TEACHING MULTI-GRADE CLASSES
CURRICULUM ADAPTATION AND PLANNING
In this learning experience, you are expected to:
1. select and adopt topics from national curriculum;
2. identify criteria for the selection of subject -matt
content of curriculum; and
3. organize curriculum content for multi-grade cla:CURRICULUM
The term curriculum refers to the
lessons and academic content
taught in a school or in a specific
course or program.
An individual teacher's curriculum,
for example, would be the specific
learning standards, lessons,
assignments, and materials used to
organize and teach a particular
course.Racer CMC an
divided into chunks of knowledge called
subject areas in basic education including
English, mathematics, science, and social
studies. In college, discipline may include
humanities, sciences, languages, and
many more. ... Thus, curricula can be
NICU CORCE Mile Rel mciatle\ AEvery aspect of the curriculum should
have a clear objective or end goal to
achieve. A good curriculum is not rigid- it
allows room for flexibility, monitoring and
evaluation by administration. It should
provide sufficient scope for the
cultivation of unique skills, interest,
attitudes and appreciations.Curriculum Provision:
In multi-grade situations teachers have increased
curricular responsibility. They are accountable for
curriculum mandates and student learning
‘outcomes for a greater number of courses over
several grade levels. They must be knowledgeable
of the curriculum for each grade level and develop.
strategies for its provision.
Responding to Student Needs:
It is generally acknowledge that in a multi-
grade situation there may be a greater range in
student ability and attainment. Meeting the
needs of this broader range of students may be
quite demanding.
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for the given subject and classes.
2. Select a theme to organize these objectives.
3. Decide an activity for whole class to start.
4. Break into class specific groups to meet class-
specific objectivesPLANNING FOR MUGEEEGRADE
TEACHING
1. Select one subject covered in a primary se@tioms
2. From the textbooks from Grades 1-5, look (Othe
topics that are common in these classes
3. Develop class-specific activities to achievel@lases
specific objectives
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specific areas
5. Share plans to another group and receiv@iieegpaek
ardFour (4) identified key instructional dimensions affecting
successful Multi-grade teaching:
1.) Group strategically.
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2.) Prepare flexible and appropriate materials.
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eo3.) Promote self paced learning.
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allowed to move through the curriculum at their own pace. This shoy.d help them acheve tre °
set learning objectives for each grade's curriculum.
4.) Give extra attention to children with special education needs.
Ensure tab students) With Gisabilitiesslearnine difficultiessandyother needs can achieve milestones
as others do.i) Understand the diversity and complexity of Your students = byetnder, age, family and socio-
Scone ile! bacheround laneualeNabilinysand|=pecieUedUeationimeeds — and see this diversity not
as a problem to be solved but as an opportunity to be used to produce better learning.
Dipereonalize your teaching (and eventually YOUN sesesemeneimethed-) to respond to the different
backgrounds and learning styles/needs of each of your students.
Se Make your classroom childsiriendiyylespecialiyfornewistudentsleoming directly from their
families to the school; this means not only teaching what needs to be taught but also ensuring
that the classroom is healthy, welcoming, inclusive and protective of