HOMEWORK has almost no academic benefits for primary school students, a parliamentary inquiry has found.
And while it can benefit older kids, the time could have equal or greater long-term benefits if used for other activities and interests.
The Victorian Parliament's Education and Training Committee, in a report released today, has recommended a review of homework guidelines in the wake of the findings.
Schools would also receive guidance to review their homework policies with up-to-date information.
The committee found "strong evidence" and general agreement among experts that homework at the primary-level had little impact on academic performance, finding only that it could play an important role in preparing students for secondary school and beyond.
There were some academic benefits for high school students however and it assisted in developing life skills.
State Liberal MP Jan Kronberg, who led the inquiry, said it was hoped the findings would make a significant contribution to the long-standing and heated debate about homework's value.
"We believe that these recommendations will further enhance Victorian schools' capacity to provide their students with a world class education and enriching the lives of students at all levels,'' she said.
Among other recommendations teachers would get training to explain current research in homework to help them when setting it for students and the long-term viability of homework clubs would be reviewed.
Models of learning using new technology would be further developed and the regulatory and accreditation arrangements for private tutors examined to see if they are justified.
The committee received 32 submissions and conducted 16 public hearings as part of its eight-month investigation.
wes.hosking@news.com.au
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