A Model Middle School Schedule to Address the Problems of Specialist Teachers Brought on by an Integrated Teaming Schedule

Author

Thomas L. Mitchell, Central Washington University

Document Type

Graduate Project

Date of Degree Completion

Spring 1996

Degree Name

Master of Education (MEd)

Department

Education

Committee Chair

Jack L. McPherson

Second Committee Member

Franklin D. Carlson

Third Committee Member

Gregory S. Chan

Abstract

After moving to a new master schedule that supported integrated teaching teams, specialist teachers at Mt. Baker Middle School, Auburn School District, Auburn, Washington, experienced a disparity in work load from teachers of core subjects. The writer set out to construct a modified master schedule for use at Mt. Baker that alleviated the concerns of specialist teachers while keeping integrated teaming intact. To accomplish this, current research in the areas of master scheduling, block time classes, and integrated teaching teams was studied. Additionally, information from schools using a block time schedule to support integrated teaching teams was gathered and analyzed. Implications for scheduling and integrated teaming are discussed.

Recommended Citation

Mitchell, Thomas L., "A Model Middle School Schedule to Address the Problems of Specialist Teachers Brought on by an Integrated Teaming Schedule" (1996). All Graduate Projects. 488.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/graduate_projects/488