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Download full textMcPartland, James M. – 1987
This study tests the general hypothesis that there is no single best way to organize a middle school to meet the variety of needs of early adolescent students. Using data from a sample of 433 schools in the Pennsylvania Educational Quality Assessment, it examines the effects of self-contained classroom instruction and departmentalization on two…
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Class Organization, Class Size, Departments
Peer reviewedBrett, 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
