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Re: UK Teachers: Ban Homework For Kids Under 11 - April 18th 2009, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Grizabella View Post
But how do we avoid having students do what most students do - learn the material just long enough to pass tests, and then forget it all?
That's the thing. By practicing the information, and teaching them how it relates to real life applications, students tend to want to learn more. Also, by a teacher being enthused about teaching and making learning fun, students remember things much better. Lastly, by not focusing so much on what the students will need for a test, learning becomes a LOT easier, and not simply about cramming information in.
Show them why they need to learn it and they'll want to learn it.


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