Product reviews for Unhomework

Ah, homework. Everyone has a view on it, ranging from the total conviction of certain parents that it's simply a scam on the part of teachers who can't be bothered to do the job they're paid for - to the equally deeply-held belief of others that their darlings will surely leave school sans qualifications if they are not piled with challenging tasks to complete (or have completed for them) at home from the age of four. Certainly, teachers often struggle to set meaningful homework that's interesting enough to inspire independent learning. Mark Creasy's solution is wonderfully simple: a learner-led model, in which students essentially choose what it is they want to do, come up with their own timeline, parameters and success criteria, and are involved with assessment throughout. This way, he is able to ensure that work completed at home is 'relevant, purposeful and engaging for them, whatever their age or phase of education." And everyone is, finally, satisfied.