Middle school learning coach, Midland Public Schools, Midland, MI
Students learn better when their "thinking" includes thinking about the material plus how to dig in, break it apart, understand it, and build on that.
Research suggests that while homework can be an effective learning tool, assigning too much can lower student performance and interfere with other important activities.
Deans for Impact believes that teacher educators should focus on how students acquire and retain information to help them build their critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.