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The Homework Myth
Alfie Kohn
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Description for The Homework Myth
Paperback. In The Homework Myth, nationally known educator and parenting expert Alfie Kohn challenges the usual defenses of homework and shows that none of our assumptions about its benefits actually passes the test of research, logic, or experience Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: JNT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 208 x 141 x 18. Weight in Grams: 264.
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.
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.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
The Perseus Books Group United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780738211114
SKU
V9780738211114
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Ref
99-2
About Alfie Kohn
Alfie Kohn is the author of ten previous books, including Punished by Rewards, The Schools Our Children Deserve, and Unconditional Parenting. He lives with his family in the Boston area.
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