Homework - How do you deal with a situation where students don't do homework
They either wait until the last minute or don't do it just because, this is not a formal school etc. Please share how you ensure homework is done for adults.
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You can't force them. You could remind them that doing homework will help them to progress faster, reinforce what they learn in class, etc. If you know what hobbies / interests they have, setting homework tasks that are related to them, might encourage them more, such as a reading task on a topic they like. You could also try to give them short tasks, so it doesn't take them too long. I try to use short listening tasks / videos, which are only 2 / 3 minutes long. However, if they just don't want to do the homework, I don't think they will. Some people just want to learn during the lessons, without any extra work. Conversation lessons might be better for those students. If they want to learn specific things, like grammar and make huge progress without doing their homework, you could remind them that they get out of the lessons what they put in (in a nice way, of course).
- JennyCertified ESL Teacher who helps her student in Conversational English.
I normally don't give homework. If I do, I will ask them first, "Would you mind if I give you homework?" If they say yes, then I will give them. If they say no, then I wouldn't.
Ask them do they understand the work 100% if not doing the work again with them
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If classes are optional it's difficult to enforce. You just need to keep telling them how important it is to study/practice between classes.
- Gaby HCertified Elementary school teacher. Certified primary school teacher.
It is important to ask the students why they don't do the homework. Once you know the answer, you can help them to find a solution.
Just to encourage the students and let them know the importance of homework. What it will do to their learning process
Teachers should encourage students and explain to them the benefits of doing their assignment.
It's important to make it clear that homework is vital in helping students improve their English, yes it's not a school but Adults do need to do homework if it is something they requested.
Personally, since I deal with more corporate students and business professionals. I always encourage and motivate them by telling them that homework is the path to the next level because "practice makes perfect" Furthermore, I usually tell them to try doing it before going to bed.
Deal with technology love
I have not come across on LiveXp. However, I faced a few situations during the pandemic while I was teaching in school. The students all 20 of them are supposed to attend on-line lessons from home following the time schedule for each subject. At least 5 would not show up. We also have a recording system where the student can listen and do their homework. Teachers will send a reminder to the parents that their child did not attend the lesson. When the school re-opened these 5 students would not have done their work. We make them do in class, they will have to sacrifice their library time, games or art classes in order to complete the backlog.
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