Students see fewer teachers each day and can concentrate on those classes. Teachers see fewer students each day and can concentrate on those students. Pre-lecture book hunt Cabrini High School class of Ms. Lisa DuBus, New Orleans, Louisiana Photo by David Becker Strategies for effective block teaching center on breaking up the time. The current trends in education scream for varying instructional learning and appealing to different learning styles. The block schedule fits these ideals perfectly.
Most teachers find a timer useful to keep on track.
The sacred lecture can be broken up in several ways. As the facilitator, the teacher can lengthen or shorten the activity depending on the students' reactions and enthusiasm. Huge projects must be broken into measurable steps with time deadlines to keep students on task. Simple solutions include looking at pictures, moving around the room, asking questions or performing a quick task. Activities can include cooperative learning techniques.