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Block scheduling is a type of academic scheduling in which each student has fewer classes per day for a longer period of time. This results in more time for teaching due to less time wasted due to class switching and preparation.
Conversion to block scheduling became a widespread trend in United States schools in the 1990s. Prior to that, many schools scheduled classes such that a student saw every one of his teachers each day. Classes were approximately 50 minutes long, but under block scheduling, they became approximately 90 minutes long. Many pros and cons to this alternate method were and are debated.
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@peacelovecristy i have the same thing as you. block scheduling seems sooo much easier.. :/
ofirxo (Ofir (:) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:56:37 -0000
@peacelovecristy i have the same thing as you. block scheduling seems sooo much easier.. :/
@kell4ie how come i never knew you had block scheduling just like ? D:
bayumUHMalex (Alex (:) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:50:39 -0000
@kell4ie how come i never knew you had block scheduling just like ? D:
@MatthiasHeil Nice.. We do some of that. Modified block scheduling. I like it, some don't, but forces you to have good planning. #edchat
raffelsol (Leslie Raffelson) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:30:31 -0000
@MatthiasHeil Nice.. We do some of that. Modified block scheduling. I like it, some don't, but forces you to have good planning. #edchat
Block scheduling sucks. I'm gonna die next year.
hayley_jonas (Hayley) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:03:01 -0000
Block scheduling sucks. I'm gonna die next year.
Crim defense attys: Hennepin County courts changing scheduling of all criminal cases in 2010. Moving to block system.
anthonybushnell (Anthony Bushnell) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:25:41 -0000
Crim defense attys: Hennepin County courts changing scheduling of all criminal cases in 2010. Moving to block system.
Block scheduling is not what's up -_- @MsJoni save me! Lol
Adriizzlee (Adriana Garcia) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:51:40 -0000
Block scheduling is not what's up -_- @MsJoni save me! Lol
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Austin ISD Changes from Block Scheduling - Article in Austin American Statesman describing the change from block back to traditional.
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Block Scheduling - FAQ, schools using block scheduling, discussion listservs, and links to research and resources.
Block Scheduling - Look Before You Leap - Article written by the American Federation of Teachers union. Summarizes pros and cons.
Block Scheduling Articles - A large selection of articles on block scheduling from the Music Educators National Conference (MENC).
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Block Scheduling issues - Listing of studies and web sites that have data on Block scheduling
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Block Scheduling: A Solution or a Problem? - This articles discusses whether block scheduling is a flexible scheduling alternative that benefits students, or a fad that's sure to pass.
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Block Scheduling: Is this Right for America's Public Schools? - A research paper focusing on the pitfalls and benefits of block scheduling.
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Education Policy Analysis Archives - Block Scheduling Effects on a State Mandated Test of Basic Skills - Study which examined the effects of a tri-schedule on the academic achievement of students in a high school. The tri-schedule consists of traditional, 4x4 block, and hybrid schedules running at the same time in the same high school. Effectiveness of the schedules was determined from the state mandated test of basic skills in reading, language, and mathematics.
InfoWeb - Block Scheduling Information - A well balanced research report on various components of block scheduling in 25 high schools in North Carolina.
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Phi Delta Kappan - Block Scheduling Revisited - Article looks at why schools moved to block scheduling, analyzes the benefits and pitfalls that educators have experienced, compares rates of student achievement, scrutinizes the overuse of the lecture approach, and reviews effective instructional strategies. Concludes with some specific recommendations to maximize the benefits of block scheduling in the future.
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School Change and Block Scheduling - Web site offers tips on developing and implementing an alternative (block) schedule.
The Problem With Block Scheduling - The Case Against Block Scheduling: An Educational Fad that Hurts Academic Performance.
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