Block Scheduling Faculty Survey

We would like to follow up on the start of the school year with a brief survey on block scheduling. Data compiled from the survey will be used by the block scheduling committee to determine if any changes or modifications to the schedule should be made for the next school year. Thank you for taking this anonymous survey.


A red asterisk (*) indicates required questions.

  1. What is your main building?*
    Abraham Lincoln High School
    Thomas Jefferson High School


  1. How many block classes are you CURRENTLY teaching each day?*
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    1
    2
    3
    4


  1. How many skinny classes are you CURRENTLY teaching each day?*
    0
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    6
    7
    8


  1. The professional development offered in the spring helped me prepare to teach in the block class format. *
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. The professional development offered in the spring helped me prepare to MANAGE STUDENTS in the block class format?*
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. The Gradual Release Model professional development has been useful in transitioning to this year's schedule?*
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. Additional time is needed for planning and effective implementation of strategies for teaching in the block.*
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. What are some of the best aspects of TEACHING in block classes?


  1. What are some of the best aspects for students to LEARN in block classes?


  1. What are the biggest challenges of TEACHING in block classes?


  1. What are the biggest challenges for students to LEARN in block classes?


  1. What are some topics that must be addressed to improve our success in using block classes?


  1. What would you prefer for the 2011-2012 school year? For example, Continue with the modified block format with a push to more block classes; move to full block schedule, or other. Briefly respond.