Panel Discussion: Are Young Students Getting Too Much Homework?
Summary
TLDRThe video transcript discusses concerns over excessive homework for early elementary school children, with studies suggesting that first graders are assigned 28 minutes of homework, exceeding the recommended 10 minutes. The debate highlights the varying parental perspectives, from those who find homework beneficial to those who struggle with assisting their children due to language barriers or lack of education. The conversation also touches on the potential benefits of homework for learning, but questions the necessity of certain assignments, such as writing out words, which some parents view as a waste of time.
Takeaways
- 🎒 New studies suggest that early elementary school children are receiving excessive homework.
- ⏱ There is a guideline of 10 minutes of homework for first graders, but some are doing 28 minutes.
- 🤔 Concerns are raised about the attention span of first graders and their ability to focus for 28 minutes.
- 📚 Some argue that young children should spend more time outside engaging in activities rather than doing homework.
- 🏆 The situation is compared to the 'everyone gets a trophy' mentality, suggesting a desire for simplicity and less academic pressure.
- 👨👩👧👦 Some parents enjoy homework and look forward to assisting their children, but this may not be feasible for all families.
- 📈 The study found disparities in parental comfort levels with homework assistance, with some groups feeling less equipped to help.
- 📉 Parents without a college education or those with English as a second language felt less comfortable with homework assistance.
- 📝 Ten minutes of homework is roughly equivalent to a one-page first-grade math worksheet, which seems reasonable to some.
- 📚 Some parents believe homework is beneficial for learning and want more of it, while others see it as a waste of time.
- 👩🏫 Teachers may assign homework to reinforce learning, but there is debate over the effectiveness and necessity of additional assignments outside of class.
Q & A
What is the main concern raised in the transcript about homework for young children?
-The main concern is that children in early elementary school years are getting too much homework, which is affecting their attention span and time for outdoor activities.
What is the recommended guideline for homework in kindergarten according to the transcript?
-The recommended guideline for homework in kindergarten is no homework.
How much time is a first-grader expected to spend on homework according to the transcript?
-According to the transcript, the guideline is for first-graders to spend 10 minutes on homework.
What is the actual amount of time first-graders are spending on homework as per the survey mentioned in the transcript?
-The survey mentioned in the transcript indicates that first-graders are spending 28 minutes on homework.
What is the concern about the attention span of first-graders in relation to the time they spend on homework?
-The concern is that first-graders may not have the attention span to focus on homework for as long as 28 minutes.
What is the opinion of the speaker about the amount of homework given to children?
-The speaker believes that 30 minutes of homework for a six-year-old might be excessive and questions the necessity of such an amount.
What is the speaker's view on the role of homework in children's learning?
-The speaker acknowledges that homework can be beneficial, especially in subjects like math, but questions the effectiveness of excessive writing assignments.
What is the issue with certain families feeling comfortable helping their children with homework as per the study mentioned?
-The issue is that families with parents who are not college-educated or where English is a second language may not feel comfortable helping their children with homework.
What is the speaker's suggestion for an appropriate amount of homework for first-graders?
-The speaker suggests that a one-page first-grade math worksheet, which would take about 10 minutes, seems like an appropriate amount of homework.
What is the speaker's concern regarding the type of homework being assigned to children?
-The speaker is concerned that children are being assigned additional homework that they are not doing in class, which might be unnecessary.
What is the speaker's personal experience with homework and how does it contrast with the general sentiment expressed?
-The speaker personally enjoys homework and looks forward to doing it with their children, contrasting with the general sentiment that too much homework is burdensome.
Outlines
📚 Homework Debate in Early Elementary Education
This paragraph discusses the debate surrounding the amount of homework given to early elementary school children. It mentions a study by professionals that suggests children are receiving too much homework, particularly in the first grade where they are expected to do 28 minutes of homework compared to the guideline of 10 minutes. The speaker expresses doubt about the attention span of first graders and questions the type of homework appropriate for a six-year-old. The paragraph also touches on the idea that too much emphasis on simplicity in education may be contributing to the problem and highlights the varying opinions of parents, with some finding homework enjoyable and beneficial, while others struggle with the time commitment and the ability to assist their children, especially if they lack higher education or English is not their first language.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Homework
💡Elementary School
💡Attention Span
💡Guidelines
💡Survey
💡Reading
💡Outdoor Activity
💡Educational Background
💡Worksheet
💡Parental Involvement
💡Learning
Highlights
New studies suggest that early elementary school children are getting too much homework.
The ten-minute guideline for homework in kindergarten and first grade is being exceeded, with some children doing 28 minutes of homework.
First graders may not have the attention span to focus for 28 minutes, especially when they are still learning to read.
Some parents believe that homework is beneficial and want their children to do more.
The speaker expresses a personal preference for homework and looks forward to doing it with their children.
There is a concern that the amount of homework is not manageable for some families.
The study found that certain families, such as those with English as a second language or with less education, felt less comfortable helping with homework.
Ten minutes of homework is roughly equivalent to a one-page first-grade math worksheet, which seems reasonable.
Some parents feel that homework is a sign that their children are learning and support the practice.
The speaker questions the effectiveness of writing out 20 words as homework, considering it a waste of time.
There is a debate about whether the homework assigned is contributing to learning or just adding an unnecessary burden.
The speaker suggests that the people who want everyone to get a trophy are the same ones complaining about too much homework.
The idea of doing homework for half an hour is presented as a point of contention among parents.
The transcript raises the question of whether the amount of homework is a significant issue or not.
There is a suggestion that children should spend more time outside with activities rather than doing homework.
The transcript implies that the homework debate is complex and involves various perspectives and experiences.
Transcripts
IT'S ALMOST TIME FOR THE
KIDS TO START PUTTING THE
BACKPACKS ON.
ANAL NEW STUDIES ARE SAYING
THAT THE KIDS IN THE EARLY
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL YEARS ARE
GETTING TOO MUCH HOMEWORK.
AS I SAID, THIS STUDY WAS DONE
BY PROFESSIONALS, NOT CHILDREN.
THEY HAVE THE TEN MINUTE
GUIDELINE IN KIDERGARTEN NO
HOMEWORK, BUT FIRST GRADE, TEN
MINUTES.
BUT THIS SURVEY THEY WERE
DOING 28 MINUTES.
I CAN'T THINK THE FIRST GRADER
TO HAVE THE ATTENTION SPAN TO
DO ANYTHING FOR 28 MINUTES.
AND A LOT OF THEM ARE JUST
LEARNING TO READ.
YOU'RE THINKING WHAT KIND OF
HOMEWORK 30 MINDS A DAY TO A
SIX-YEAR-OLD?
ST. PETERSBURG IT MORE TO BE
OUTSIDE WITH AN ACTIVITY.
IT IS A HALF HOUR IN THE
DAY.
THIS FEELS A LITTLE TO ME LIKE
THE SAME PEOPLE THAT EVERYONE
TO GET A TROPHY.
WE WANT IT SIMPLE AND WE'RE
COMPLAINING ABOUT TOO MUCH
HOMEWORK.
IS A HALF HOUR THAT BIG OF A
DEAL?
I LIKE MY HOMEWORK.
I WANT KIDS TO DO MORE.
MORE?
HALF AN HOUR.
YOU CAN COME TO MY HOUSE AND
DO HOMEWORK WITH MY TWO KIDS.
HOMEWORK IS FUN.
I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO
SITTING DOWN WITH MY KIDS AND
DOING HOMEWORK WITH THEM.
BUT I GUESS THAT IS NOT A
REALITY OR SOMETHING THAT IS
POSSIBLE FOR A LOT OF FAMILY.
PART OF THE STUDY FOUND THAT
THERE ARE CERTAIN FAMILIES,
PEER FAMILIES OR ENGLISH AS A
SECOND LANGUAGE, ONLY COLLEGE
EDUCATED PARENTS FELT
COMFORTABLE HELPING THEIR KIDS
WITH HOMEWORK.
BUT IF THEY DID NOT HAVE THE
EDUCATION, EVERYBODY HATED THE
HOMEWORK.
IF YOU THINK ABOUT TEN
MINUTES THAT WOULD BE ABOUT A
ONE PAGE, FIRST GRADE MATH
WORKSHEET.
THAT SEEMS LIKE ENOUGH.
RIGHT?
IF YOU'RE DOING 30 MINUTES OF
HOMEWORK, YOU'RE DOING LIKE
SPELLING AND MATH AND YOU CAN
SEE WHY THE TEACHERS THINK THIS
IS A GOOD IDEA.
SOME PARENTS WANT IT.
THEY FEEL LIKE THE HOMEWORK
MEANS THAT THE KIDS ARE
LEARNING.
I THINK THE MATH HOMEWORK
CAN HELP.
BUT WRITING OUT 20 WORDS, I
DON'T THINK THAT DOES ANYTHING
BUT WASTE TIME TO BE HONEST.
MY CONCERN THEY ARE DOING
ADDITIONAL HOMEWORK THAT THEY
ARE NOT DOING IN THE CLASS.
THAT WOULD BE A BIT OF A
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