This ERIC digest reviews the history of the multigrade classroom, and summarizes research findings on multigrading effects on achievement and attitude. It also states requirements of teaching and learning in multigrade classrooms. Multigrade classrooms have ranged from the one-room schools of the early 1900s to the ungraded classroom of the 1960s and 1970s, to the cost effective two grade classrooms of today. Teachers are usually not trained to work in multigrade classrooms, and they face the challenge of working in school systems where single grade classrooms are the norm. Research evidence indicates that being a student in a multigrade classroom does not negatively affect academic performance, social relationships, or attitudes. Skills and behaviors required of multigrade teachers may be different, and coordinating activities can be more difficult. Six key instructional dimensions affecting successful multigrade teaching have been identified from multigrade research: (1) classroom organization; (2) classroom management and discipline; (3) instructional organization and curriculum; (4) instructional delivery and grouping; (5) self-directed learning; and (6) peer tutoring. Effective teachers share instructional responsibilities with students. A context of clear rules and routines help students develop independence. Teachers plan whole-class instruction that revolves around open task activities. (KS)
- The failure of multigrade classes has important consequences: multigrade teaching being perceived as a cut-rate, unsuitable form of delivery, its failure causes families to lose interest in schooling and thus reduces social demand for education. In short, such failures contribute to under-development and poverty.
- Teaching and Learning Strategies for Multigrade ClassroomsThe mlutigrade teachers have to deal with a class of students that often has a very wide range of ages and consequently of learning abilities, all together in the same room. Thus, most of the times it is not feasible for the teacher to encounter teaching of the class as a whole.
- The Multi Grade System has been implemented since 1920’s. It has always been covered by policies on monograde class organization which resulted in multi grade classes. The multi grade system has been with us for quite sometime but it is very obvious that we have not regarded it as a very viable alternative delivery system to provide access to.
- There are many different ways that teachers in multigrade classes deliver instruction to students. COMMON METHODS INCLUDE: 1. Lecture-recitation 2. Small group work 3.Independent Study 4.Paired and Peer tutoring 5.Direct Instruction.
Teaching In A Multigrade Classroom
Convert pdf into word document download freeupstart. Multi Grade Teaching (Sample Class Program) Pages: 3 (688 words) Published: April 8, 2011 We don’t need a separate curriculum for each grade in the multigrade classroom, but a continuum or progression of challenges in our teaching which will meet the needs of students in our class.