HOMEWORK
Scoil Naomh Eoin has a policy of giving homework to its students and regards homework as an integral part of the learning process. Generally homework consists of revision of work done, putting newly learned concepts into practice, correcting, researching or preparing work. When talking about time spent on homework it is important to remember the quality of this time i.e.
- The student should do the homework in the best possible environment without distractions. Television, chat, reading books, etc. should be avoided
- Homework often consists of oral work such as tables, spelling, reading etc. and does not consist only of written work. It is important that all sections of the homework are covered.
- In classes where the students have a homework journal parents should sign the journal every night when the homework has been completed. Please ensure that your child does his / her homework as well as possible to the best of his /her ability. As a reward weekend homework will not be given to those pupils who produce their homework consistently and well done during the week. However, if a pupil regularly comes to school without homework done or badly done the class teacher will note this and the student will then be expected to do that homework at the weekend or during part of a favourite activity during school hours.
- Infant Classes 10 to 15 minutes maximum
- First and Second Classes 20 to 30 minutes maximum
- Third and Fourth Classes 30 to 40 minutes maximum
- Fifth and Sixth Classes 1 to 1 ¼ hours maximum.
Resource Students & Homework - In so far as it is possible the class teacher and resource teacher will be in regular contact with regard to homework.