Homework Policy from the Curriculum Department
| 1. Philosophy of Homework Implementation |
| Our institution places significant emphasis on the effective learning of students, recognizing that purposeful homework is vital for enhancing their educational experiences. Homework is considered an integral component of the learning journey, and we are committed to the continuous enhancement of homework design, content, and feedback mechanisms to optimize student performance. Through these initiatives, we strive to promote the overall development of teaching and learning within our school. To further support this objective, our school provides structured homework assistance sessions from Monday to Friday. During these sessions, educators specializing in Chinese, English, and Mathematics, along with class teachers, offer guidance to students, enabling them to complete portions of their homework under the supervision of qualified staff. |
| 2. Objectives of Homework Design |
| - To promote effective learning among students and reinforce their classroom learning experiences. |
| - To design and adapt assignments effectively to accommodate diverse learning differences. |
| - To develop students' self-directed learning skills and enhance their information literacy. |
| - To provide appropriate feedback on assignments to facilitate effective learning among students. |
| - To identify the challenges students encounter in their learning (e.g., through school-based CSL worksheets) in order to adjust teaching plans and strategies accordingly. |
| - To assess students' performance in acquiring knowledge, mastering skills, and cultivating positive attitudes and values. |
| - To inform parents about their children's learning progress and characteristics, enabling them to provide appropriate support. |
| - To ensure that parents understand the requirements of the school curriculum, fostering collaboration to jointly assist students in improving their learning outcomes. |
| 3. Principles of Homework Design (Characteristics of Our Homework Assignments) |
| 1. To optimize students' knowledge, skills, and attitudes. |
| 2. To incorporate a diverse range of learning elements into homework assignments, including but not limited to reading, previewing, note-taking, reviewing, interviewing, surveying, information gathering, analysis, and organization. |
| 3. To assist students in consolidating their learning. |
| 4. To minimize repetitive copywork. |
| 5. To minimize repetitive copywork.To foster students' creative thinking. |
| 6. To ensure that assignments are engaging and relevant to real-life contexts. |
| 7. To cultivate students' inquiry skills and promote active learning. |
| 8. To encourage the development of reading habits among students. |
| 4. Categories of Homework (Divided into Four Types) |
| A. Independent Assignments (Pre-Class Preparation / Post-Class Extension): These assignments are designed to extend and reinforce students' learning outside of classroom hours. Examples of Assignments: Online reading/practice, pre-class preparation, and research activities. |
| B. Consolidation Assignments: These assignments aim to reinforce classroom learning and provide follow-up after assessments, ensuring that students are prepared to engage with new topics and address any learning gaps. Examples of Assignments: Consolidation worksheets, post-assessment review exercises, and tiered assignments. |
| C. Diverse Assessments / Project-Based Learning: These assignments evaluate students' performance in acquiring knowledge, mastering skills, and cultivating positive attitudes and values, while also fostering the development of various learning and research capabilities. |
| D. Regular Assignments: These assignments aim to identify and understand the difficulties students encounter in their learning, allowing for targeted instructional enhancement to address students' challenges. Examples of Assignments: Appropriate writing exercises, homework tasks, or classroom learning worksheets. |
| 5. Homework Implementation Schedule |
| Monday to Thursday: For the subjects of Chinese, English, and Mathematics, each day will include 1-2 assigned homework tasks. Other subjects will be allocated a reasonable quantity of homework based on specific instructional requirements. To support student learning, daily homework assistance sessions will be conducted, wherein teachers from the Chinese, English, and Mathematics departments, along with class teachers, will supervise and guide students as they complete portions of their homework. This initiative aims to alleviate the overall homework burden at home. |
| Friday (Weekends / Three-Day Holidays): In the subjects of Chinese, English, and Mathematics, 1-3 homework assignments (including extension activities) will be assigned. Other subjects will be allocated 1-2 homework tasks based on their respective instructional needs. In addition to standard consolidation or assessment assignments, educators will provide opportunities for autonomous learning activities, which students are encouraged to complete at home in accordance with their learning progress. Examples of such autonomous learning assignments include pre-class preparation, post-class extension activities, diverse assessments, or online preparatory work. These autonomous learning tasks are designated as an integral part of the homework framework established by the school. |
| Christmas / New Year / Easter Long Holidays: During the Christmas, New Year, and Easter long holidays, 2-5 homework assignments will be assigned for the subjects of Chinese, English, and Mathematics, while other subjects will have a reasonable amount of homework assigned based on their specific instructional needs. In addition to standard consolidation or assessment assignments, educators will assign autonomous learning activities for students to engage in at home, aligned with their learning progression. Examples of these autonomous learning activities include pre-class preparation, post-class extension assignments, diverse assessments, or online preparatory work. Such autonomous learning tasks will also be recognized as a designated component of the homework framework established by the school. |