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Corwin Press
Language
English
Pages
94

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Subjects
Block scheduling (Education), Education, curricula, School management and organization, Instructional systems, Learning, Blockunterricht
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Transforming learning with block scheduling: a guide for principals
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Table of Contents

The need to improve our schools : reform movement. Problems with traditional scheduling. Block scheduling as an alternative
Understanding the block. Benefits of block scheduling. Block scheduling and better-quality instruction. Reduced discipline problems. Better attendance. Student success. School climate : stress and pace. Student/teacher interactions
The alternating (A/B) block. Double blocking. A/B variations. Scheduling considerations
The accelerated (4x4) block. Unique 4x4 benefits. Unique problems associated with the accelerated block. Staffing increases. Sequencing/retention. Year-long activities/athletics. Advanced Placement classes. 4x4 variations
Modified blocks, trimesters, and other alternative schedules. Trimester plan. Trimester advantages. Trimester problems. Four-day weeks. Traditional schedule modifications. Five-period model. Mini-semesters
Implementing block scheduling : key steps. Plan of action. Reasons for change. Research. Keeping the faculty informed. Outside stakeholders. Case study : North Charleston High School
Teaching in the extended period. Segmenting daily lessons. Learning strategies. Help for teachers. Evaluating block scheduling.
Overcoming barriers to implementation and ensuring success. Achievement issue. Transfers. Attendance.
Rescheduling time for more effective schools. Resource A : Sample schedules. Resource B : Selected bibliography on block schedules.

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 91-94).

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Dewey Decimal Class
371.2/42
Library of Congress
LB3032.2 .L93 1998, LB3032.2.L93 1998, LB 3032.2 L93 1998

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x, 94 p. ;
Number of pages
94

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OL349809M
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ISBN 10
0803966571, 080396658X
LCCN
98009075
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4593655
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5149698

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