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Re: UK Teachers: Ban Homework For Kids Under 11 - April 10th 2009, 01:32 AM
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Originally Posted by udontno View Post
I think it probably has to do with you being in the UK.

I think we should have a say in it. We are the ones that have to do it.
Your say shouldn't count though - most children do not think of the future benefits of an education including homework but rather of the present. If you were to give students a plebiscite on whether to cut an hour from the school day or not the majority would vote in favour.

Feedback is important but such a major change does not