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The Homework Myth: Why Our Kids Get Too Much of a Bad Thing
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Release Year
- 2007
- Book Title
- The Homework Myth: Why Our Kids Get Too Much of a Bad Thing
- ISBN
- 9780738211114
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Grand Central Publishing
ISBN-10
0738211117
ISBN-13
9780738211114
eBay Product ID (ePID)
59074510
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Publication Name
Homework Myth : Why Our Kids Get Too Much of a Bad Thing
Language
English
Publication Year
2007
Subject
General
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Education
Format
Perfect
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
9.5 Oz
Item Length
8.2 in
Item Width
5.5 in
Additional Product Features
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Trade
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Reviews
The most energetic and charismatic figure standing in the way of [making] standardized curriculums and tests a fact of life in every U.S. school., "[The Schools Our Children Deserve is]...a remarkable book that should become a classic in the field." -- Jonathan Kozol
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
371.30281
Synopsis
Death and taxes come later; what seems inevitable for children is the idea that, after spending the day at school, they must then complete more academic assignments at home. The predictable results: stress and conflict, frustration and exhaustion. Parents respond by reassuring themselves that at least the benefits outweigh the costs. But what if they don't? In The Homework Myth, nationally known educator and parenting expert Alfie Kohn systematically examines the usual defenses of homework--that it promotes higher achievement, "reinforces" learning, and teaches study skills and responsibility. None of these assumptions, he shows, actually passes the test of research, logic, or experience. So why do we continue to administer this modern cod liver oil--or even demand a larger dose? Kohn's incisive analysis revels how a mistrust of children, a set of misconceptions about learning, and a misguided focus on competitiveness have all left our kids with less free time and our families with more conflict. Pointing to parents who have fought back--and schools that have proved educational excellence is possible without homework--Kohn shows how we can rethink what happens during and after school in order to rescue our families and our children's love of learning., Educator and parenting expert Kohn systematically examines the usual defenses of homework--that it reinforces learning and teaches study skills and responsibility--and shows why none of these assumptions is true. He argues that rethinking what happens during and after school can rescue our families., So why do we continue to administer this modern cod liver oil-or even demand a larger dose? Kohn's incisive analysis reveals how a set of misconceptions about learning and a misguided focus on competitiveness has left our kids with less free time, and our families with more conflict. Pointing to stories of parents who have fought back-and schools that have proved educational excellence is possible without homework-Kohn demonstrates how we can rethink what happens during and after school in order to rescue our families and our children's love of learning., Death and taxes come later; what seems inevitable for children is the idea that, after spending the day at school, they must then complete more academic assignments at home. The predictable results: stress and conflict, frustration and exhaustion. Parents respond by reassuring themselves that at least the benefits outweigh the costs. But what if they don't? In The Homework Myth , nationally known educator and parenting expert Alfie Kohn systematically examines the usual defenses of homework--that it promotes higher achievement, "reinforces" learning, and teaches study skills and responsibility. None of these assumptions, he shows, actually passes the test of research, logic, or experience. So why do we continue to administer this modern cod liver oil -- or even demand a larger dose? Kohn's incisive analysis reveals how a mistrust of children, a set of misconceptions about learning, and a misguided focus on competitiveness have all left our kids with less free time and our families with more conflict. Pointing to parents who have fought back -- and schools that have proved educational excellence is possible without homework -- Kohn shows how we can rethink what happens during and after school in order to rescue our families and our children's love of learning.
LC Classification Number
LB1048
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- p***9 (962)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseX-MEN: FIRST CLASS FINALS, TRADE PAPERBACK GRAPHIC NOVEL arrived just as described. Excellent appearance, condition and quality! The book was shipped promptly. It was packaged securely to prevent any damage. And the price including the shipping charge was an excellent value! Highly recommended seller!
- 1***g (51)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseOnly one page was colored on, so "gently used" was a good way to describe this book. The quality is great. It was a really good price. It has no rips, torn pages, even the cover is like new, the appearance is better than described. The seller had good communication. Item arrived in a timely manner and was packaged well. I would buy from this seller again.Debbie Macomber's Very Merry Christmas Coloring Book: An Adult Coloring Book , M (#396863544135)
- 6***6 (2)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseItem was as described and wrapped with other purchases in shrink wrap, then placed in a mylar shipping envelope. No padding or cardboard, but it arrived okay.