{"product_id":"the-block-scheduling-handbook-paperback","title":"The Block Scheduling Handbook - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJ. Allen Queen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"A wonderful guide for school leaders as they create a contemporary schedule for middle and high school students to take advantage of a variety of curricular offerings. This second addition is comprehensive, with numerous subject-centered examples and detailed specifics for those desiring to move to more advanced designs. It is no wonder why Queen is often referred to as the father of the new block schedule.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e--Henry Peel, Wachovia Distinguished Professor\u003cbr\u003eEast Carolina University\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA comprehensive, step-by-step handbook on making the most of block scheduling! \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlock scheduling is one of the most popular ways of restructuring the school day, and schools engaged in some form of alternative scheduling have seen significant benefits. This ready-to-use guidebook provides educators with the tools they need to design a successful block scheduling program that results in better student-teacher rapport, more in-depth learning, improved discipline, higher morale, and better grades. Revised to include updated resources and a brand-new overview on block scheduling, this second edition provides: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsightful discussions of elementary, middle, and high schools on the block, including an in-depth case study of an ideal elementary curriculum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree specific block schedule models, the advantages and disadvantages of each, and ways to find the best fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassroom management and student-centered instructional strategies for the block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuidance on curriculum alignment, instructional evaluation, and assessment methods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForms and sample lessons to get programs up and running\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor educators designing a new scheduling program or needing support for an existing one, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Block Scheduling Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is the ideal resource.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJ. Allen Queen\u003c\/strong\u003e is professor and former chair of the Department of Educational Leadership at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte. A former classroom teacher, principal, college administrator, and university professor, he works with teachers and principals in the areas of managing priorities, time management, and stress reduction. Queen has written over 30 books and 70 articles, including \u003cem\u003eThe Frazzled Teacher's Wellness Plan \u003c\/em\u003e(Corwin Press 2004), \u003cem\u003eThe Block Scheduling Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e (Corwin Press 2002), and books on karate and fitness for young readers. He has appeared on radio and television programs, including ABC′s \u003cem\u003eWorld News Now\u003c\/em\u003e, and has been a consultant to over 160 schools and districts in 36 states and 3 foreign countries in the areas of classroom discipline, school safety, block scheduling, and time management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 10.9 x 8.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 01, 2008\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50382023688429,"sku":"9781412963015","price":72.83,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/8918\/9441\/files\/evarFrAMfu9781412963015.webp?v=1785689899","url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/products\/the-block-scheduling-handbook-paperback","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}