Ministry Comments on Abolishment of Homework Assignments
In Russian schools, a significant shift is underway in the approach to homework, with the introduction of unified norms from the new academic year. According to the Minister of Education, Sergei Kravtsov, homework is a fundamental part of the educational process, present in all countries. However, until now, there has been no regulation regarding the amount of homework assigned in Russian schools.
Previously, schools in Russia could assign any amount of homework or none at all. This lack of regulation led to questions regarding the workload and potential overloading of students. Concerns about the workload have been acknowledged by Kravtsov, who has expressed his understanding of the issues and the need for change.
From the new academic year, first-graders should spend one hour, second and third-graders - one and a half hours, and fourth-graders - two hours on homework according to the new norms. This change aims to provide a more balanced educational experience for students.
In addition to the changes in homework norms, a proposal has been made by Sergei Rybalchenko, the chairman of the Public Chamber of Russia for demographics, family protection, children, and traditional family values, to coordinate images and any other information on school supplies, notebooks, pencil cases, textbooks, and other accessories with the Ministry of Education of Russia.
Rybalchenko has also expressed his opinion on the image of the monster Labu on children's school supplies, stating that such images may not be appropriate for children's education. This statement was reported by RIA Novosti.
Meanwhile, deputies of the State Duma from the "New People" faction have proposed making the Novosibirsk region a pilot for abolishing homework in its current form and replacing it with creative formats. They argue that the current system does not develop critical thinking and creative abilities in children, as they often use networks while doing homework.
Rospotrebnadzor has approved an order that considers age-specific features of children when assigning homework. This order is aimed at ensuring that homework is age-appropriate and does not overload students.
Sergei Kravtsov, in his statement, emphasised the importance of reviewing learned material, which he considers a crucial aspect of education. He did not specify any new regulations regarding homework in the statement.
As the new academic year begins, it is clear that changes are being made to the homework regulation in Russian schools. These changes aim to provide a more balanced and age-appropriate educational experience for students, while also encouraging critical thinking and creative abilities. The government of the Novosibirsk region has also announced that in the academic year, traditional remote work would be replaced by a hybrid format combining in-person and remote elements. These changes mark a significant step forward in the evolution of education in Russia.
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