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Wolf, Alison – Mathematics in School, 1989
Discusses teaching methods related to timetabling and scheduling tasks. Analyzes a hierarchy of difficulties for the tasks. Reports success rates for each of the four difficulty types. (YP)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Higher Education, Mathematical Applications, Mathematics Materials
Schoenstein, Robert – Executive Educator, 1995
Five years of block scheduling at Roy J. Wasson High School in Colorado Springs, Colorado, has reduced the stress levels for staff and students. Increases have occurred in the average daily attendance rate, in the percentage of students on the honor roll, and in the college-enrollment rate. A sidebar lists 10 suggestions for making the transition…
Descriptors: Advanced Placement, High Schools, School Culture, School Schedules
Harlan, Bill; Mahan, Don – 1988
Currently, 30 California community colleges have adopted flexible calendars, which permit up to 15 of the 175 days of legally required faculty service to be used for authorized non-instructional activities. A broad range of flex activities are authorized under Title V of the State Education Code, including staff development or in-service training,…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Educational Planning, Educational Strategies, Flexible Scheduling

Rettig, Michael D.; Colbert, Chris K. – Perspectives in Education and Deafness, 1995
The implementation of block scheduling by a middle school for deaf and blind students is described. Longer class periods on alternating days were found to expand teachers' opportunities to plan interdisciplinary instruction that addressed individual learning styles. An extension center was developed to provide reinforcement, enrichment, and…
Descriptors: Alternate Day Schedules, Deaf Blind, Educational Planning, Intermediate Grades
Hoffman, Elizabeth, Comp. – Teaching Music, 1995
Maintains that many schools have changed to a form of block scheduling. Describes and discusses the impact of several models of block scheduling. Asserts that, when music educators understand the consequences of various scheduling options, they can be more credible participants in discussions of how best to schedule school time. (CFR)
Descriptors: Educational Environment, Educational Strategies, Music Education, Music Teachers
McDonald, Frederick J. – 1983
A fresh approach to classroom management, which responds both to the present body of knowledge in this area and extends to beginning teachers a practical, flexible, and simple method of maintaining classroom control, is presented. Shortcomings of previous management theories (in particular, the Direct Instruction Model) are discussed, and the need…
Descriptors: Beginning Teachers, Classroom Environment, Classroom Research, Classroom Techniques

Brett, Monroe – Social Education, 1996
Asserts that longer class periods must be approached and planned in a completely different manner than shorter periods. A 90-minute period requires a higher degree of teacher preparation and a critical focus on objectives and planning. Includes a summary of questions, predictions, and findings from teachers. (MJP)
Descriptors: Block Scheduling, Classroom Environment, Educational Planning, Flexible Scheduling
Louisiana Department of Education, 2006
This report describes the importance of redesigned high schools to engage full high school communities in the deliberate rethinking of virtually everything, ranging from how time is used, to how adults are deployed, even to the "places"where learning occurs. Essentially, redesigned high schools: (1) have high expectations for all…
Descriptors: Student Needs, High Schools, Time Blocks, Scheduling

Queen, J. Allen; And Others – Social Studies, 1996
Provides an overview of the arguments for and against block scheduling in the social studies. Teachers appreciate the extra time to develop key concepts, incorporate creativity in their instruction, and implement a variety of class activities. Reviews relevant procedures and teaching skills and recommends strategies for improving the…
Descriptors: Block Scheduling, Classroom Environment, Educational Innovation, Flexible Scheduling

Hilbert, Gail Kurtz – Nursing Outlook, 1979
Describes advantages and disadvantages of teaching weekend nursing courses at Gloucester County Community College, Sewell, N.J., incorporating the content of the four-semester weekday associate degree nursing program into a Saturday-Sunday semester and trimester schedule. (MF)
Descriptors: Access to Education, Allied Health Occupations Education, Associate Degrees, Community Colleges
Strugnell, William – Education Canada, 1982
Describes the art education program in Moncton, New Brunswick (Canada) from elementary school through senior high, emphasizing art as a serious discipline that demands a coherent structure, definite objectives, sequential learning skills, reasonable expectations of both product and process, a regular place in the timetable, and trained teachers…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Art Education, Art Teachers, Classroom Environment