Homework and Flipped Learning

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Homework is student work that teachers assign and expect students to complete outside of the instructional period. Assignments can range from learning new material, practicing new skills, or enhancing or reviewing classroom lesson material. Often, teachers assign homework on the assumption that it teaches students responsibility for their own learning. Debate over the value, purpose, and equity of homework is ongoing among educators and communities.

Flipped learning or instruction is a method of instruction whereby students interact with introductory material at home prior to coming to class, often in the form of an instructional video that replaces basic direct instruction. Classroom time is then repurposed for tasks, assignments, higher-order thinking activities, and one-on-one time with students to clear up misconceptions and answer questions.

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Giving Students Meaningful Work

When parents and educators talk about student work, two seemingly conflicting ideas enter the conversation. The first is that kids need more rigorous and meaningful work. The other is that kids need less work for the sake of work, and more time for authentic learning. Explore articles about homework and more in this September 2010 issue of Educational Leadership magazine.

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• Educational Leadership: "One-Size-Doesn't-Fit-All Homework", March 2017
• Education Update: Does Homework Help? January 2017
• ASCD Express: The End of Homework, July 17, 2014
• Educational Leadership: "The Case For and Against Homework", March 2007

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Rethinking Homework   Browse		Solving the Homework Problem by Flipping the Learning   Browse		Grading Smarter, Not Harder   Browse		Changing the Grade   Browse

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Flipping the Learning

Flipped learning pioneer Jon Bergmann offers a compelling overview of how to flip your classroom and use technology to support best practices in student learning. The guide also features ways to overcome common hurdles and mistakes, tips for effective flipped videos, and sample flipped lessons.

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• Solving the Problem of Homework by Flipping the Learning with Jonathan Bergmann (June 13, 2017)
• Grading Smarter, Not Harder: Assessment Strategies That Motivate Kids and Help Them Learn with Myron Dueck (January 26, 2015)
• Flip Your Classroom Webinar Series with Jonathan Bergmann and Aaron Sams (September 12 and June 12, 2012)

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In the ASCD myTeachSource^® topic packs Making the Most of Homework and Flipped Learning, you'll find teacher-driven articles, videos, checklists, rubrics, and more.

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Join Jonathan Bergmann and host Matt Wachel in this ASCD Learn. Teach. Lead. BAM Radio Podcast, How Can We Fix the Biggest Problem Created by Homework.

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