基本説明
Reviews all aspects of restructuring the school year calendar.
Full Description
The element of time is crucial in the discussion of school reform. Modifying the school calendar is a primary reform effort that enhances the academic agenda of the schools and responds to current issues in American education. This reviews all aspects of restructuring the school- year calendar; presents concepts and pertinent research pertaining to school calendar reform; and examines the theory of year-round education so the general public, educators, and policymakers might better understand the issues involved. It also includes: definitions of the various types of year-round education, the historical background and recent developments on calendar restructuring, responses to common questions posed by those involved in calendar reform, an explanation of program evaluation, and indicators of school quality. This book will be of interest to all stakeholders including public school officials and the general public.
Contents
Part 1 Part I: The Concept of Year-Round Education and Calendar Modification
Chapter 2 A Rationale for Modifying the Traditional School Calendar
Chapter 3 Efforts to Modify the Calendar: Pat, Present, and Future
Chapter 4 Rethinking the School Year: Flexibility in the Annual Calendar
Chapter 5 Frequently Asked Questions About Calendar Modification and Year-Round Education
Part 6 Part II: Evaluating the Program
Chapter 7 Evaluating the Program and Research Findings
Chapter 8 A Dialogue for School Reform
Chapter 9 Conclusion: A Promising Solution
Part 10 Appendix A: Single Track/Balanced Calendar
Part 11 Appendix B: Multi-Track Calendar
Part 12 Appendix C: Extended Year Calendar
