Join Anna Stokke as she chats with Dr. Jo Castelino, a secondary school teacher, to discuss her new book on homework. They discuss the vital role of homework in education, exploring why it's important, how much should be assigned and what types of homework are most effective. Jo shares insights from research and her experiences, addressing common criticisms of homework, strategies for creating a school culture that supports homework, methods for leveraging feedback, and handling issues like cheating. They also discuss the cyclical relationship between homework and self-regulatory behaviours that contribute to higher academic achievement. Jo gives valuable practical advice on how to design effective homework and how to get both students and parents on board. This episode will be of interest to educators, parents and school administrators.
NOTE: The resource page contains resources and research articles mentioned in the episode: annastokke.com/ep-37-resources
00:00 Introduction
02:18 Background
03:30 Writing about homework
06:30 Research on homework
12:57 How much homework: Cooper 10-minute rule
15:26 Role of homework in how students learn
22:37 Designing Effective Homework
25:52 Discussing flipped classrooms
28:55 How often to give homework
36:10 Scaffolding homework for struggling students
36:56 Providing feedback
40:06 Homework challenge levels
43:23 Homework and disadvantaged students
47:17 Creating a school culture for homework
48:06 Rewards and consequences
54:39 Getting parents on board
57:55 Addressing cheating
01:03:25 Convincing administrators about homework
01:05:05 Conclusion
RELEVANT PREVIOUS EPISODES
Ep. 31 Exploring evidence for equitable education with Nidhi Sachdeva and Jim Hewitt https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-fjdnt-1685615
Ep. 14 Stress and learning with Dan Rosen
https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-94vv4-147a254
Ep. 13 Powerful teaching with Patrice Bain
https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-d77g4-14602e3
EPISODE TRANSCRIPT
https://www.annastokke.com/ep-37-transcript
EPISODE RESOURCES
https://www.annastokke.com/ep-37-resources
MUSIC
Intro and Outro: Coma Media – Catch it
Blue Dot Sessions – Little Poder, Momentary Ease, Betty Dear
Podington Bear – Camp
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