Smooth operating in the Words Block necessitates a great deal of planning and organizing. Research supports that children can be academically successful in spite of lack of literacy support at home if they have consistently strong classroom support. The 4-Blocks Model in concert with a strong curriculum can enable teachers to provide optimal classroom learning experiences for each and every child. The model is designed to meet the individual needs of students with regard to their learning modalities, their current achievement levels, their personalities, and their prior experiences. Changing or enhancing the path of a child is an awesome challenge, but that's what teaching is all about.
Teachers wholeheartedly accept the challenge and work tirelessly to see that it comes to fruition.
I will continue to grow professionally by reading and studying about the model. So many decisions must be made by a 4-Blocks teacher each and every day. The best decisions will be made when based on a clear understanding of the philosophy of the model and of what drives each of the blocks. One truly wonderful ramification of whole school implementation of 4-Blocks is that teachers and administrators become unified in their beliefs about teaching and learning. They begin to grow together through study groups and planning sessions.