Debate Topic: Homework & Tests
Friday, February 25th, 2011All of the youth participants are going to be extremely familiar with homework and tests. One would guess that there are diverse opinions about the usefulness of homework and tests, and this should be a “hot topic” for most students. We should discuss whether the positioning of homework and tests in learning should change. Of course, I am reading “the Homework Myth” by Alfie Kohn and am now familiar with a number of objections to homework and tests. We could have polls or even do some homework – and analyze the outcome. The aim would be to generate “feelings” for something that has direct effect on their lives and see if they react enough to do something about it.