Prisoners of Time

Prisoners of Time
Author: United States. National Education Commission on Time and Learning
Publisher: Commission
Total Pages: 58
Release: 1994
Genre: Education
ISBN:

Teaching in the Block

Teaching in the Block
Author: Michael D. Rettig
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2013-11-20
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1317921232

This bestseller describes alternatives to lecturing, traditional questioning, and individual pencil and paper tasks. It offers practical advice on how teachers can harness the potential of the extended period.

Elementary School Scheduling

Elementary School Scheduling
Author: Michael D. Rettig
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2013-09-27
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1317928016

This practical book and its accompanying downloadable resources include over 100 schedules to help elementary schools raise student achievement.

The Block Scheduling Handbook

The Block Scheduling Handbook
Author: J. Allen Queen
Publisher: Corwin Press
Total Pages: 332
Release: 2008-12-19
Genre: Education
ISBN: 145228038X

"A wonderful guide for school leaders as they create a contemporary schedule for middle and high school students to take advantage of a variety of curricular offerings. This second addition is comprehensive, with numerous subject-centered examples and detailed specifics for those desiring to move to more advanced designs. It is no wonder why Queen is often referred to as the father of the new block schedule." —Henry Peel, Wachovia Distinguished Professor East Carolina University A comprehensive, step-by-step handbook on making the most of block scheduling! Block scheduling is one of the most popular ways of restructuring the school day, and schools engaged in some form of alternative scheduling have seen significant benefits. This ready-to-use guidebook provides educators with the tools they need to design a successful block scheduling program that results in better student-teacher rapport, more in-depth learning, improved discipline, higher morale, and better grades. Revised to include updated resources and a brand-new overview on block scheduling, this second edition provides: Insightful discussions of elementary, middle, and high schools on the block, including an in-depth case study of an ideal elementary curriculum Three specific block schedule models, the advantages and disadvantages of each, and ways to find the best fit Classroom management and student-centered instructional strategies for the block Guidance on curriculum alignment, instructional evaluation, and assessment methods Forms and sample lessons to get programs up and running For educators designing a new scheduling program or needing support for an existing one, The Block Scheduling Handbook is the ideal resource.

Focus on the Wonder Years

Focus on the Wonder Years
Author: Jaana Juvonen
Publisher: Rand Corporation
Total Pages: 181
Release: 2004-03-25
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0833036157

Young teens undergo multiple changes that seem to set them apart from other students. But do middle schools actually meet their special needs? The authors describe some of the challenges and offer ways to tackle them, such as reassessing the organization of grades K-12; specifically assisting the students most in need; finding ways to prevent disciplinary problems; and helping parents understand how they can help their children learn at home.

A Practice-based Model of STEM Teaching

A Practice-based Model of STEM Teaching
Author: Alpaslan Sahin
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 310
Release: 2015-07-21
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9463000194

The STEM Students on the Stage (SOS)TM model was developed by Harmony Public Schools with the goal of teaching rigorous content in an engaging, fun and effective way. In this book, you will learn that the STEM SOS model is not only helping students learn STEM content and develop 21st-century skills, but also helping teachers improve their classroom climate through increased student-teacher communication and a reduction in classroom management issues. There are at least two ways in which this book is innovative. First, you will find student videos and websites associated with QR codes; readers can use their QR readers to watch student videos related to the content in the chapter and see student e-portfolio samples at their Google sites. This provides the opportunity to see that what is discussed in the book actually happened. Second, the book is not about a theory; it is an actual implemented model that has evolved through the years and has been used in more than 25 schools since 2012. Every year, the model continues to be improved to increase its rigor and ease of implementation for both teachers and students. In addition to using the book as a classroom teacher resource and guide, it can also be used as a textbook in advanced graduate level curriculum and instruction, educational leadership, and STEM education programs. Therefore, STEM educators, leaders, pre-service and in-service teachers and graduate students will all benefit from reading this book. Appendices will be one of the favorite aspects of this book for teachers who are constantly looking for ready-to-use student and teacher handouts and activities. Full handouts, including formative and summative assessments materials and grading rubrics, will provide an opportunity for teachers and curriculum directors to understand the ideas and secrets behind the STEM SOS model. Lastly, STEM directors will find this to be one of the best STEM teaching model examples on the market because the model has fully accessible student and teacher handouts, assessment materials, rubrics and hundreds of student products (e-portfolios including video presentations and project brochures) online.

Block Scheduling

Block Scheduling
Author: Michael D. Rettig
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 219
Release: 2013-11-20
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1317921828

This bestseller shows you how block schedules can enhance learning and instruction, increase opportunities for students, and improve teachers' performance. It provides practical tools for planning and implementation.

Horace's School

Horace's School
Author: Theodore R. Sizer
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 260
Release: 1992
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780395755341

Since the late 1970s, Theodore Sizer has studied and worked among hundreds of American high schools. His research was first published in 1984 in Horace's Compromise, and since then, the scope ofally. Sizer now proposes a process of redesign which respects the best of the rich traditions of secondary schooling while doing far more to educate our youth.

The 4 X 4 Block Schedule

The 4 X 4 Block Schedule
Author: J. Allen Queen
Publisher: Eye On Education
Total Pages: 192
Release: 1998
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9781883001568

This practical book shows you how to motivate and train teachers, establish community support, develop new classroom strategies, and measure success of the 4 X 4 block schedule.