![]() ![]() A lot of things are learned by repetition and homework gives students the practice they need.The time students spend after class doing homework is a quiet time to reflect on what they learned during the day and allows concepts to sink in.Most ESL teachers will vouch that students who do more homework, do better in tests.Those that are for homework in the ESL classroom say: How many students do all of their homework but can’t speak in the classroom? The types of tasks that are typically assigned for homework may not help students achieve their learning goals. ![]() Students claim they don’t have the time (or the interest) to complete piles of worksheets at home. Students are already overburdened with other school tasks in the case of children, or the demands of work and home in the case of adults.Those that are against homework in the ESL classroom say: Do students really need to answer an additional set of questions or complete another worksheet at home? It makes sense for students to work with their materials after school, but what kinds of homework should we give them and how much? How can we achieve this delicate balance of homework that is just right for our students’ needs? Let’s dig deeper into the issue of homework in the ESL classroom. ![]()
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