Homework, hun?

"I like a teacher who gives you something to take home to think about besides homework." -- Edith Ann, [Lily Tomlin]

Description: This is a quote that I discovered online. I like that it makes you think. I began to think about the teachers I have had in the past and the ones that I will soon have in the future. Sure, as a student I have always had homework. It just becomes routine. It's nice to have a teacher that challenges you and makes you think differently about the world surrounding you.

Reflection: As I mentioned before, homework sometimes becomes a routine for me. I usually find myself doing homework that I never turn in. Do some teachers feel that homework is necessary for successful learning? My answer would undoubtedly be .. YES! I have had teachers in the past who would just assign for assignments sake. Doesn't the assessment mean more when it contains depth and purpose? That is of course an easy question to answer. When a teacher gives you great things to ponder on, you create great thoughts. Sometimes, deep class discussion can be the best form of learning available. Even though I'm not very vocal in class, I still find myself learning from comments made by others. Each person is an expert in some field. Why not share what you know? We have all heard that when life gives you lemons, you should make lemonade. When a teacher gives you some great information, what should you do with it? In some cases, homework assignments are the best way to learn information. However, I find that I learn better from experience and movement. What should a teacher do about students who learn differently than others? If you have any input, please let me know. Teachers everywhere have been trying to solve this problem for years. Maybe pondering on this topic will lead us to develop our own great thoughts.

Connection: Not only does this apply to me the teacher, it also applies to me the student. I must remember that I am still not an expert by any means. I still do homework on a daily basis. The day when I can stop, will be the day that I can assign it. Go figure?