Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: Homework Challenge I am in a classroom as an intern, it is self-contained ESE. These students are very bright, but yet because of their disabilities they are not given any homework or things to complete at home. The issue that I am seeing is that the parents are not being trusted to accomplish something with their child at home. When I asked why they weren't given homework, I was told that it would never get done anyway. I understand where the teacher is coming from, but I feel that the students should at least learn accountability as they transition into extended graduation program even if it means getting a signature on a piece of paper. My concern, as I go into my own classroom soon is what I would do if it were my classroom? Am I seeing all the perspectives? As a new teacher, what advice would you give me? Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) Homework isn't what we used to think of it as. It used to be something to keep us busy. Only give homework if the extra practice is really needed. You can ensure the students knows how to meet your objectives in class. The world is changing. We don't have to hold on to the old ways.