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Peer reviewedSchultz, Robert Arthur – Gifted Child Today, 2000
This article discusses the purpose of block scheduling, types of block scheduling (alternate day, accelerated block scheduling, and the Copernican Plan), and how many facets of block scheduling can enhance gifted and talented learner experiences. The need for teacher training to meet the needs of gifted learners is emphasized. (Contains…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Acceleration (Education), Block Scheduling, Elementary Secondary Education
Direct linkZepeda, Sally J.; Mayers, R. Stewart – Review of Educational Research, 2006
In this analysis of 58 empirical studies of high school block scheduling, the authors report findings in and across five groupings. Within groups, data were inconsistent regarding whether teachers' practices changed, but teachers believed that staff development was necessary to teach in a block schedule. Block scheduling appeared to increase…
Descriptors: High Schools, Standardized Tests, Grade Point Average, Block Scheduling
Download full textSmith, Douglas C.; Davis, Diane C.; Everett, Donna R.; Kruger, Diane; McLaren, Constance H.; Morse, H. Pauletta; Nelson, Sandra J.; Smith, Gloria Jean; Yacht, Carol; Yohon, Teresa – 2002
Identifies and assesses various nontraditional approaches to business education in high school, university, and graduate school. "Block Scheduling: Considerations for Business Education" (Gloria Jean Smith, Douglas C. Smith) describes ways to maximize learning for high school students by restructuring class time. "Distance Learning: Challenges and…
Descriptors: Alternative Teacher Certification, Block Scheduling, Business Education, Business Education Teachers
