded in the Diary.
3 Responsibilities of Students » Students are expected to complete homework and home study on a regular basis. » All set homework should be recorded in the Student Diary (Years 7-10). » Work should be completed on time at a high, realistic standard commensurate with ability. » Students should communicate with their teachers and parents when help is needed.
» Each faculty should develop its own homework practice with the nature of the tasks specified. (Faculty practice should be documented and lodged with the Principal.)
4 Nature of Homework and Home Study Tasks
» Homework needs to be manageable and related to the topics covered in class.
» Organisation of written notes, work folios and materials.
» Expectations regarding homework should be made clear to students.
» Revision of day’s work.
» Teachers should monitor the quality and quantity of any homework completed by students.
» Assignment work (eg. research assignment) which is pre-planned and designed to build skills.
» Students with special talents should be encouraged to complete homework tasks of a more open-ended nature.
» Reading - including set texts, wide reading and reference books.
» At Years 7-9 no new homework should be set over a vacation period. However, students at Years11/12 must recognise a need to utilise the vacation periods for study, organisation of
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material and completion of set work. At Year 10, students might be required to undertake reading and planning for assignments.
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» Completion of tasks set in class.
» Further practice in text book problems.
» Use of multimedia, local library, TV and radio programs where related to the topics studied. » Revision and study in preparation for tests and examinations. This would include the making of appropriate summaries.