Homework that works with Jo Castelino (Ep 37)
Chalk & Talk29 Nov 2024

Homework that works with Jo Castelino (Ep 37)

Join Anna Stokke as she chats with Dr. Jo Castelino, a secondary school teacher, to discuss her new book on homework. They discuss the vital role of homework in education, exploring why it's important, how much should be assigned and what types of homework are most effective. Jo shares insights from research and her experiences, addressing common criticisms of homework, strategies for creating a school culture that supports homework, methods for leveraging feedback, and handling issues like cheating. They also discuss the cyclical relationship between homework and self-regulatory behaviours that contribute to higher academic achievement. Jo gives valuable practical advice on how to design effective homework and how to get both students and parents on board. This episode will be of interest to educators, parents and school administrators.

NOTE: The resource page contains resources and research articles mentioned in the episode: annastokke.com/ep-37-resources

00:00 Introduction

02:18 Background

03:30 Writing about homework

06:30 Research on homework

12:57 How much homework: Cooper 10-minute rule

15:26 Role of homework in how students learn

22:37 Designing Effective Homework

25:52 Discussing flipped classrooms

28:55 How often to give homework

36:10 Scaffolding homework for struggling students

36:56 Providing feedback

40:06 Homework challenge levels

43:23 Homework and disadvantaged students

47:17 Creating a school culture for homework

48:06 Rewards and consequences

54:39 Getting parents on board

57:55 Addressing cheating

01:03:25 Convincing administrators about homework

01:05:05 Conclusion

RELEVANT PREVIOUS EPISODES

Ep. 31 Exploring evidence for equitable education with Nidhi Sachdeva and Jim Hewitt https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-fjdnt-1685615

Ep. 14 Stress and learning with Dan Rosen https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-94vv4-147a254

Ep. 13 Powerful teaching with Patrice Bain https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-d77g4-14602e3

EPISODE TRANSCRIPT

https://www.annastokke.com/ep-37-transcript

EPISODE RESOURCES

https://www.annastokke.com/ep-37-resources

MUSIC

Intro and Outro: Coma Media – Catch it Blue Dot Sessions – Little Poder, Momentary Ease, Betty Dear Podington Bear – Camp

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