Transforming learning with block scheduling
Subtitle: a guide for principals
By: Blair Lybbert.
Publisher: Corwin Press
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Thousand Oaks, Calif
Language: eng
Number of pages: 94
Subjects: Block scheduling (Education) -- United States.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 91-94).
Table of contents: title: The need to improve our schools : reform movement. Problems with traditional scheduling. Block scheduling as an alternative; title: 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; title: The alternating (A/B) block. Double blocking. A/B variations. Scheduling considerations; title: 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; title: Modified blocks, trimesters, and other alternative schedules. Trimester plan. Trimester advantages. Trimester problems. Four-day weeks. Traditional schedule modifications. Five-period model. Mini-semesters; title: Implementing block scheduling : key steps.  Plan of action. Reasons for change. Research. Keeping the faculty informed. Outside stakeholders. Case study : North Charleston High School; title: Teaching in the extended period. Segmenting daily lessons. Learning strategies. Help for teachers. Evaluating block scheduling.; title: Overcoming barriers to implementation and ensuring success. Achievement issue. Transfers. Attendance.; title: Rescheduling time for more effective schools.  Resource A : Sample schedules.  Resource B : Selected bibliography on block schedules.