http://mrshamel.edublogs.org Just another Edublogs.org weblog Thu, 08 May 2008 00:42:03 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The teachers through effective classroom instruction and the careful delegation of independent study carry out the responsibility of the school district to educate the student. It is important for the student to be taught the concepts related to the subject area before he/she is given work to do at home. ... http://mrshamel.edublogs.org/2008/04/28/homework-instructional-arrangements/ Arrange a quiet, suitable place with adequate workspace for your child to work. Encourage your child to complete all homework assignments. Understand the value of various types of homework, since the value differs under different circumstances and conditions. http://mrshamel.edublogs.org/2008/04/28/parents-regarding-homework/ Homework keeps parents in touch with the school program and their youngster's progress, thus creating a closer bond between home and school. Homework teaches the student to follow directions and to organize time. Homework teaches students to accept responsibility and develop self-reliance in schoolwork. It improves study skills and work habits. Homework ... http://mrshamel.edublogs.org/2008/04/28/homework-procedures/ “Schools, families and communities all contribute to student success, and the best results come when all three work together." Connecticut State Board of Education, Position Statement on School-Family-Community Partnerships The school-family-community partnerships component is defined by collaborative programs involving school personnel, families, community members and organizations to support student success. Partners ... http://mrshamel.edublogs.org/2008/04/26/school-family-community-partnership/ A healthy school environment affects the well-being of students. This includes the emotional and social conditions. The term "school climate" is often used to refer to these conditions. A measure of the quality of school climate is the students' feeling of safety and connectedness to their school. ... http://mrshamel.edublogs.org/2008/04/26/hello-world/