Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Investing in Homework

Students across the nation are trying to avoid homework right now. They are tired after a long day at school and want nothing more than to do nothing.

A study has shown us how to motivate students to do their homework. The researchers took two group of students. One group they explained the financial benefits of a job that required education; such as a doctor or lawyer. To the other group they focused on jobs that did not require any education. The teachers for both groups then gave the students an extra credit homework assignment. The group that had heard the presentation about the benefits of an education had more students complete the assignment.

This shows that students will do homework if they see it as an investment in their future. They have to connect completing homework with better grades and better grades with a better job. No small task.

Application
As a teacher we should always try to give students a reason for learning. In the case of homework they need motivation to complete the work on their own. We should tell our students about the benefits of an education and explain how homework and school in general will benefit them.

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