Teachers.....Question about block scheduling

WeddingsRock Posted: May 11, 2004 07:23 PM

Teachers.....Question about block scheduling

Is their anyone that teaches using block scheduling? When I was in Grad school, I know that my prof didn't think it was a good idea. Those of you that have block scheduling, what do you think about it?

swags1016 Posted: May 11, 2004 07:46 PM

Re: Teachers.....Question about block scheduling

My district doesn't but I think Kings Park does or did at one point.

kdelace Posted: May 11, 2004 09:31 PM

Re: Teachers.....Question about block scheduling

thas is more of a city thign but thanks to our new asst principal who comes from the city, my school is going to have that next year...

MrsSara Posted: May 11, 2004 09:44 PM

Re: Teachers.....Question about block scheduling

I've had block scheduling for the last 3 years and LOVE it!!

Now when I have a 45 min class I feel like I can't get anything accomplished.

I taught middle school in NYC for the last 2 years and now I'm in MD and I have blocks here too.

Blocks give the students more time to work in a workshop setting and learn on their own with teacher as more as a facilitator. Its wonderful!

JMO

PrincessRose Posted: May 11, 2004 10:02 PM

Re: Teachers.....Question about block scheduling

I'm not a teacher, but my high school was the second in CT to implement block scheduling.

It can be a little confusing, but after awhile everyone gets used to it and it really does make a better learning opportunity.

julz33 Posted: May 11, 2004 10:21 PM

Re: Teachers.....Question about block scheduling

I went to Kings Park HS. Block Scheduling began when I was in 10th grad (so I had one regular scheduled year in 9th grade) and I can say block scheduling is much better! As long as the teacher doesn't lecture for the whole block! I remember Calculus.. we had a lecture, then we had group work doing problems, then we went over it, had a little more of the lecture. It made the homework so much easier. I really needed that whole period to learn Calulus. For science it was good for experiments. In gym we went on trips... we had bowling and golf outings and there was plenty of time. It also was excellent preparation for college. I had an easier time adjusting than some of my friends from College because I was already used to the long classes and having the classes every other day.

palebride Posted: May 11, 2004 10:26 PM

Re: Teachers.....Question about block scheduling

I think it can be a great thing if used well, but if the teachers don't agree with it, it'll be terrible.
I think it sounds like a great idea - and I'd love to try it!

karen32 Posted: May 11, 2004 11:30 PM

Re: Teachers.....Question about block scheduling

i think it depends on the subject. certain things like math - i think work well with block scheduling. like someone else said - lecture, give the kids problems, they work together, and review. for something that was strictly lecture - like social studies - i don't think it would be as effective, IMO.