Teaching of Academic Subjects As Lesson "blocks"
In both the elementary school and secondary school, much of the education in academic subjects takes place in blocks, generally of 3-5 weeks duration. Each pupil generally writes and illustrates a self-created textbook representing the material learned in the block. These blocks are supported by classes like music and foreign languages that continue throughout the year.
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