Thursday, July 23, 2009

ASCD Homework Book

ASCD Homework Book Rethinks Traditional Policies

Cathy Vatterott, an outspoken critic of traditional homework policies who is known as "The Homework Lady," challenges long-held American views of homework in the new ASCD book Rethinking Homework: Best Practices That Support Diverse Needs. Vatterott describes how conventional homework practices can contribute to student failure and provides several commonsense solutions, including assigning fewer tasks with more targeted goals, differentiating for ability levels, and supplying homework support programs for struggling learners.

To read more, visit this link: http://www.ascd.org/news_media/Press_Room/News_Releases/ASCD_Homework_Book_Rethinks_Traditional_Policies.aspx

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