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Table 4 Individual and collaborative planning time

From: Elementary content specialization: models, affordances, and constraints

 

Math

Science

EMS M

Self-contained M

ESS M

Self-contained M

Minutes spent planning for mathematics/science instruction per week

270**

159**

397*

72*

Minutes of common planning time with other mathematics/science teachers per week

21*

75*

12

44

Minutes of after-school instructional planning with other mathematics/science teachers per week

23

28

11

9

Stem: Please provide your opinion about each of the following statements: 1—strongly disagree 6—strongly agree

 I have enough time to plan for all of the subjects I teach.

2.92***

1.41***

2.95**

1.69**

 I have enough time to plan for my math/science instruction.

3.25*

2.34*

3.05

2.56

 I have enough time to investigate available math/science instructional materials beyond what my district has provided.

2.21

1.65

2.26

1.56

 I have enough time to meet with other teachers about math/science instruction.

2.83

2.94

2.37

2.38

  1. Note: ESS mean for minutes spent planning was skewed by specialists in model F. The mean for ESS in models A, B, D, and E is 164 min; this difference is also statistically significant
  2. *p < 0.05; **p < 0.01; ***p < 0.001