The Homework Myth: Why Our Kids Get Too Much of a Bad Thing

by Alfie Kohn

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So why do we continue to administer this modern cod liver oil-or even demand a larger dose? Kohn's incisive analysis reveals how a set of misconceptions about learning and a misguided focus on competitiveness has left our kids with less free time, and our families with more conflict. Pointing to stories of parents who have fought back-and schools that have proved educational excellence is possible without homework-Kohn demonstrates how we can rethink what happens during and after school in order to rescue our families and our children's love of learning.
  • ISBN10 0738211117
  • ISBN13 9780738211114
  • Publish Date 14 August 2007 (first published 21 August 2006)
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country US
  • Publisher INGRAM PUBLISHER SERVICES US
  • Imprint Da Capo Press Inc
  • Format Paperback (UK Trade)
  • Pages 256
  • Language English