Block time doesn't need to be two hours of lecture.
Oh come now Cat, keep that crazy talk to yourself!
We've used various block schedule models off and on for the last 5 years. Creative teachers loved it. Teachers who have used the textbook-provided lesson plans for the last 10 years hated it.
I've already shared my opinion (loved block scheduling), but I wanted to add my husband's which is the same. He loved being responsible for ony four classes a semester because it allowed him to give enough energy and effort to his sports as well.
