Follow up on homework...

Of course, just after I post a bit about my conflicted feelings on homework, something comes up! CILC is offering a free webinar on exactly this issue:

Ever wonder if your homework strategies are working? Ever actually wonder WHAT kind of homework strategy you have?

This homework session was originally scheduled for February, 2010; it's now being offered as you gear up for the 2010-2011 school year.

Join Jeff Harker, long time middle school educator, as he explores current homework practices and beliefs about homework and its effectiveness. Jeff will investigate research and ideas compiled by Dr. Cathy Vatterott, Associate Professor of Education at the University of Missouri, St. Louis.

This webinar will examine a definition of homework and explore homework from a historical perspective. Jeff will also delve into the purpose and nature of homework via questions and explore possible changes in strategies.

Well, I've signed up. I hope that it'll include more strategies from implementation instead of just a rehash of Kohn's book.