Issues and Trends in Academic Engaged Time of Students

How time is used in schools has emerged as a topic of considerable importance for educators and researchers alike. The purpose of this article is to examine the research on academic engaged time from the perspective of the special services provider. The first section describes theoretical views of time and learning. The second reviews the major empirical studies of time and learning, with emphasis on research documenting the relationship between academic engaged time and student achievement. Finally, the third section addresses the implications of this research for providers of special services, offering suggestions for increasing academic learning time among students.