Read comments by South View's teachers with regard to the block. Time for in-depth activities. Promotes cooperative learning activities. Time to complete an idea or concept. Introductions and closure are improved.
Teacher is more of a facilitator and less of a taskmaster.
Quality contact with students opportunity to relate to each student during a class period. Grouping flexibility working with other teachers to implement instruction. Increase in frequency and effectiveness of lab activities. Improve support services, e.g. special education, gifted. Curriculum integration improved ability to implement interdisciplinary instruction.