In PrintBlock Scheduling: A Catalyst for Change in High Schools By Robert Lynn Canady & Michael D. Rettig, 1995 The book presents detailed descriptions of alternative types of block schedules and discusses their effects on teachers and students. The book shows administrators how to organize their schools so that time enhances instruction and fosters learning. The authors have also edited the book Teaching in the Block, which offers practical advice on how teachers can harness the potential of the extended period. Both are available from: Eye On Education 6 Depot Way West Suite 106 Larchmont, NY 10538; (914) 833-0551, fax (914) 833-0761 order@eyeoneducation.com; www.eyeoneducation.com Block Scheduling: Teaching Strategies for the Restructured School Day National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), 1997 A compilation of articles from the NSTA journal "The Science Teacher," this book includes articles by teachers who are using block scheduling successfully and are able to do more laboratory work and hands-on activities. An introduction relates the process to current goals and standards for science education.
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On the WebCAREI carei.coled.umn.edu
The Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement at the University
of Minnesota has a section of its web site devoted to block scheduling. It
includes CAREI's research report on block scheduling, a literature review, a list of
schools around the country currently using block scheduling, and links to research, books,
and other web sites. CAREI also maintains
a block scheduling discussion group.
The Regional Alliance formed a discussion group around scheduling which is now
managed by the National Institute for Community Innovation. You can use the
Hub to subscribe to the list and review past
discussions. You can also subscribe by sending e-mail to:
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