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The issue of homework tends to be quite controversial. For a few years now, there are many who defend that children should not bring homework. That they already spend enough time at school, and that we are saturating them with too many tasks. On the other hand, there are those who defend that homework is necessary to reinforce and review what was seen in school, and that there are children who without homework would not advance what they should.
Some time ago I discussed this issue with a post in which he spoke of both points of view. My position on this issue is intermediate. I think it always depends on the student and the educational level in which we find ourselves. But, above all, it is a question of the characteristics of the child.
El sistema educativo, salvo en contadas ocasiones, no está preparado para los que menos saben. Los ritmos de aprendizaje no se paran cuando un niño no entiende algo, se continua, porque el fin último es cubrir los contenidos estipulados por la ley. Then, ¿qué sucede con aquellos alumnos que necesitan pasar por los contenidos varias veces? Que tienen que repasar en casa. Por mucho que estemos de acuerdo o no, es así, y por eso es fundamental que los niños tengan una rutina de trabajo fuera del cole.
Sé que el momento de los deberes os trae muchos quebraderos de cabeza. Discusiones y momentos de tensión. Son momentos que muchos no sabéis bien cómo gestionar. Therefore, hoy os quiero dejar algunos “trucos”, para intentar hacer este momento un poco más fácil. I hope they are useful to you and that you tell me the results.
- Set a time of day. I put this point first because I think it is one of the most important.. On many occasions we have talked about the importance of routines for little ones., and having an established time for homework is essential. At first it will be difficult but once it has become a habit it will be much easier.. The choice of this moment is very important. When I ask the children why they don't want to do their homework, They tell me they are tired, they started making them on Sunday, late in the day when they returned from a weekend away from home. Obviously, this is not the most opportune time. We must find a time when the children are clear. If it's the weekend, first thing in the morning, after breakfast. Explain to them that this is the best time because then they will have the entire weekend to play and dedicate it to what they like most.. If we talk about choosing a time during the week after school, It is best that you give them a little time to disconnect when you get home., what do they have a snack, play a little and then get on with your homework. The later they start with it, the more it will cost them.. It is essential that if you choose a time of day you stick to it. Nothing about changing.
- Have a fixed place. This is almost as important as having a time of day. The place does not have to be in the children's room, It could be the living room or the kitchen., but as long as it is the same. Further, It is essential that children have everything they need at hand and do not have to constantly get up to get what they need.. In this way we will avoid interruptions and cuts that will lead us to lose concentration.. It is essential that the place we choose is “away” from distractions. I.e., no TV, phone or siblings playing around. It should be an area where there is silence and children can concentrate easily.
- Alone or accompanied? This, above all, It will depend on the age of the children. I am in favor of doing homework alone, but, considero importante que nosotros estemos pendientes y más o menos cerca de ellos para evitar que se despisten. Podemos sentarnos con ellos, pero eso no significa que les hagamos los deberes… Una buena forma de estar con los peques, pero que no se sientan “presionados”, es sentarnos con ellos y ponernos a hacer “nuestros deberes”: trabajo pendiente, las cuentas de casa o incluso leer el periódico. Further, de esta forma damos ejemplo y creamos un clima de trabajo para toda la familia.
- ¿Corrijo los deberes? Una cosa es corregir los deberes a los peques y otra es hacérselos. Lo mejor que es que se los corrijáis cuando hayan terminado todo. Si no queréis que se desmotiven, it is essential that resaltéis aquello que han hecho bien. No utilicéis frases como, “This is not how it is done”, "very badly", “what a disaster”, “With how well your sister does it…”. As much as possible you should try to be positive. Use typical phrases, “how well you have done this”, “see how you can”, “We are going to try to do it this well in…”
- Beware of rewards! It is inevitable to fall into the temptation of rewards so that the little ones do their homework. But, Careful. Rewards can become a “bribe”, and the moment they disappear the children will lose motivation. If you decide to use a rewards system, make sure they are social. Family activities, with friends, etc.
- Attitude is essential. Children cover everything. Aunque vuestra postura sea contraria a los deberes, si los tienen que hacer los tienen que hacer, y es fundamental que los niños no capten esta actitud o la utilizarán en vuestra contra. No les digáis cosas como: “ya sé que es un rollo cariño pero no hay más remedio que hacerlos”.
- Anticípate. Es muy importante que antes de poneros con los deberes tú les eches un vistazo y te anticipes a los posibles problemas que creas que pueden surgir. Así evitarás que tu hijo se desanime ante las dificultades. Lo normal es que el profesor explique a sus alumnos claramente lo que deben hacer y cómo, pero muchas veces no es así. Leed los deberes juntos, If the exercise has several questions, you can help your child with the first one to give him an example.. Make sure he understands what he has to do before he continues..
- Organize your homework. We all like to have an overview of what we have to do, organize ourselves and know more or less how long something will take us. Children are no less, That is why it is very important that you organize your homework before starting with them.. If you have several days ahead of you to complete your homework, distribute them so that the little ones do not get saturated. reach an agreement with them. Don't feel that the decision is yours.
- Persistent self. Persistence is a fundamental quality in life, and in this matter it is no exception. If you decide on a specific time to do your homework, don't change it constantly.. If you tell your children that they have to start doing their homework, don't "slack off" later.. Be constant and persistent and you will see how you achieve your goal..
I hope these “tricks” help you make homework time a little more bearable..
Tell me if they work and how the moment goes “duties”.
Thanks for being there!
“And thinking needs to be exercised, you must think every day and again and again, to preserve the life of thought.”
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