Includes bibliographical references (pages 255-269) and index.
Contents
The current status of block scheduling -- Using block scheduling for the senior high school -- Developmental aspects of growth and behavior -- Building the block culture in the school -- Selecting the best fit -- Block scheduling in the middle school -- The elementary school on the block -- Aligning standards and course content -- Samples of curriculum alignment and pacing -- Effective instructional strategies for block scheduling -- Teacher-directed instruction -- Discovery and inquiry -- Simulation and role play -- Cooperative learning -- Synectics -- Socratic seminar -- Instructional assessment -- Relationship and purpose of program evaluation and student assessment -- A guide to traditional and authentic assessment for classroom use.