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Peer reviewedWilson, Joe; Stokes, Laura C. – American Secondary Education, 2000
Surveyed for their perceptions, students attending four Alabama block-scheduled high schools identified block scheduling as more effective than traditional scheduling. Perceptions are unrelated to years of student experience. Teachers use more diverse strategies; students earn more graduation credits; instructional climate is improved; and making…
Descriptors: Block Scheduling, High Schools, Program Effectiveness, School Schedules
Peer reviewedLiu, Jane; Dye, Judith F. – American Secondary Education, 1998
Compares teacher and student perceptions about a block scheduling system operating in two rural Alabama high schools since 1995 to 1996. Surveys completed by 481 students and 60 teachers indicated that both groups supported the new schedule. However, teachers' attitudes were more positive than their students'. Fully 58% of the students wanted…
Descriptors: Block Scheduling, High Schools, Low Income Counties, Program Implementation
