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Should schools and colleges in the Gulf region put in place regulations to…
Should schools and colleges in the Gulf region put in place regulations to minimize assignments?
Prolonged stress from excessive homework and assignments can lead to
emotional exhaustion
Leads to irritability and loss of focus
negatively impact students' self esteem
significant burnout and a decline in academic motivation
High school students in the gulf are already exposed to enough stress from studying
Time spent studying brings more value than homework, since homework is seen as a chore
physical fatigue and a lack of sleep
leads to decreased concentration and classroom engagement
Negatively impacts students' mental health
Reduces time for extracurricular activities
limits development of creativity and teamwork skills
discourages participation in sports and hobbies
Limits family and social time
reduces quality bonding time at home
Creates disparities among students
Affects students from less affluent families
Limited access to sufficient resources, such as a computer or internet, or dedicated areas intended for schoolwork
widens the achievement gap between students with and without home support
increases anxiety levels before exams or deadlines
More than 200 schools have banned homework in the UAE
early studies show improved student well-being and focus
encourages more balanced daily routines
Some critics may argue however
Reinforces learning outside the classroom
helps students review and retain key concepts
encourages independent study habits
Prepares students for higher education
builds self-discipline for university-level workloads
Allows teachers to assess understanding
helps identify areas where students struggle
Balanced homework can still be beneficial
Credible sources
https://onlinedegrees.sandiego.edu/education-inequity-and-homework/#:~:text=Excessive%20homework%20takes%20time%20away,extracurricular%20activities%2C%20hobbies%20and%20socializing
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https://www.nshss.org/resources/blog/blog-posts/how-homework-affects-students-the-pros-and-cons/
https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/education/homework-in-uae-schools-to-ban-or-not-to-ban
Amro Mohamed ENGL 202 Section 20