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Direct linkNelms, Ben F. – English Journal, 2008
As heated as the controversy is and has been, most opponents of homework actually support at least a modest amount of "independent study," and the most ardent advocates are likely to emphasize moderation in the amount of homework and emphasis on the quality of independent assignments. In this article, the author focuses on this troublesome issue…
Descriptors: Homework, Independent Study, Grade 8, Teacher Educators
