[At Vote] [ga] Homework Abolishment Act

[Astrobolt]

General Assembly Resolution

Homework Abolishment Act

A resolution to promote funding and the development of education and the arts.

Category: Education and Creativity

Area of Effect: Educational

Proposed by: Main Page

Article 1: Homework Abolishment

1. With the aim of reducing academic pressure and promoting a holistic approach to education, it shall be unlawful for teachers in WA Member Nations to assign homework to students in any educational institution, including but not limited to schools, colleges, and universities.



Article 2: Prohibited Homework Assignments

1. Teachers shall not assign homework, regardless of its nature, volume, or subject matter, including but not limited to written assignments, projects, research work, or any other tasks that are expected to be completed outside of regular school hours.



Article 3: Classroom-based Learning

1. Emphasis shall be placed on conducting comprehensive and engaging educational activities within the classrooms during regular school hours.

2. Teachers and educators shall make use of educational strategies, interactive discussions, group activities, and practical exercises to enhance students' learning experiences.



Article 4: Assessment Methods

1. Teachers shall be responsible for designing alternative methods of assessing students' understanding and knowledge acquisition, which shall be conducted during the regular school hours.

2. Continuous evaluation, periodic assessments, class participation, oral examinations, and in-class assignments shall be utilized as effective tools for evaluating student progress.



Article 5: Teacher Training

1. The Ministry of Education, or equivalent governing body, shall organize mandatory training programs for teachers to help them develop effective teaching methodologies that reduce the need for homework assignments.

2. Professional development programs shall focus on innovative teaching practices, individualized attention, and skill development to enhance student learning outcomes.



Article 6: Wellness and Extracurricular Activities

1. Schools shall encourage students to engage in extracurricular activities, cultivation of hobbies, and spend quality time with family and friends.

2. The Ministry of Education shall collaborate with schools to organize counseling services, stress management workshops, and mental health initiatives to support students' overall well-being.



Article 7: Penalties

1. Any teacher found guilty of assigning homework outside of the provided guidelines shall be subject to disciplinary action, which may include counseling, retraining, or temporary suspension from teaching duties.



Article 8: Implementation

1. The Ministry of Education shall be responsible for monitoring the implementation of this act, developing guidelines for teachers, and ensuring compliance across all educational institutions.

2. Local educational authorities shall cooperate with the Ministry of Education in executing this act at a regional level.


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[Pantso]

Most of this bill has value in principle, although is best left to individual nations. The value in forbidding homework entirely escapes me. With all due respect to our friends in The League, the Republic of Pantso cannot support this bill. A resolution to guarantee quality of education, rather than specifying or prohibiting certain methods, may gain more support. As it stands, Against.

[Astrobolt]

For reference, the author has admitting to using AI to make the proposal, which is why I encourage a vote against.

[tokoloho]

While the bill's purpose (in my eyes) has a sensible argument, this should be enforced by individual school districts, rather than the WA. This is not an international issue.

[Jabberwocky]

I went to school. We had homework. We raised two boys, who also had homework. Sure, it's a pain, but I'm in favor of spurring thought outside the classroom. Therefore AGAINST.