Queen, J. Allen.
The block scheduling handbook / J. Allen Queen. - Thousand Oaks, CA : Corwin Press, c2003. - xii, 251 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
High School on the Block -- Benefits and Cautions -- 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 -- Simulations and Role Play -- Cooperative Learning -- Synectics -- Socratic Seminar -- Instructional Assessment -- Program Evaluation and Student Assessment -- A Guide to Traditional and Authentic Assessment -- References, Recommended Readings -- Internet Resources -- Index.
0761945253 (hardcover) 0761945261 (paperback)
2002005184
Block scheduling (Education).
Curriculum planning.
The block scheduling handbook / J. Allen Queen. - Thousand Oaks, CA : Corwin Press, c2003. - xii, 251 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
High School on the Block -- Benefits and Cautions -- 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 -- Simulations and Role Play -- Cooperative Learning -- Synectics -- Socratic Seminar -- Instructional Assessment -- Program Evaluation and Student Assessment -- A Guide to Traditional and Authentic Assessment -- References, Recommended Readings -- Internet Resources -- Index.
0761945253 (hardcover) 0761945261 (paperback)
2002005184
Block scheduling (Education).
Curriculum planning.