Describes varieties of scheduling, inadequacy of the short-period schedule, and the historical background of block scheduling. Discusses effective block scheduling at the middle-grades level and advantages of fan-block schedules. Outlines classroom strategies for use in blocks and a sample learning-cycle lesson for social studies. (SR)

Presents suggestions and examples which show teachers how using the library media center for block scheduling can enhance their work in the classroom and give library media specialists ideas for expanding services. Discusses individual research, activities in the classroom, learning stations, media skills-based activities, team teaching, state…