The Homework Debate: Useful or Useless? [Video]

1. Brainstorming

• Ask students: What is your opinion on homework? Is it useful or unnecessary?
• List students’ thoughts on the board, categorizing them as pros and cons.

2. Discussion Questions

• What are your experiences with homework?
• What makes homework helpful or harmful in your opinion?
• Should teachers give homework? Why or why not?

4. Agree or Disagree Statements

Present statements like:

• “Homework improves learning.”
• “Homework harms students’ work-life balance.”
• “All assignments should be completed during school hours.”Have students indicate whether they agree or disagree and explain their reasoning.

5. Prediction Task

• Share the title (Homework: Useful? – Interview) and ask:
  • What do you think will be discussed in the interview?
  • What might the speakers’ opinions be?

Here are some words and expressions that appear in the video:

useful (adjective): helpful, beneficial, practical

– This guide is very usefulfor learning how to …