Primary teachers defend benefits of homework

HOMEWORK plays an important role in children’s education and provides a link with parents, say primary teachers.

The Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) was responding to the claim from principals that there is little evidence that homework has any real benefit.

The Irish Primary Principals’ Network had told TDs and senators that it can cause stress between parents and children, eats into quality time at home and that inexperienced teachers often give too much homework.