Name: Capul, Lovely M.

BEED 3B
Subject: Teaching Multi-Grade Classes
Instructor: Sir Arjun C. Mojeres

CHAPTER 2 LESSON 1
REFLECTIVE JOURNAL
(BENEFITS AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES THAT PUPIL DIVERSITY CAN
BRING)
This is my understanding of the chapter 2 lesson 1 reported by Maam Rejine
Paulo and Sir Dusty Camme Careras, that they said learning opportunity is various
type of educational experiences, including classroom, online, blended, self-guided,
mixed delivry, coaching, mentoring and experiental course work and they discussed
the benefits and learning opportunities that pupil diversity can bring while reviewing
a separate subject. As said in their discussion about the diverse learners, teachers'
lesson planning is impacted by students' varied learning styles, interests, aptitudes,
and personalities. This suggests that learners come in many forms, including pupils.
Children who learn about various cultures in school eventually feel more at
ease and secure about these differences. This enables individuals to socialize with a
larger variety of social groupings and feel more assured in both their relationships
with others and themselves as a result. Race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexual
orientation, age, and political and religious convictions are all considered to be parts
of diversity. New perspectives on diversity and inclusion have emerged, shifting the
emphasis from fostering intercultural tolerance to enhancing human learning and
experience, or what is known as "unity in variety."For any internationally minded
teacher, the concept of "unity in diversity" in the classroom no longer seems like a
crazy idea. In a diverse classroom, students are better prepared for their future
careers and occupations. Teaching pupils to be responsible and courteous of others
around them is the only way for them to have a better future and a better career
someday.
We are all aware of the positive influence that having students from various
backgrounds has on their ability to interact and work together in a relaxed and
innovative manner. The ability to engage with people of all colors, nationalities, and
cultures will help pupils grow into responsible citizens of our nation. To become
polite adults, students must learn this kind of behavior. Within your own social group,
it is simple to feel lonely because everyone is different and contributes something
new to the table. But a diverse classroom alters the dynamic for the better, enabling
students to build on one another's strengths and focus on improving their
deficiencies, better preparing them for the future, which is ultimately what we as
parents, teachers, and employers desire. Last but not least, diversity encourages
collaboration and respect for others, which better prepares students for the
workforce and can help them grow into respectable citizens. Because the character
and morality of its citizens define it, collaboration is the best way to create our
municipality.
Name: Capul, Lovely M. BEED 3B
Subject: Teaching Multi-Grade Classes
Instructor: Sir Arjun C. Mojeres

CHAPTER 2 LESSON 2
REFLECTIVE JOURNAL
(DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION)
This is my understanding in chapter 2 lesson 2 which reported by Maam
Angelen Andrada and Maam Jindel Mary Torcende, where they tackle about
differentiated instruction and according to them it is the practice of developing an
understanding of how each student learns best and then tailoring instruction to meet
students individuals needs. And it relates to the idea of differentiated instruction from
lesson 2, the teacher gives different assignments to each group. These are the best
illustrations of differentiated instruction. By adopting differentiated instruction, the
teacher will provide the students with options for their learning experience rather
than just assigning them a work that is appropriate for their grade level.
This type of learning combines group involvement and classroom instruction;
it is not personalised training. It is learner-centered because the teacher assigns the
students projects that will encourage their active engagement and teamwork while
also giving them a learning experience that will make the most of having a multi-
grade class. Provide differentiated instruction to meet the students' unique needs.
Why, then, should the educators modify their instructional plans? Here are a few
arguments in favor of differentiating instruction in the classroom. The use of a range
of modalities helps people learn information more successfully, according to studies.
Differentiated instruction allows teachers to cater to diverse learning preferences.
Teachers then need to differentiate the level of the subject's rigor based on the
performance and preparation of their students. Instructors are also aware that some
students may find a certain topic appealing. Consider a teacher instructing a class on
macromolecules; while some students would get it right away, others could find it
puzzling. Teachers may need to make distinctions because not all varied based on
student interest, for instance, some students read stories centered on music while
others read stories based on sports. The teacher can differentiate instruction for
each student based on readiness levels or individual learning preferences, using
exercises like making diagrams for visual learners and other exams for auditory
learners. Going on to process differentiation, the teacher can differentiate an activity
by making activity tables, for example.
Last but not least, the teacher might change the curriculum as a whole. Some
student groups might benefit from particular evaluation styles while not benefiting
from them. Aim to integrate projects and product evaluations in your assessments to
foster student creativity. Students are free to come up with their own ideas. My own
idea of differentiated instruction, however, is that it depends on the teacher and how
they choose to teach; as long as the kids may benefit from it, they will either use this
method or not, according to the teacher.
Name: Capul, Lovely M. BEED 3B
Subject: Teaching Multi-Grade Classes
Instructor: Sir Arjun C. Mojeres

CHAPTER 2 LESSON 3
REFLECTIVE JOURNAL
(THE USE OF BIG BOOKS/STORY BOOKS IN TEACHING MULTIGRADE
CLASSES)

According to the reporter Maam Juvilyn Nibla, Joylene Ugpo and Mielca
Macarimban, that the use of big books offers an excellent way to develop literacy
and particular learning of new vocabulary and enhancing comprehension of text. And
in my understanding it has been proven that large print books are helpful in
enhancing children's linguistic abilities, including speaking, writing, listening, and
reading. If a big book has simple words or sentences with pictures to accompany
them, it might be utilized as a teaching tool. It should be simpler for elementary
school pupils to learn to recognize words and sentences while also understanding
their meanings thanks to the large font size.
It is crucial because big books are a kind of teaching that are enormous books
with simple words or sentences and pictures to illustrate them. Elementary school
pupils should find it simpler to learn to recognize words and sentences while also
understanding their meanings because to the large font size. The huge book has the
advantages of being enormous, having beautiful content due to its abundance of
color, being simple to manufacture, and being inexpensive to produce also aids
children in developing their own reading abilities, strengthening their comprehension
abilities, and learning appropriate punctuation and pronunciation. Since big volumes
are rarely used as a teaching material, especially if they are hand prepared, their
availability is constrained. The manufacturing expense will be high if it is printed. The
books may not be suitable for kids from other schools, even though they were
produced based on a needs study and are for the same grade. Large pictures and
lettering in big books are not the only drawbacks. The story's progression is not
made plain, despite the straightforward reading.
A huge book can be used as a teaching tool to promote efficient learning. The
kids benefit by actively participating in the discussion of their opinions on the topic or
story. Children can be inspired to read and given an interesting reading experience
with the help of big books. Children who are learning to listen can better focus their
attention and follow the story because of the size of the pictures. The big book has a
number of benefits, such as its sizable size, alluring, colorful contents, simplicity in
production, low cost, and uncomplicated methodology. The literature has advantages
and disadvantages. Of course, the distinctive qualities stand out as the key
advantage (the large size, the colorful pictures, and interesting-and-daily-life related
content). Since they will appreciate them and are more likely to become absorbed in
those reading materials, children benefit much from huge books and storybooks.