Homework in Design &
Technology
It’s
the end of the lesson, pupils are packing away and barely
listening as you yell "your homework is to finish off your
class work, don't forget!"There are so many things wrong
with this scenario it pains me to even imagine it! Answer
honestly, is this exemplary of your lesson? If it is, don't
fret but do read my advice...
Homework should ideally be set at the start of the lesson
rather than at the end. Why? Well think about it, your
pupils have been concentrating for an hour during your
lesson (hopefully!) and during the last 5 minutes they are
winding down probably thinking about what lesson
they've got next or what they’re going to eat for lunch. Do
you really think they are going to listen to what their
homework is? Unlikely.
However, asking your pupils to copy down their
homework at the start of the lesson, ensures they’re
relaxed, focused and are actually registering what they
are being asked to do, then you explain what you expect
from them allowing suitable time for questions if
needed.
