Advantages Of Block Scheduling

Some schools decided to initiate YRE and ESD because of swelling enrollments and lack of student achievement. There were many issues raised when deciding if YRE and ESD were a step in the right direction. For one, we are all creatures of habit, and to implement a new school schedule would mean extensive changes. Second, how would this effect the

Mercy College’s DPT program is unique in its weekend format. I understand due to the time constraints, classes will more challenging, rigorous, and fast-paced. As a physical therapy aide at Spectrum Physical Therapy, I had the opportunity to ask a student from Mercy College about the weekend format. She briefly described how classes were scheduled in the weekend format and many factors I would need to take into consideration to succeed academically. Though her words of wisdom, I quickly realized that I would need to lessen my work hours more than I anticipated. This realistic time management will allow me to factor in unforeseen circumstances such as traffic, group study sessions and additional time in the labs.

“…apart from the prime and given responsibility of teaching selected content and skills, middle school teachers must be about the business of helping students believe in themselves, form their character, discover their interests, nurture their potential, gain a sound perspective on their physical development and related health issues, and develop those universally and critically important humanitarian and social skills—all while daring them to be their best selves, to breath deeply, and to live well at the moment.”

What is your least favorite class, the one you dread most? Picture yourself walking into that class, taking a seat, and watching the clock move slowly as you suffer through the next 90 minutes. Yes, you read that correctly. Imagine being stuck in your least favorite class for an hour and a half! This is a reality that many high school students experience every day. It is block scheduling. “Unlike traditional bell schedules - which typically comprise six to eight class periods per day, lasting anywhere from 45 to 60 minutes - block schedules contain just four daily class periods, with each one lasting an average of 90 minutes” (Block Scheduling in Schools 1). Although designed to increase student achievement, block schedules carry a number of disadvantages that make them an inadequate method for offering high school students a successful learning environment. Despite its few benefits, block scheduling works in direct conflict with most human attention spans, creates more scheduling problems than it solves, and lacks any solid evidence of improving student learning. In a world where educational practices come and go, block scheduling is a fad that should never have arrived in the first place.

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Eyes watching the clock, praying it could move faster. The students are full of joy when the bell finally rings. Only to wake up tomorrow to repeat it over again. Some teachers and students want to go to block scheduling for the upcoming school year. Having Advanced Composition in either of the block schedules has its advantages and disadvantages.

Botstein starts his argument by stating the various parts of the high school experience that are harmful and pointless to students. The first is the “untouchable” category which consists of coaches and high school athletes whose exclusive ranking is based off of the team’s success rather than their own educational achievements. Secondly, Botstein addresses teachers and curriculum that “hold so little sway” over the minds and attitudes of students, since the average student is constantly worried about growing up, popularity, and their friend groups. Next, Botstein claims that the “primary reason” high schools are flawed and broken is that the teens in the twentieth century era are maturing “substantially earlier” than in the past decades. Lastly, Botstein develops a new method for teenager’s education experience by eliminating the 10th through 12th grades, permanently making high school obsolete. If Botstein’s plan is achieved, teenagers will have many different options to choose after their secondary schooling. They can

Many people endure three years of middle school and four years of high school. It is an eventful time for children between 11 to 18 years old. During the adolescent years there are hormonal changes, environmental changes and emotional developmental gains. Middle school is the beginning of transitioning towards independence under the constant eye of adults. During high school they are challenged with real-world challenges that help them transition into adulthood. The behaviors of these individuals change as the factors change around them. For every person, the experience of high school or middle school may be different. Either way, both have the same goal of wanting the student to succeed and evolve. Even so, the similarities and differences vary. Middle school and high school are alike in the areas of receiving an education, socializing with others, and having teachers while different in areas of maturity, difficulty in work, and independence.

Even though there might be several variations of block scheduling in schools, students who are involved with block scheduling see higher grades, better test results, and an overall better understanding of the material presented. Many school districts have found it challenging to make it through a traditional 6 to 8 periods per day. They claim the system just does not live up to it’s expectations. Many educators agree that there is hardly any time for students’ core classes along with electives. While other schools adapt their schedules, the majority of schools in The United States have adopted block scheduling.

Block scheduling does also come with some disadvantages. We will have more homework because we will have two days to do it. Also, with longer class periods the students can become

Good afternoon students and teachers, thank you for coming today. I am here to talk about our schedules. I feel as though we don't have enough time in our classes and that we have too many classes a day. with the shorter class periods us, students have a harder time understanding the lessons being taught . Many students including me, have been overly stressed as we are trying to balance our class work/ homework with other extracurricular activities. I feel that with more class time students would be able to finish their work faster and not have to stress about it after school. There are schools that have tried switching to this new 4 block schedule and they have said that it's been successful. This new system would benefit the students so

Block scheduling can vary. There are three different types of block scheduling methods which include: A/B, 4x4, and Hybrid Block scheduling. The A/B method is basically when students can have four classes one day and then the other four the next day and it keeps alternating throughout the entire year (Ellen R. Delisio). 4x4 scheduling is when the school year is divided into two ninety day semesters, and the class periods range from 80-90 minutes. Hybrid Block Scheduling, is basically the combining of the A/B and 4x4 schedules. There would still be about four longer class periods a day, but it also extends the day just a little. This allows the student to be able to get themselves ready for the rest of their day and also gives them an opportunity

What is your least favorite class, the one you dread most? Picture yourself walking into that class, taking a seat, and watching the clock move slowly as you suffer through the next 90 minutes. Yes, you read that correctly. Imagine being stuck in your least favorite class for an hour and a half! This is a reality that many high school students experience everyday. It is called block scheduling. “Unlike traditional bell schedules - which typically comprise six to eight class periods per day, lasting anywhere from 45 to 60 minutes - block schedules contain just four daily class periods, with each one lasting an average of 90 minutes” (Block Scheduling in Schools 1). Although designed to increase student achievement, block schedules carry

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Sometimes students come to work very tired, which is another problem. For example when I don’t get enough sleep I can become rude to fellow co-workers, and then the rudeness can get me into trouble. I remember one particular time a co-worker reported me because I was sarcastic to her. She had spent a half hour complaining about my job performance and I had been too tired to be patient and I lost my temper. Once again, my supervisor reprimanded me and I was asked to leave for the night. Another time, school interfered with my job when I had to leave work early to take a make-up test at school. I know my supervisor was unhappy with me then, too. Arranging a schedule that will fit the needs of schooling is a solution to combat this problem.