Maintains that many schools have changed to a form of block scheduling. Describes and discusses the impact of several models of block scheduling. Asserts that, when music educators understand the consequences of various scheduling options, they can be more credible participants in discussions of how best to schedule school time. (CFR)

This monograph is one of 12 that address various topics in the area of CETA/education linkages. They were designed to provide those individuals interested in the development and implementation of CETA/education linkages with information that will serve to enhance the quality of existing programs and facilitate the efficient and effective…

A study was made of inservice education activities for a selected group of public elementary school teachers in Indianapolis, with emphasis on patterns of participation, activities offered to, and desired by, teachers, teacher evaluation of activities, opinions on administration of the program, and recommended improvements. Questionnaire…

At the Institut Universitaire de Technologie in Nancy, France, most English language teaching has been organized on a mixed extensive/intensive pattern. As a result of certain negative effects of the established "session intensive," another methodology was tried, called "session libre." This session involved several techniques:…

As part of a curriculum class in English for doctoral students at Ball State University, these scenarios present an attempt to create an English curriculum that will meet the educational needs of the next generation. The scenarios are based on visits made by the students to Northside High School in Muncie, Indiana. The students analyzed the…

Describes various forms of block scheduling at the high school level and offers guidelines for scheduling special-education courses. Stresses the importance of special and regular teacher communication and collaboration, the use of different instructional strategies during the longer blocks, and positive effects of block scheduling on student…

Believes that music-teacher education is the most important link for ensuring the quality of music programs in grades K through 12. Addresses a variety of issues concerning music education that should be taught to future music teachers, such as dealing with block scheduling, teaching diverse students, and integrating technology into the music…

In this article, the author describes how he had revised his course expectations and English teaching methods in Room 109 at Mountain Valley High School in Rumford, Maine, with support from the writing center staff. He instituted thematic portfolios, self-selected reading with a wide range of projects in response to that reading, periodic student…

Academic administrators play a critical role in supporting and otherwise encouraging faculty to participate in web-based learning. In the fall of 2000, administrators at five academic institutions in the University of Texas System were surveyed concerning their attitudes on web-based learning. Administrators were defined as Chairs, Deans, and Vice…

Describes a middle school science programs in which the administrative organization permits flexible scheduling, interdisciplinary team teaching, and individualized instruction. (JR)

DESIGNED TO HELP TEACHERS OF OPPORTUNITY CLASSES ORGANIZE THE CLASS AND PLAN FOR DAILY ACTIVITIES, THIS GUIDE INCLUDES DIRECTIONS FOR SETTING UP A SCHEDULE, PREPARING THE PLAN BOOK, AND DEVELOPING CLASSROOM PROCEDURES. CHARACTERISTICS OF TRAINABLE MENTALLY HANDICAPPED AND EDUCABLE MENTALLY HANDICAPPED PUPILS AND A DISCUSSION OF THE IDENTIFICATION…

This review surveys recent documents previously announced in RIE that are concerned with flexible-modular scheduling. Benefits derived from innovative scheduling techniques range across the entire spectrum of the educational experience, frequently providing for substantial change in the roles of students, teachers, and administrators. Under such a…

A curriculum for preschoolers in music education is presented. It consists of three sections: Introduction, General Teaching Suggestions, and Materials and Activities. The Introduction outlines the objectives of the program and presents ideas relating to scheduling, planning and selection of materials, as well as the use of music in fostering…

A COMPUTER SIMULATION OF A CONTINUOUS PROGRESS SCHOOL THAT PERMITS STUDENTS TO SCHEDULE THEMSELVES FOR COURSE WORK ON AN AUTONOMOUS BASIS WAS CONSTRUCTED AND TESTED. THE SYSTEM WAS SET UP TO FREE THE STUDENT FROM THE DISADVANTAGES OF TRADITIONAL PROGRESSION BY ALLOWING HIM TO WORK IN OTHER COURSES WHILE WAITING FOR TEACHING ASSISTANCE IN ANOTHER.…