UAE’s no-homework policy could benefit girls over boys, say education experts – The National

UAE’s no-homework policy could benefit girls over boys, say education experts – The National

UAE's no-homework policy could benefit girls over boys, say education experts. Schools should collect data, record the performance of pupils and measure the impact of a no homework policy. A ministry decision to scrap homework at hundreds of public schools in Dubai and Abu Dhabi could benefit girls over boys, an education expert said.. "It is fine not to have homework as schools are ensuring that all the pupils in the class can access and complete the material that needs to be covered.". The week, the Ministry of Education announced that pupils would no longer be assigned homework at 256 schools across the country, from next Sunday.. Little to no homework has been touted globally as countries like Finland - which has the best education system of the world - give their pupils less than three hours-worth of homework per week.. "The authorities have abolished breaks as well, so I would question the combined impact of that, especially on boys," said Dr Ridge.. Dr Ridge said schools would be advised to collect data, follow the results of pupils, and measure the impact of the policy on their grades.. "Homework also prepares children to be life-long learners, that is why schools