The purpose of this mixed method research study was to determine the perception of Glenview Middle/High School teachers and leaders on 4x4 block scheduling and blended learning. The constructivist theory, community of inquiry, and self-efficacy theory were used to understand the relationships explored in this study. Researchers obtained data from…

The purpose of this mixed method research study was to determine the perception of Glenview Middle/High School teachers and leaders on 4x4 block scheduling and blended learning. The constructivist theory, community of inquiry, and self-efficacy theory were used to understand the relationships explored in this study. Researchers obtained data from…

Universities across the globe are considering how to effect meaningful change in their higher education (HE) delivery in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic and shifting student learning preferences. This paper reports on a descriptive case- study of whole-of-institution curriculum reform at one regional Australian university, where more traditional…

The transition to online teaching as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic led many universities to think strategically about the delivery of learning, teaching and assessment and the subsequent implications for student engagement and attainment. This piece of research builds upon literature around 'immersive scheduling', referred to as 'block…

To aid students during COVID-19, the University of Pikeville transitioned all undergraduate classes to no-cost alternatives for course textbooks. Additionally, the academic calendar was modified for the first time in the institution's 130-year history from a traditional 16- week semester to 8-week block scheduling. This case study explores…