The hypothesis of this study was that student course-taking on the block schedules contributes to the comprehensive nature of the high school and the differentiated curriculum. Because of the shift of time associated with the block schedule, it was hypothesized that students would spend significantly less time studying the core academic…

In this paper, educators in a suburban middle school promote the positive educational outcomes from an alternating-day block schedule at their middle school. Comparisons are cited in student achievement and school climate indicators between the block schedule and the eight-period day with shorter classes. The paper cites several advantages of the…

To address the growing interest in campus planning, design, and construction projects, this anthology compiles articles previously published in "Facilities Manager." The beginning chapters focus on campus architecture, master planning, and project planning. The mid-section of the book offers information on the critical issues of time management,…

The Model Schedule for a Capital Improvement Program described in this paper encourages school leaders to consider a more holistic view of the planning process. It is intended to assist those responsible for educational facility planning, who must assure that all important and relevant tasks are accomplished in a timely manner. The model's six…

As forms of school restructuring sweep the nation, teachers are interested in how block scheduling will influence their models of professional development. This report examines the effects of a high school's transition from a traditional to a hybrid schedule--three traditional and two block classes each day--on science teaching and learning.…

Researchers designed and piloted a questionnaire that measures the level of implementation of exemplary middle school practices (based on the work of P. George and W. Alexander, 1993) using Rasch measurement theory. Assistant principals (n=26) participated in telephone interviews by responding to a 27-item questionnaire that contains items…

Outlines the workings of a successful middle school, which serves the interests of sixth, seventh, and eighth grade pupils. (Author/RK)

Article considered the use of the modular schedule and its meaning for the student, his parents, and the school. (RK)

Computer technicians bring to school scheduling a certain naivete regarding the operation of schools. School administrators play a fundamental role of informing technicians about education scheduling needs. (Author)

Presents comments on training courses that were administered through a multi-media instruction process. (RK)

A Department of Educational Management and Administration was set up in May, 1968, which has been arranging inservice study groups on various aspects of school administration. One of its particular concerns is timetabling, including the most efficient use of teaching time and space. An Advisory Service is maintained for those individual…

Conflict is seen between the intended use strategies of the new'' social studies projects and present systems in classroom and school practice at present, including schedules, self instruction, large group lectures, lab situations, etc. (JB)

A summary of a report evaluating four schools designed and constructed following precise systems performance specifications and systems concepts. (Author)

Attempts to show that the question of class size is a complex one that should not be dealt with in isolation from such variables as desired quality of education, subject being taught, teacher attitude, total number of professional staff members working with students, and method of instruction. (Author/JN)