Download or read book Impact of the Modified Accelerated Block Schedule in Texas Region Fifteen Public High Schools as Perceived by School Administrators written by Ketta Lou Garduno and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Modified Block Scheduling written by James Roderick Finley and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Purpose of the study . The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of modified block scheduling on a suburban midwestern high school. Procedures . Case study research methodology was used to determine how modified block scheduling had impacted the school from the perspective of students, parents, teachers, and administrators. Findings . The following findings were identified: (1) The general perception of modified block scheduling has remained positive prior to, during, and after implementation. (2) Students, teachers, and administrators perceived that instruction had changed after the implementation of modified block scheduling. (3) The impact of instructional changes was to enhance learning opportunities for some students. (4) The modified block schedule had a positive impact on school climate. (5) The seminar period (AIM) each Thursday was used in a positive manner by some school participants and was not by others. (6) It was a concern of the teaching staff that they did not have a plan period one day a week. Teachers viewed those days without a plan period as difficult. (7) The modified block schedule appeared to be more beneficial for higher achieving students than lower achieving students. While these findings were supported by a variety of data sources, an obvious question remains. Are the perceived positive attributes of modified block scheduling in this school parallel to other schools with similar schedules? This question, in addition to others is left for further research.

Download or read book Implementing Block Scheduling written by Barbara J. Hagens and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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 The Impact of Block Scheduling on Student Achievement Attendance and Discipline at the High School Level written by Smooth (Poet) and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to determine the impact block scheduling has on (a) student academic achievement, discipline, and attendance, and (b) administrator, teacher, and student perceptions. The study compared 2005-2010 data from a high school utilizing the A/B block schedule and a high school under a traditional schedule, in one suburban school district. The study used mixed methods. The quantitative data described, analyzed, and interpreted reading and math FCAT [Florida Comprehensive Achievement Test] scores, attendance rates, and discipline referrals from 2005-2010. A total of seven repeated ANOVAs were conducted to analyze the difference between the two schedule designs with respect to two achievement indicators; reading and math FCAT scores. The qualitative data offered a voice to administrators, teachers, and students, and was gathered through individual face-to-face, email, or phone interviews. The quantitative findings for the study yielded the following conclusions: (1) students experienced higher FCAT reading scores on the A/B block schedule than the traditional schedule; (2) students experienced higher FCAT math scores under the traditional schedule than the A/B block schedule; (3) attendance rates decreased for students under the A/B block schedule and increased for students under the traditional schedule; and (4) discipline referrals decreased at a higher rate for students under the traditional schedule than students under the A/B block schedule. The administrator, teacher, and student perceptions contributed to the following qualitative findings for the study: (1) block scheduling fosters extended learning sessions when properly planned; (2) with fewer transitions discipline issues decreased; (3) attendance was not affected by the block schedule; (4) block schedule allows for the implementation of various instructional strategies; and (5) transitioning from a traditional to a block schedule was thought to be difficult at first, but attainable, and would alleviate any feelings of being rushed. Four appendixes present: (1) Florida High School Report Card; (2) Interview Questions; (3) Participant Consent Form; and (4) Parental Permission Form. (Contains 22 tables.).

Download or read book The Impact of Block Scheduling on Academic Achievement and the Perceptions of Teachers and Administrators in Selected South Florida High Schools written by Michael Cosimano and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 340 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 224 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 Richard B. Miles and published by GIA Publications. This book was released on 1996 with total page 246 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 Making Creative Schedules Work in Middle and High Schools written by Elliot Y. Merenbloom and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2006-12-28 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical, user-friendly resource provides a step-by-step process for restructuring blocks of learning time to improve student-teacher relationships and promote more positive learning experiences.

Download or read book Block Scheduling in Texas Public High Schools written by and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Qualitative Study on the Impact of Block Scheduling in High School on College and Career Readiness written by William J. Hender and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Preparing students for the 21st century learning standards has become paramount. Calls for reform in education and an emphasis on college and career readiness in the 21st century have been prescribed as key to providing proper instruction. The implementation of these skills often require changes to the traditional high school schedule. One solution that has regained popularity is the creation of block scheduling. There has been an abundance of research conducted on the advantages and disadvantages of block scheduling, however little research has been conducted as to whether or not alternative scheduling has an effect on students once they attend college.The purpose of this study is to examine the perceptions of current college students and their preparedness for college and career experiences based on receiving instruction in a block scheduling format while in high school. The information collected in this study included seventy-eight valid surveys for 49 females and 29 males, three focus groups of 15 participants (4m, 9f), and six individual qualitative interviews (1m, 5f) with students who had graduated between the years of 2001 and 2019 from a specific school district in Suffolk County, Long Island where block scheduling was present. Responses were coded using nVivo software and themes were analyzed.Results from this study indicate that participants perceived to have an advantage in their preparedness for college after experiencing block scheduling throughout their high school career. Perceived advantages included having the stamina to stay focused, being familiar with the structure of the schedule, and a greater skill set in the areas of collaboration, time management, organization, work/study habits, and communication through rigorous high school experiences.

Download or read book Block Scheduling in the High School written by Stephanie Woronowicz and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The 4 X 4 Block Schedule written by J. Allen Queen and published by Eye On Education. This book was released on 1998 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical book shows you how to motivate and train teachers, establish community support, develop new classroom strategies, and measure success of the 4 X 4 block schedule.

Download or read book The Impact of a Block Schedule as Perceived by Teachers of Various Academic Fields Within a Secondary School Setting written by Brian A. Zychowski and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 416 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 Resources in Education written by and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 688 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: