Using a Modified Block Schedule to Create a Positive Learning Environment

Discusses the implementation of a modified block schedule with three-teacher teams to deepen student engagement and understanding of the curriculum. Considers benefits of the block for students and teachers, and the starting assumptions and goals of the schedule, along with cautions for change. (JPB...

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Published inMiddle school journal Vol. 31; no. 1; pp. 14 - 20
Main Authors Ullrich, Walter J., Yeamen, John T.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Taylor & Francis 01.09.1999
National Middle School Association
Subjects
Arts
Block Scheduling
Change Strategies
Curriculum Development
Educational Environment
Focus Section: Teaching Young Adolescents
High schools
Learning
Mathematics education
Middle Schools
Scheduling
School Schedules
Secondary school curricula
Secondary school social studies
Student Participation
Teachers
Team Teaching
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Summary:Discusses the implementation of a modified block schedule with three-teacher teams to deepen student engagement and understanding of the curriculum. Considers benefits of the block for students and teachers, and the starting assumptions and goals of the schedule, along with cautions for change. (JPB)
ISSN:0094-0771
2327-6223
DOI:10.1080/00940771.1999.11494604