I have liked block scheduling since we started high school. Other high schools still have eight periods a day though. Is one better than the other in terms of receiving a better education? What do you think?
re: Sarah (block scheduling) I believe block scheduling is actually a more effective way of teaching. Many students argue that they cannot focus during the longer class period. This may be because the teacher is not using the whole period to their advantage. With the block schedule, teachers can fit in more activities and discussion time than with a shorter period. This can lead to more or less homework, but it is still the factor of more knowledge being covered in a classroom with the aid of a teacher and school resources.
I personally believe that block scheduling is a much better way of teaching for both the teachers and students. If our school had eight classes each day, homework every night would be extensive. Even if you only had about ten minutes of homework in about four of your eight classes, the time would add up quickly. Having block scheduling allows students to only have to worry about homework in four different classes. This is more convenient for athletes who give up at least two hours of their after school time each night. Block scheduling allows for a longer class time, which is helpful when working on projects and teaching hard lessons. Without block scheduling, classes would be only half as long. While having four classes means that teachers will give more homework in those four periods, I still believe that it is a much easier method for the students.
I think that block scheduling is a good way to receive a good education. By following a block schedule, students are able to take more time on tests, do more involved labs and projects, and still be able to attend after-school activities. Students who are taking eight classes a day very likely have homework in most or all of those classes. 20 minutes of homework in 8 classes is over 2 hours of homework each night. but for students who are following a black schedule, they have 20 minutes of homework in only 4 classes, reducing homework time to under two hours, and allowing time for other activities. Block scheduling also allows teacher to go more in-depth on more difficult material without having to cram the info into a 40 minute class period.
re: Sarah (block scheduling)
ReplyDeleteI believe block scheduling is actually a more effective way of teaching. Many students argue that they cannot focus during the longer class period. This may be because the teacher is not using the whole period to their advantage. With the block schedule, teachers can fit in more activities and discussion time than with a shorter period. This can lead to more or less homework, but it is still the factor of more knowledge being covered in a classroom with the aid of a teacher and school resources.
I personally believe that block scheduling is a much better way of teaching for both the teachers and students. If our school had eight classes each day, homework every night would be extensive. Even if you only had about ten minutes of homework in about four of your eight classes, the time would add up quickly. Having block scheduling allows students to only have to worry about homework in four different classes. This is more convenient for athletes who give up at least two hours of their after school time each night. Block scheduling allows for a longer class time, which is helpful when working on projects and teaching hard lessons. Without block scheduling, classes would be only half as long. While having four classes means that teachers will give more homework in those four periods, I still believe that it is a much easier method for the students.
ReplyDeleteI think that block scheduling is a good way to receive a good education. By following a block schedule, students are able to take more time on tests, do more involved labs and projects, and still be able to attend after-school activities. Students who are taking eight classes a day very likely have homework in most or all of those classes. 20 minutes of homework in 8 classes is over 2 hours of homework each night. but for students who are following a black schedule, they have 20 minutes of homework in only 4 classes, reducing homework time to under two hours, and allowing time for other activities. Block scheduling also allows teacher to go more in-depth on more difficult material without having to cram the info into a 40 minute class period.
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