HISTORY OF HOMEWORK

Mid-19th century: Most students graduate from school after 6th grade. High school administration is very tough, but there is no conflict

1900-1913: We are looking for doctors and guardians to say that Ladies' Home Journal solves homework and hurts health

1899-1915: School district throughout the country including San Francisco, Sacramento, Los Angeles, according to homework prevention rules

1901: California state legislature abolished K-8 class work by law and restricted it in high school

1948: According to a nationwide survey, the median time spent for high school students on homework is 3-4 hours a week.

1940s - 1960s: Educational controversy shifted from abolition of homework to homework reform, becoming more creative and personal

The movement has been attacked and accused of being an anti-intellectual, but not too strict. Professional Work Form

1957: Concerns raised concern that American students can not catch up with Russian counterparts as a result of sportnik's inauguration of professional homework

1983: "Dangerous Country" accuses "American style" of American schools. Three years later, the US Department of Education issued a booklet called "What Works" and completed the homework.

1990's: absolute agreement to support homework: educators and the general public. There are policies that require homework in many areas. According to the survey, the level of high school work did not rise, but the number of elementary school children increased drastically.

Source: Brian Gill, Policy Analyst, Rand, Steven Schlossman, Carnegie Mellon University History Officer. & LT;

Since the root of homework doctrine has developed and rooted over the past 100 years, the history of homework and surrounding attitudes is relevant. The attitude towards homework historically reflected social trends and the then general educational philosophy at the time All pendulum swings were dyed with unique historical events and emotions that promoted homework movements. But both historical arguments are well known. They have amazing similarities with the discussion that occurred in the discussion about today's homework.

The history of homework can actually be traced back to Venice in 1095 and Roberto Nevilis is believed to have used homework first. However, you must be aware that there may be teachers who will do homework before Nevilis, but there is no evidence that it has not been proved to be the predecessor. In fact, homework was invented nearly at the same time as formal school system. During this period, formal education is only available to wealthy classes, and Nevilis hopes to help students embrace the full understanding and full meaning of the course. An official education system has also been developed at the same time, and homework in European countries is part of the education system.