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Block Scheduling

What is block scheduling?

·        Scheduling of longer-than-traditional periods

·        Fewer classes, each for a longer period of time each day, but for only part of each year or not meeting everyday.

·        Originated as a result of a summer school program for students who were having difficulty in school.

Types of block schedules

·        Intensive

·        Alternating days

·        Modified block

Why go to block scheduling?

·        Efficiency and individualization

·        Less reliance on lecture, more use of active student involvement strategies

·        Greater faculty interaction

·        Students have the potential to take more classes

·        Students and teachers can focus on fewer classes

·        Quality time for students for learn

·        Variety in teaching approaches

·        Elimination of studyhalls and replace them with guided practice

·        Elimination of disruptions in the school day, use of access time for class meeting, etc.

·        Flexibility to meet the needs of local school

Concerns regarding block scheduling

·        Students missing class

·        Substitute teacher

·        Elective Offerings

·        Balance of student schedules

·        School missed due to activities

·        Transfer students

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