149. Teaching on a Block Schedule - Why It’s Not as Bad as You Think

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Over the last few weeks, I’ve been discussing how to cover all of your content in so little time. And while every teacher feels like they’re limited on time, if you teach on a block schedule, you actually have the least amount of instructional time in a school year. If you’re someone who teaches on a block schedule, you’re probably thinking about what you can do with the time you’re given. So, in today’s episode, I’m sharing the positives of teaching on a block schedule, how to lean into those, and practical ideas on ways to still cover all your content.
Despite having the least amount of instructional minutes on a block schedule, this type of schedule actually has a lot of positives for both students and teachers. I highlight those positives and share why leaning into those gives you the best perspective for making the most out of your instructional time. Additionally, I discuss how to practically narrow down your content and ways to find what you need to focus on pertaining to your content.
I get it. Not having enough instructional minutes to get through your content is frustrating. However, there are many positives and things to love about teaching on a block schedule that I want you to focus on. So, if you’re a teacher who is on a block schedule, lean into what’s good about it and use that to your benefit and the positive impact it can have on your students.
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149. Teaching on a Block Schedule - Why It’s Not as Bad as You Think

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Free Lab Audit Resource
Free Anatomy of a Class Period Lesson Plan
Virtual PD Courses for Science Teachers
Download your FREE Classroom Reset Challenge
Send me a DM on Instagram: @its.not.rocket.science
Send me an email: rebecca@itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com
Follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts

Show Notes: https://itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com/episode149

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