Does excessive homework harm students?
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In their discussion, and Andy Matuschak highlight the flaws in the education system, particularly for median students. Andy Matuschak points out that the current system often forces students to pursue goals that aren't their own, which can lead to disengagement and lack of motivation. He emphasizes the importance of transforming the learning experience to make it more aligned with students' interests and goals through inquiry learning and engaging methods, such as dynamic media representations and hands-on activities 1.
Though not directly addressed, this suggests that excessive homework, which often does not align with students' personal goals and interests, could contribute to these negative outcomes by perpetuating a system where students are doing work primarily to meet external expectations rather than their own learning interests.
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