Rowan University Rowan Digital Works Theses and Dissertations 4-10-2003 Innovative scheduling Brian J. Barg Rowan University Follow this and additional works at: https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd Part of the Elementary and Middle and Secondary Education Administration Commons Recommended Citation Barg, Brian J., "Innovative scheduling" (2003). Theses and Dissertations. 1258. https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/1258 This Thesis is brought to you for free and open access by Rowan Digital Works. It has been accepted for inclusion in Theses and Dissertations by an authorized administrator of Rowan Digital Works. For more information, please contact
[email protected]. INNOVATIVE SCHEDULING by Brian J. Barg A Thesis Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the Master of Arts Degree of The Graduate School at Rowan University April 10, 2003 A App/ro Date Approved 6 ) /° c^ 3 Abstract Brian J. Barg Innovative Scheduling 2003 Dr. Theodore Johnson School Administration The purpose of this study was to develop an academic schedule that was well- thought, thorough, consistent, and beneficial to students' academic achievement. The use of a block scheduling formula for the high school meant providing students and teachers with an opportunity to innovatively and creatively interact in the learning process, while using time-on-task in an efficient manner. Utilizing an innovative schedule determined how teachers used pedagogy to improve academic performance. Innovative scheduling made a contribution to scholarly research, scholarly work, student interest, and cooperative learning. The intern reviewed research regarding the advantages of block scheduling. In order to gather input regarding innovative scheduling, the intern sent memos to local administrators and distributed surveys to approximately 120 students and 120 faculty members of Pennsauken High School.