Download or read book A Longitudinal Study of Block Scheduling Versus Traditional Scheduling in Mississippi Schools written by Linda Oettiker Smith and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Perceptions of Teachers and Administrators of the Effectiveness of Block Scheduling in Mississippi High Schools written by and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The call for reform to raise student achievement has required educators, school leaders, and researchers to look for new methods to improve the learning process. One method used increasingly is block scheduling. Block scheduling is the restructuring of the school day into classes much longer than the traditional 50-55 minute class period. The purpose of this study was to determine high school principals' and teachers' perceptions of block scheduling in Mississippi high schools in three areas: achievement, attendance, and discipline. Many theorists believe that a person's perceptions form the basis of reality for that person. If a teacher believes that block scheduling is effective, then for them, it is effective. Because some theorists believe that there is little to be gained from general studies that compare the objective results of block scheduling with the objective results of traditional scheduling since these comparisons have shown mixed results, this study addressed the social validity of block scheduling which is the extent to which participants perceive the worthiness of block scheduling. The research design used in this study was a cross sectional survey design. A researcher-developed survey instrument was used to collect data from teachers and principals in Mississippi high schools that had implemented block scheduling in the last 5 years. A total of 22 schools were used for the study. A 5 point Likert-type scale was used to measure respondents' perceptions of the effectiveness of block scheduling on the three areas. While both principals and teachers appeared to have positive perceptions of the impact block scheduling has on student achievement, discipline, and attendance, principals had a more positive perception than teachers in all three areas. Both groups appeared to believe that student discipline was the most positively affected area, while attendance was the least positively affected. Recommendations based upon the findings of this study included conducting: (a) studies that include a larger sample of principals, (b) studies that identify student perceptions of block scheduling, and (c) studies to determine how important staff development is when implementing block scheduling.
Download or read book Block Scheduling Versus Traditional Scheduling written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Study of Student Achievement on Block Scheduling Versus Traditional Scheduling in a Middle Tennessee High School written by Betty Pierce Hendrickson and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Block Scheduling written by Don C. Adams and published by R & L Education. This book was released on 1997 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adams and Salvaterra show how block scheduling can help teachers become more creative in instructional strategies and find higher satisfaction on the job. Students' grades improve, they can complete more courses and administrators and faculty can become more student-centered, discussion-oriented, and focused on complex academic tasks. Staff development and continual training throughout the change process are keys to implementing successful changes. Block Scheduling will help each school find its own pathway to success.
Download or read book Perceptions of Students and Teachers on Block Scheduling Versus Traditional Scheduling in High School Mathematics Classes written by Nicole M. Allen and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book 4 4 Block Scheduling Vs Traditional Scheduling written by David L. Kreutz and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Teacher Perceptions Regarding the Influence Block Scheduling Has on Student Learning as Compared to Traditional Scheduling in Middle Schools written by Rhonda Dunham and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to compare middle school teachers' perceptions on student learning in A/B block schedules and traditional schedules in schools with grade configurations of 6 through 8. Responses to the survey were disaggregated by schedule type and years of teaching experience within groups and between groups. Middle school teachers in the A/B block schedule perceived their schedule had a greater impact on student learning on over 90% of the survey responses. In addition the A/B block schedule teachers perceived their instructional strategies were more diverse than the traditional schedule middle teachers. While professional development demonstrated significant differences between the two groups, the differences were not as many or as large.
Download or read book A Comparison of Traditional Scheduling Versus Block Scheduling in a Suburban High School written by Gena Marie Balsimo and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Documents one high school's move from a traditional schedule to a four-period block schedule. Examines the effects of scheduling on student achievement including grade point averages, ACT test scores, Advanced Placement scores, discipline, attendance, retention, and drop out rates. Data are from the school district's database using only student scores and cover a nine-year period. Analysis shows a significant improvement in the relationship between block scheduling and grade point averages, dropout/enrollment rates, failure rates, and daily attendance rates.
Download or read book Block Scheduling Versus Traditional Scheduling written by Sandra Bickel and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Test Score Comparison Between Block and Traditional Scheduling written by Yancy J. Ford and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author's abstract: The purpose of this study was to examine how schools utilizing block scheduling and traditional scheduling models differ in achievement levels on the five Georgia End-ofCourse Exams (EOCT) and the Georgia High School Graduation Writing test (GHSWT) at two high schools in rural South Georgia. The researcher investigated if there is a differential benefit in terms of higher EOCT/GHSWT scores during block or traditional scheduling when considering demographic variables student gender, race, or SES. No experimentation occurred as the study relied on historical data. Both high schools were examined individually; comparing the five EOCT's and the GHSWT under the block schedule during the 2011-2012 school with the same exams under the 7-period traditional schedule during the 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 school terms. The design comparison for this quasi-experimental study was a 2-group non-random selection design comparing each school to itself rather to each other. Each school is very different in terms of student demographics; therefore the examination with each school is imperative. This study used quantitative statistics so that clear concrete data is used to show evidence to which schedule students performed best on from a standardized assessment view. In addition, descriptive statistics was used including means and standard deviations. A multi-way ANOVA with 6 factors (schedule, sex, race, SES, classification, and school year) was used to determine if a significant difference existed between the students instructed on a 4 x 4 block schedule and students instructed on a seven-period day traditional schedule. The multi-way ANOVA allowed for testing of interactions among predictors. The interactions helped show if any specific sub-groups benefited more operating under one scheduling model than another. After an in-depth study and analysis of a Test score comparison between block and traditional scheduling of two schools and twelve subject areas, the results indicated a significant difference in mean scores by school year in two of the twelve subjects. Writing scores at School 1 were significantly different indicating the change from block to a traditional schedule was a positive move, and Biology scores at School 2 were significantly different indicating the change from block to a traditional schedule was a positive move. However, at both schools in all twelve areas, the overall mean test score slightly increased each year indicating the possibility the move from block scheduling to a more traditional scheduling model could be positive given more time.
Download or read book The Effects of Block Scheduling Versus Traditional Scheduling on Georgia End of course Tests written by Pamela Joyce Floyd and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Efficacy of High School Scheduling Policies written by Mary Osborne Chambless and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Questions Answers About Block Scheduling written by John Brucato and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-04-11 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For administrators and others involved in the transition to block schedules, this book provides answers to the complex and challenging questions raised by the curious and the skeptical. It demonstrates how to overcome obstacles to systemic school improvements.
Download or read book Block Scheduling written by Michael D. Rettig and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-11-20 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This bestseller shows you how block schedules can enhance learning and instruction, increase opportunities for students, and improve teachers' performance. It provides practical tools for planning and implementation.
Download or read book Teachers Perceptions of Four by Four Block Scheduling and Student Academic Success in Two Southeastern Mississippi High Schools written by Cephus Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Block Scheduling Versus Traditional Scheduling written by Dena S. Mobus and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
