Discussing the potential elimination of homework for schoolchildren, as proposed by Volodin
In a recent development, Vyacheslav Volodin, the Chairman of the State Duma, announced on his Telegram channel that the Russian parliament is planning to revisit the issue of excessive workload on schoolchildren, which is considered a concern by most participants in their discussions.
Volodin, who is also a proponent of independent after-school work, believes that the current approach to homework, under the current conditions, is a waste of time for students. The State Duma aims to develop proposals to change the approach to homework, focusing on reducing the burden on students while maintaining the practice to consolidate knowledge, foster creativity, critical thinking, and independence.
One proposed change is a ban on using artificial intelligence and ready-made answers from the internet for homework. This move is aimed at encouraging independent work by students, ensuring that they are not relying on shortcuts that could undermine their learning. The concern is primarily about the misuse of AI in homework, not about eliminating technology altogether. The goal is to regulate the educational process to ensure quality learning, not to reject technology.
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The general news also highlights the discussion on policy-and-legislation within Russian politics, as the State Duma is planning to revise the homework policy to reduce the burden on students while maintaining the focus on independent learning and knowledge consolidation, though the use of AI is to be restricted to prevent misuse.
In the realm of policy-and-legislation, the proposed changes in homework practices demonstrate the commitment towards improving the quality of learning while fostering independence and critical thinking in students, aiming to create a balanced educational environment that avoids reliance on shortcuts.
