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THE SUSPENSION OF HOMEWORK IN THE PHILIPPINES

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By Joreen Domingo Varly

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INTRODUCTION

Homework or homework assignment has been an inevitable part of a pupils’ academic journey. An academic task that includes a period of reading, writing that has to be completed, textbook exercises to answer, Mathematics problems to be solved, some information to review for the previous or next lesson, and some activities to practice skills.

The primary purpose of giving a homework is to reinforce and increase pupils’ knowledge and improve their learning abilities. This will encourage pupils to engage in active learning. This also promotes a pupil-parent communication and collaboration between pupils.

But many schools are rethinking homework, some have cut down on the amount they give each week, and others no longer allow weekend assignments. Some have eliminated homework entirely.

Source : OECD (2014)

THE PHILIPPINES’ Suspension of Homework

In September 2010, a memorandum from the Department of education was circulated (and passed on to all the bureau directors, regional directors, school division/city superintendents and Heads of Public elementary school). The Deped Memorandum No.392 S.2010 highlights the suspension of homework during the weekend. This is to address the concern of parents regarding the amount of time the pupils consume in accomplishing their homework, instead of having an enjoyable and quality time with their family. This memorandum also intends to ease the pupils’ burden about the thought of doing plenty of homework.

In August 2019, the 118 th Congress – Senate Bill No. 966 (authored by Senator Grace Poe) or the proposed “No Homework Law” has been filed. This is a senate bill banning teachers from giving homework to students from kinder to Grade 12 on weekends.

The bill stated that all primary and secondary schools in the country shall not allow teachers to give any network or assignments to students. Under the proposed measure, teachers may only assign homework to students on weekends provided that it be minimal and will not require more than four hours to be completed. The policy will be applied on both public and private schools.

“Further, it looked at homework hours around the world and found that there wasn’t much of a connection between how much homework students of a particular country do and how well their students score on tests” , the bill read.

Citing a 2014 study from the OECD based on PISA data, the senator noted that additional time spent on homework has a negligible impact on the performance of students after around four hours of homework in a week. In OECD countries, for example, advantaged students spend 5.7 hours per week doing homework, on average, while disadvantaged students spend an average of 4.1 hours per week.

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The Department of Education (DepEd) expressed its support on this filed bill of “No homework policy” saying that it would help learners find balance between personal and academic growth. Since they had been advocating for an all-inclusive learning regime for Filipino students, to include out of the classroom schooling, a policy that will, in effect, restrict teachers from giving homework to students from kindergarten to Grade 12. In hopes that the concept will enable Filipino learners “to find balance between their academic development and personal growth by having ample time for enjoyable activities with family.”

Up to this date, the proposed bill is not yet approved. Apparently, there is need to be circumspect and judicious. The DepEd memorandum of 2010 is still the ruling guideline on giving homework to pupils.

A pupil doing his homework after school.

Summary of pros and cons of homework

Let’s look into the summary of homework’s pros and cons:

Source : Joreen Domingo-Varly

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Félicitations à Joreen d’évoquer un problème en émergence dans les pays africains. Au Cameroun où je passe la majorité de mes observations, le problème de” saturation des activités intellectuelle” gagne du terrain, encouragé par cette frénésie de faire avancer les enfants sans respecter le rythme bio-physiologique des enfants. Tenez par exemple, les congés c’est à partir du 10 juin au primaire. Immédiatement, les “saturalistes” ont déjà programmé des cours de rattrapage pour le mois de juillet. Quand est-ce que le cerveau de ces enfants va se reposer? Commençons à mener des réflexions dans ce sens. Châpeau Joreen/

Thanks! Actually I’ve been looking if it has been approved or not yet, then I saw you blog. I know the Finnish almost 100% do not give homework. As a math teacher, in my class, I started not giving them homework (years before the pandemic) even though the bill has not been passed yet.

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DepEd Guidelines on Giving Homework or Assignments to All Public Elementary School Pupils

TeacherPH reiterates the implementation of the attached DepEd Memorandum No. 392, s. 2010 entitled “Guidelines on Giving Homework or Assignments to all Public Elementary School Pupils.”

September 16, 2010

DepEd Memorandum No. 392, s. 2010

GUIDELINES ON GIVING HOMEWORK OR ASSIGNMENTS TO ALL PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PUPILS

Bureau Directors Regional Directors Schools Division/City Superintendents Heads, Public Elementary Schools

1. Homework or assignments have been part of the pupils’ lives in their schooling. Common homework/assignments may include a period of reading to be done and writing to be completed, problems to be solved and projects to be worked on, among others. The purpose of which is for the pupils to increase their knowledge and improve their abilities and skills.

2. However, it has been observed that parents complain about too many pupils’ homework/assignments, which rob themselves and their children’s quality time to be together in more enjoyable activities.

3. Hence, it is advised that the teachers limit the giving of homework/assignments to a reasonable quantity to give their pupils ample time to rest and relax at home for the rest of the day.

4. Therefore, no homework/assignments shall be given during weekends for pupils to enjoy their childhood, and spend quality time with their parents without being burdened by the thought of doing lots of homework.

5. Immediate and wide dissemination of this Memorandum is desired.

BR. ARMIN A. LUISTRO FSC Secretary

Guidelines On Giving Homework or Assignments to All Public Elementary School Pupils

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DepEd supports proposed no-homework policy

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MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Education (DepEd) has expressed its support for the no-homework policy bills proposed by lawmakers at the House of Representatives.

DepEd, in a statement released on Wednesday, August 28, said the measures would “enable learners to have more quality time with their parents, family, and friends by limiting the homework [and] assignment to a reasonable quantity on school days and by eliminating the same during weekends.”

It said the policy would allow students to “find balance between their academic development and personal growth by having ample time for enjoyable activities with family.”

House Deputy Speaker Evelina Escudero and Quezon City Representative Alfred Vargas filed separate bills in August.

Escudero filed House Bill (HB) No. 3611 , which seeks to remove homework as a requirement and have Kinder to Grade 12 students do academic activities solely within school premises.

“Homework assignments can deprive students and parents [of] precious quality time for rest, relaxation, and interaction after schools hours and even on weekend,” the bill’s explanatory note reads.

The bill also seeks to prohibit students from taking textbooks home in order to “lighten the physical burden of schoolchildren,” who, Escudero said, often have to carry heavy bags due to schoolwork that has to be done beyond the school. This will apply to Kinder to Grade 6 students.

Vargas filed HB No. 3883 , which seeks to eliminate homework on weekends for all elementary and high school students.

This is so that students can “enjoy their free time from the precisions of school during weekends and to be able to have a quality time with their family and friends.”

Vargas, in his proposal, also cited a 2018 study that featured discussions on a similar policy in a public school in Western Cape province in South Africa. Vargas said scholars in South Africa had argued “that homework is a burden for children and parents,” has caused the decline of family time, and even undermines learning interest.

HB 3883 seeks to “promote and protect the physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual, and social well-being of the youth.”

While DepEd welcomed the proposals, teachers groups have slammed the proposed measures.

The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) in a statement told Congress to instead focus on reviewing the K to 12 curriculum.

“We are not issuing homework to burden our students. It is demanded of us by the K to 12 program, so much [so] that our performance evaluation system ensures its implementation,” said ACT national chairperson Joselyn Martinez.

Teacher’s Dignity Coalition said: “Our teachers are trained educators. We know the value of homework. It’s about discipline, responsibility, and continuity of learning.” – Rappler.com

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DepEd to issue ‘more precise’ guidelines on students’ homework policy

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MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) will soon release a “more precise” guideline on regulating the amount of homework given to students, Secretary Leonor Briones said Monday.

“The existing policy is no homework on weekends. But we are also encouraging our teachers to limit the homework during weekdays especially on particular subjects,” Briones said during a press conference.

“And we’re going to come out with additional guidelines, na magiging more precise ‘yung guidelines, on whatever homework teachers might impose during weekdays and on what subjects,” she added. FEATURED STORIES NEWSINFO Person of interest in hazing case of Adamson student found dead NEWSINFO Sandiganbayan convicts ex-Pagcor chair Genuino of graft NEWSINFO New moai statue found in Easter Island volcano crater laguna

Briones earlier expressed support to the proposed no-homework policy from kindergarten to high school, saying it would help students achieve a school-life balance.

DepEd Undersecretary Diosdado San Antonio said researches state younger students should have lesser homework compared to older students and this will be indicated in the guidelines the agency will soon release.

“The strand is drafting a homework policy for DepEd. We will capture what the secretary has mentioned,” San Antonio said.

“The literature is saying that younger kids should have less and the kids in the higher grades like senior high school may be given more homework,” he added.

Several measures proposing a no-homework policy were filed at the House of Representatives and the Senate.

Deputy Speaker Evelina Escudero’s bill wants to eliminate homework and limit school activities to the campus while Quezon City Rep. Alfred Vargas’ bill wants to stop teachers from giving homework to students during the weekends. Senator Grace Poe has filed a similar bill to Vargas’. /jpv

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DepEd drafting additional guidelines on homework policy

Published September 3, 2019, 11:15 PM

by Martin Sadongdong & Antonio Colina

By Merlina Hernando-Malipot

The Department of Education (DepEd) said it is currently drafting additional guidelines on students’ homework policy in the wake of proposal to pass a law on “no-homework” policy.

Education Secretary Leonor Briones (DepEd / MANILA BULLETIN)

Education Secretary Leonor Briones said that additional guidelines “will soon be issued” by the DepEd to have a “clearer understanding” of its existing policy.

Briones said the additional guidelines will be more precise on whatever homework teachers might impose during weekdays and on what subjects.

“The existing policy is no homework on weekends,” said Briones in a recent press conference. However, homework is still allowed on weekdays.

Despite this policy, she said DepEd is “also encouraging our teachers to limit the homework during weekdays, especially on particular subjects.”

Under current guidelines, as stated in DepEd Memo No. 392 s. of 2010 issued by former Secretary Bro. Armin Luistro, “no homework/assignments shall be given on weekends for pupils to enjoy their childhood, and spend quality time with their parents without being burdened by the thought of doing lots of homework.” It the same memo, teachers were also “advised to limit the giving of homework/assignments to a reasonable quantity to give their pupils ample time to rest and relax at home for the rest of the day.”

The DepEd has already expressed support to the “no-homework” bills proposed by legislators. “By ensuring that they complete all assignments and projects in school, the no-homework policy enables our learners to find balance between their academic development and personal growth by having ample time for enjoyable activities with family,” DepEd said.

But Briones said there are also other issues to be considered when it comes to the “no-homework” policy. “We have to look at the Philippine practice of homework and have a clear idea of the homework practice in both public and private schools,” she said.

Citing various research works, DepEd Undersecretary for Curriculum and Instruction Diosdado San Antonio said younger pupils “should have lesser homework” compared to older students.

“The literature is saying that younger kids should have less and the kids in the higher grades like senior high school may be given more homework,” he added. This will be included in the guidelines the agency will release, he said.

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DM_s2010_392.pdf
Homework or assignments have been part of the pupils' lives in their schooling.
Statement on the no-homework policy bills
By ensuring that they complete all assignments and projects in school, the no-homework policy enables our learners to find balance between their
No Assignment Policy: Duterte signs
No Assignment policy was just been signed and approved by the Department of Education. This is said to give more time for students time to unwind their mind
THE SUSPENSION OF HOMEWORK IN THE PHILIPPINES
The Department of Education (DepEd) expressed its support on this filed bill of “No homework policy” saying that it would help learners find
DepEd Guidelines on Giving Homework or Assignments to All Public
4. Therefore, no homework/assignments shall be given during weekends for pupils to enjoy their childhood, and spend quality time with their parents without
DepEd backs proposed no-homework policy
“By ensuring that they complete all assignments and projects in school, the no-homework policy enables our learners to find balance between
DepEd supports proposed no-homework policy
DepEd, in a statement released on Wednesday, August 28, said the measures would “enable learners to have more quality time with their parents
DepEd backs 'no homework' for students' bill
Through DepEd Memorandum No. 392, series 2010 or the Guidelines on Giving Homework or Assignment to All Public Elementary School Pupils, the
DepEd to issue 'more precise' guidelines on students' homework
Briones stressed DepEd's current guidelines state that no homework should be given on weekends, while teachers are advised to limit assignments
DepEd drafting additional guidelines on homework policy
“By ensuring that they complete all assignments and projects in school, the no-homework policy enables our learners to find balance between
DepEd backs proposed no homework policy
Proposals seeking to prohibit homework during weekends and for kinder to grade 12 students have been filed at the House of Representatives.