Position paper about no homework policy agree

As a result of a “no homework” policy, Filipino students will be less prepared for higher education or the workforce, and ultimately the entire country will suffer the consequences. We suggest that, rather than a “no homework” policy, DepEd should review and modify existing policies regarding homework to ensure that they meet productive goals.

Homework should have clear educational objectives, and certainly should not pose undue physical and financial burdens on students and their families. Those standards can be achieved, however, without resorting to banning homework entirely, and still ensure that our youth are adequately prepared to take on the challenges of a competitive world.

Doing just that, however, leads to the conclusion that a solution other than what she and supportive legislators are proposing is in order. The arguments for a “no homework” policy ostensibly take into account the welfare of students, their families and teachers.

Homework is a vital part of education, because it gives students the opportunity to apply knowledge gained in the classroom. This occurs in two ways — not only by creatively applying the educational content, but also in giving students practice in developing good work habits and methods.