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Hackmann, Donald G. – Middle School Journal, 2002
Explains why block scheduling has become accepted practice at the secondary level and describes potential benefits for middle level schools. Shares common scheduling approaches and discusses their appropriateness for use at the middle level. Presents alternative models that would permit middle school faculties to capitalize on the benefits of…
Descriptors: Block Scheduling, Class Organization, Flexible Scheduling, Middle Schools
Dougherty, Barbara – 1998
Previous research has shown that by varying instructional time, schools can better accommodate students' different rates of learning. One method that schools use to meet this challenge is block scheduling; different models which are described. The focus is on the benefits and disadvantages of various models. One of the benefits is block…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Alternate Day Schedules, Block Scheduling, Educational Strategies