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Block Scheduling for the Middle Level: A Cautionary Tale about the Best Features of Secondary School Models.
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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
Learning "In" and "For" the Outdoors.
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Broda, Herbert W. – Middle School Journal, 2002
Discusses outdoor education to improve student participation and learning in skill and subject areas. Relates outdoor education to constructivism, flexible scheduling, hands-on experiences, performance-based standards, multiple intelligences, cooperative learning, and interdisciplinary curriculum. Lists Web sites related to outdoor education. (DLH)
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Cooperative Learning, Curriculum Design, Early Adolescents
Differentiating Instruction To Teach All Learners.
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Brimfield, Renee; Masci, Frank; DeFiore, Denise – Middle School Journal, 2002
Discusses differentiation in terms of the instructional program, school organization, staff development, and extensions beyond the classroom. Suggests learning activities with differing levels of cognitive challenge as vehicles for differentiated classrooms. Focuses curriculum on global citizenship and themes of identity, connections,…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Block Scheduling, Curriculum Design, Disadvantaged Youth