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THE ZONE Homework Time Afterschool Style. The Salem-Keizer Education Foundation is a catalyst for the enhancement of the education of Salem-Keizer students and support academic achievement and a true culture of teaching and learning in these specific ways. TEACHER GRANTS SUBJECT INITIATIVES
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THE ZONE Homework Time Afterschool Style
The Salem-Keizer Education Foundation is a catalyst for the enhancement of the education of Salem-Keizer students and support academic achievement and a true culture of teaching and learning in these specific ways. TEACHER GRANTS SUBJECT INITIATIVES Literacy Math, Science & Technology Environmental Studies Multicultural Literacy The Arts PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS ENRICHMENT ACADEMY Before and After School programs Summer Camps
Session Objectives: The Zone • Participants will know and be able to apply the • Operational model of THE ZONE in their own • After School setting. • Review & discuss the impact of homework on student success. • Review & discuss promising practices for effective homework time.
The Zone Model –Operations • Homework Area • Passing Zone • Minds-At-Work
Zone 1: Homework Area • Basic Homework Space • Texts • Supplies • Tutoring and/or homework help
Zone 2: Passing Zone • Clinics – 20 minutes skills clinics • Test preparation/Study alone or with others • Keeping track of and understanding assignments • Comprehension Strategies when reading a text/content material • Time management
Zone 3: Minds At Work • Graffiti Wall Activities • Free Reading Materials • Research References • Games
Keys To A Successful Zone • Creating an active work space • Creating a collaborative & caring space whereby students: • Choose where to work and what they work on when • Move around • Talking & working together • “Hearing” the Zone-at-work
Homework Defined Academic work assigned outside Of the normal class period to Extend the practice of Academic skill
Homework Pros and Cons
Negative Effects of Homework • Practicing Wrong • Limits time to leisure time • Staff/parental interference • Cheating
Positive Effects of Homework • Supports skills for success in school • Increases understanding of schoolwork • Creates a willingness for students to learn during leisure time • Creates better critical thinking, concept formation and information processing skills • Builds from easily available resources and people skills.
Positive Effects of Homework • Most young people would rather do well than fail. • May not have good work environments at home • Afterschool capitalize on young people working together to increase problem solving skills • Attitude – Develop skills beyond homework when given choices, control, and learning options.
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Benefits of Afterschool Programs Inspire and enrich learning Help working families Keep kids safe
Promising Practices in Homework #1 Managing and Organizing the Environment
Goal: Create a space that will meet the needs for all students • Designated areas: Homework Zone, Minds-At-Work & Passing Zone (clinics) Groups & Individuals • Student assessment to determine work-preference • Adequate space.
Managing Time Routines help in creating a safe environment for students and reduce behavior issues. • Establish systems and procedures • Sign-in & out forms • Zone-Homework Contract and or Tracker • Scheduling Tutors for small group sessions
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Managing Homework Materials • Provide materials and supplies • Copies of textbooks, workbooks, Teacher’s Editions, at varying grade levels • Reference collections • Computers
Promising Practices in Homework #2 Tutoring, Mentoring, and Building Skills
Coaching-Tutoring • Tutoring is the assistance directed at a specific skills to acquire academic knowledge. • Coaching is asking specific questions, sharing strategies, exploring options, providing choices, encouraging positive study habits.
Study Skills Tool-Box • Cornell Note Taking • Test preparation and techniques • Time management • Self-reflection
Promising Practices in Homework #3 Monitoring and Communicating Student Progress
Monitoring Student Progress • Goal is support students during The Zone by: • Focusing on work • Keeping track of & understanding assignments • Working with others; peers, tutors, teachers, etc. • Turning in work-on-time
The Goal in the Zone is to: • Studying for tests and practice test-taking • Communication and English language skills • Time management • Seeking and using help and resources • Acquiring independence & confidence
Monitoring Goal • Become better, more confident learners • Assess their own learning and the quality of their work • Refine researching skills for: • Information • Reading • Writing • Problem-Solving
Helping Students Get Unstuck • Ask open-ended questions with response time • Suggest students work backwards or break task into smaller pieces • Enlist peer support
Communicating About Student Progress • Research reveals that highly effective afterschool staff communicate with stakeholders openly and regularly
Communicating About Student Progress • Information, such as: • Homework expectations • Inquiries about homework • Academic progress Should be shared on a consistent basis.
Promising Practices in Homework #4 Involve Schools, Families And Communities
Benefits of Involving Schools Partnerships which supports the Zone includes: • Information on assignments • Understanding: • student progress • supporting role of the Zone • Mutual student learning goals
Strategies for Involving Families • Establish clear expectations regarding the Zone Time • Maintain regular communication regarding student progress • Provide volunteer opportunities
Benefits of Involving Communities • Supplying mentors, volunteers, tutors • Provide homework supplies (paper, pencils, markers) • Purchase educational materials ( books, computers, software, etc.) • Sponsor incentives
Strategies for Involving Communities • Develop public service announcements • Identify organizations which share a common vision and develop a partnership • Recognize volunteers with a Volunteer Appreciation Day
The Homework Zone Goals Blends Academics & Youth Development by: • Helping young people take themselves seriously as students and responsible, independent learns.
Homework Zone Goals • Supporting 21st century skills of: • collaboration • teamwork • critical thinking • reading • writing • and communication
Zone Goals: • Reinforces subject-based academic skills • Builds skills to help students succeed across the school setting
Zone Goals • Builds skills to help students succeed across the school setting • Uses homework as a vehicle for communication among: • Students • Parents • teachers
Concept of the Graffiti Wall • Keep Learning Exciting • Collaboration across diverse backgrounds • Social Skill development • Global and Cultural Exploration • Develop reasoning, problem-solving, critical thinking & deepen understanding • Research & exploration using teachnology
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