...today
in our geometry block we will discuss...
An Example Block Schedule:
Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri
| Block I | English 1 | Geometry | English 1 | Geometry | English 1/ Geometry |
| Block II | French 2 | Biology | French 2 | Biology | French 2/ Biology |
| Block III | Computer Concepts | Computer Concepts | Computer Concepts | Computer Concepts | Computer Concepts |
| Block IV | PE 1 | Fine Art | PE 1 | Fine Art | PE 1/ Fine Art |
-Block Scheduling: Good or Bad?
A spanish teacher currently on block scheduling
in a Florida High School:
"...after one term on the Block my students' scores are significantly lower on chapter tests. No I should say ATROCIOUS. I've changed the content of my class to teach only the basics and... teaching Spanish will be a nightmare."
Can this be true about block scheduling?
Is it more negative then positive?
Many other comments similar to this one can
be found in many resources.
Some benefits of Block Scheduling
Some Problems with Block Scheduling
- A less hectic and stressful schedule
- 20-50 min attention span are very commonly cited
- More opportunities for students
- Material is watered down to take up time in class
- More relevant instruction
- Students taking all Science, Math, English classes may
- Extended lab opportunities
experience a gap of 8-13 months before taking another
- Fewer discipline problems
related class(traditional gap is no longer than 4 months
- Reduced failures
- Many students take ACT & SAT at the end of the
- Better attendance
school year, while they had relative classes way back in
- Greater scheduling flexability
the fall
- Reduction in the total number
- Students that transfer in and out between block scheduling
of students and preparations
have many problems.
- Increased student achievement
- Some classes require year round participation, not just one
semester
*This list was compiled by Blair
Lybbert
and was published in Texas
Study
of Secondary Education.
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