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Download full textMetzker, Bill – 2003
The use of time in school is undergoing close scrutiny. Over the years, educators have sought to enhance learning time through such reforms as block scheduling and year-round schools. School time can be conceived as an inverted pyramid, in which allocated time (total time in the school day or year) forms the top tier, engaged time (time-on-task)…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Elementary Secondary Education, Programs, Time Factors (Learning)
Irmsher, Karen – 1996
This digest examines problems inherent in the traditional school scheduling pattern. It offers block scheduling as an option and describes variations in block schedules. It then looks at the benefits and challenges of block scheduling and concludes with a few suggestions for making the transition. Proponents argue that block scheduling allows for…
Descriptors: Alternate Day Schedules, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Flexible Scheduling
Milbourne, Linda A.; Haury, David L. – 1999
This digest presents information for parents regarding science and math homework. The benefits of homework are discussed and guidelines for gauging the amount of time spent on homework are given. Suggestions for family policies and procedures for helping children complete homework assignments are also presented. (WRM)
Descriptors: Assignments, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Homework
Potts, Bonnie – 1993
Several recent investigations have suggested that students need help with their notes, as even successful students may fail to record many ideas communicated by the lecturer. Results also suggest that there is value in having students participate in the notetaking process in that they are more likely to remember what they have noted, even if full…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Encoding (Psychology), Higher Education, Instructional Effectiveness
Ellis, Thomas I. – 1984
Arguments for lengthening the school day and/or school year are predicated on the notion that more time devoted to learning will yield proportionally higher achievement scores. Research reveals, however, that the correlation between time and achievement is far slighter than expected. The quality of instructional time is more important than…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cost Effectiveness, Elementary Secondary Education, Extended School Day
Hiebert, Bryan; Conger, Stu – 1995
A major survey of career and employment counseling in Canada was completed in 1993, with over 1600 counselors, department heads and managers of counseling centers, and regional directors working in career and employment counseling centers being polled. Survey results indicated: (1) there is a strong need for evaluation in all aspects of career…
Descriptors: Career Counseling, Counseling Effectiveness, Counseling Services, Counselor Evaluation
Peterson-del Mar, David – 1994
When created and operated appropriately, school-site councils can be a very useful component of school renewal. Councils are difficult to create, since members must shift roles, compromise strongly held beliefs, and invest considerable time, energy, and know-how. Advantages of group decision making are bringing diverse experience and expertise to…
Descriptors: Accountability, Administrator Role, Communication Skills, Community Involvement
