Can a school teacher give a homeless child homework?

Answer 1

In all seriousness, the key to getting out of a homeless situation is getting a good education. The teacher should not only treat all students equally, but should also be compassionate enough to work extra hard to help those students they are aware are having difficult times with home life issues...divorce, family death, poverty, drugs at home, illnesses, legal issues, ....

Answer 2

Before answering this question, I would like to know to what extent is this child "homeless"? I ask the question because I used to work for Salvation Army and several other non-profit organizations that housed homeless families. At the Salvation army it was just like the families were at home, they had common areas to hang out, kitchen to eat, chores etc. The staff would oversee the parents in making sure that kids had study time etc. in addition no children were allowed to miss school unless they had permission from a doctor. Now, although this isn't their "home", they do have a place to go, with no bills, no distractions and free everything. So I wouldn't feel that a child in this situation should not receive homework.
There are other cases where a child will leave school and go to their home which may be an abandoned car. If this is the case and a teacher/school knows this, this situation should be referred to an agency for family assistance. Even though the child may not complete the assignments due to the living conditions a teacher can not show favoritism.

Answer 3

Is this a child in the teacher's class or a random street child? If the answer is the latter, then of course not, that's absurd. If it's the former then the teacher shouldn't distinguish between a homeless child and his peers. The more the child learns now the better off he will be in the future, and the more likely he will be to get out of poverty.

Answer 4

I wonder if you're just being funny with this question. However, to answer this question, teachers should individualize instruction to fit their students' needs. Some students can benefit from more practice with concepts and skills taught in class. Teachers can give simple out of class tasks such as scavenger hunts, independent reading, or interviews. Some students don't have anyone to help them with homework, and I would imagine that with homeless children, it would be more difficult for them to do out of class assignments. Teachers should make sure the students receive enough modeling and guided practice at school so they won't need to be responsible for completing work out of class.

Answer 5

Hmm, probably not, since they don't have a home. Seriously though, yes. A homeless child with drive can complete homework without a home.

Answer 6

It is the responsiblity of the teacher to contact the school's social worker to assist the student in any capacity possible. I thik it irrespondsible of the educator to deny the child the oppurtunity to better their future by denying the education process. Remember NO CHILD CAN BE LEFT BEHIND, no matter the situation.

Answer 7

"Can" and "Should" are two different questions. It would have to be a truly exceptional child who would complete homework assignments (perhaps using the public library) while homeless. In most cases, this would just lead to stress for the child and would not help him/her at all--which is the purpose of homework.

Answer 8

Yes, because children have to be treated equal by the teacher but not ignoring the fact that a child is homeless if and when the child failed to finish or complete task because of the situation.
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Answer 9

Well dont be that cruel but make the homeless child come to your school if you teach and give him education. Make him meet friends! Then you could give him homework! but i think it iz a bad idea cuz i hate homework :D

Answer 10

homeless people are people too, and just because the kids are homeless doesnt mean they should be educated differently. However, I do understand the joke.