They may do this because it appears to be the latest fad or because they have seen block scheduling work elsewhere, but Lynda Wyatt warns, "Block scheduling without fundamental changes in instruction is merely longer blocks of the same old stuff." Teachers must adapt to the new system and figure out the most effective ways to get the most out of these extended periods...
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Since an elementary teacher is pretty much stuck with the same group of kids all day, every day, it becomes easier to get close with the students. Extended periods in block scheduling may help in this area with secondary education. If teachers see less kids, but the same kids longer each day, they are more likely to get to know their students on a deeper level and deal with a smaller array of problems...
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