Why were "non-essential" items covered in the first place by these teachers when they were under the traditional schedule? If increased depth is more important than coverage of material, why weren't these same teachers already reducing course content and spending more time on the "essential" material?
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Vision for Change - Introduction; Block Scheduling - The vehicle for change; Developing the Block Schedule Model; Implementing the Model ... The Traditional Classroom; Teacher provides information. Students store and retrieve information on demand. Teacher, text and local resources are available to students.
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The traditional schedule also has its draw backs. The monotony of the schedule can be grinding. Going to the same place every day, especially if you really do not like the class, can be difficult. The constant disruption of classes changing is difficult for students.
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The teams all share the traditional school schedule, which allows for students to be placed in classes that are suitable for their own specific needs. The time schedule will remain the same every day. The class you have in a particular time slot will be determined by the day of the week.
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We offer several daily departures between Woods Hole and Martha's Vineyard on our traditional ferries. On Martha's Vineyard our main year-round port is Vineyard Haven. ... Enter selections for Schedule/Vehicle Space Availability...
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Wild, 1998). Most of these studies support the longer traditional schedule over the 4 x 4 block in science for example, yet support the 4 x 4 block schedule in math and social studies. Graduation rates have also been reported to benefit from the 4 x 4 schedule (Carroll, 1995;
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During the 2008-2009  school term Van Buren High School will use a traditional bell schedule, leaving the block schedule format. ... There are several reasons for my decision to move toward a traditional schedule:
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Schedule for the Fast Ferry and Traditional Ferry from Boston to Provincetown. ... Child fares apply for children aged 3 - 12. Senior fares for 65 and over. Roundtrip returns may be on a later day, but must be this season. Schedule and prices are subject to change.
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In an article titled "All Around the Block: The Benefits and Challenges of a Non-Traditional School Schedule," Michael D. Rettig and Robert Lynn Canady estimate that "more than 50 percent of high schools in the United States are either using or considering a form of block scheduling."
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