MULTILEVEL

CLASSES
By: Ernie John I. Gabriel
CREATING
IMPACT
Leveling of Expectations
Dynamics:
 Smiley Face + Impact
 Left-brain or Right-brain?
 Work of Art
Contents:
 Theoretical Overview of Multilevel Classes
 Multigrade Teaching Defined
 The Context of Multigrade Teaching: Reflecting
on the Challenges and Needs Analysis
MULTILEVEL
CLASSES
A Theoretical Overview
MULTILEVEL CLASSES
 MULTIGRADE TEACHING refers to teaching of
students of different ages, grade levels and
abilities in the same group
 MULTIGRADE CLASS STRUCTURE:
 composite or combination classes
 double, split, mixed-age classes
 vertically grouped classes
 multiple or family classes
 multilevel classes
MULTILEVEL CLASSES
 In a multigrade schools, a relatively small
number of teachers try to be effective in their
educational work while dealing
SIMULTANEOUSLY with a number of pupils of
different ages, educational levels and needs
MULTILEVEL CLASSES
 Requirements:
 teachers need to be well trained, well
resourced, and able to meet highly
demanding teaching tasks AND TO HOLD
POSITIVE ATTITUDES TO MULTIGRADE
TEACHING
MULTILEVEL CLASSES
 Goals:
 provide access to EDUCATION FOR ALL in
remote, isolated and undeveloped rural
areas
 provide knowledge, VARIOUS LEARNING
OPPORTUNITIES, pedagogy of good
standards, ethical values,
and social development
MULTILEVEL CLASSES
 Description:
 promote INDEPENDENT and
INDIVIDUALIZED LEARNING
UNFORTUNATE
REALITY
…the Challenges and Limitations
of a Multilevel Classes!
Dynamics:
 Work in Five Groups
 Use Graphic Organizer
 Focus: Factors Affecting Multilevel Classes
What is
MULTIGRADE
TEACHING?
A Quick Discussion
MULTIGRADE TEACHING
 is teaching children from two or more grade
levels in one classroom
 requires employment of a particular teaching
methodologies and classroom administration
 has positive effect on local attitudes and
access to education
What is the
FUNCTION and ROLE
of the MULTIGRADE
TEACHER?
A Quick Discussion
FUNCTION and ROLE
of a MULTIGRADE TEACHER
 should be a D.I. TEACHER
(employs differentiated instruction)
 should be a MULTIDIMENSIONAL TEACHER
(vs. monograde teacher)
 should PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO A MORE
DEMANDING TEACHING SITUATION
FUNCTION and ROLE
of a MULTIGRADE TEACHER
 as TEACHER
 impart knowledge, not just follow a
curriculum
 develop skills and inculcate desirable
values and attitudes
 be versatile and utilize different
strategies to make learning
meaningful and effective
FUNCTION and ROLE
of a MULTIGRADE TEACHER
 as FACILITATOR
 understand differences between pupils
 motivate learners to learn
 guide students in using learning materials
 facilitate learning
both at a group level
and on a one-to-one basis
FUNCTION and ROLE
of a MULTIGRADE TEACHER
 as PLANNER
 planning = critical function
 appropriate planning = more productive
class
 accuracy on time spending = crucial
FUNCTION and ROLE
of a MULTIGRADE TEACHER
 as PLANNER
 Whom do I teach? – target learners
 What must I teach? – content areas
 How do I teach? – methodologies
 When do I teach? – appropriateness
 Why do I teach this? – purpose
FUNCTION and ROLE
of a MULTIGRADE TEACHER
 as EVALUATOR
 monitor student’s learning progress
 consider continuous assessment – an
integral part of the teaching process
 Assessment for Learning vs.
Assessment as Learning vs.
Assessment of Learning
FUNCTION and ROLE
of a MULTIGRADE TEACHER
 as MATERIALS DESIGNER
 develop instructional materials,
TAILOR FIT
TO THE TARGET LEARNERS
FUNCTION and ROLE
of a MULTIGRADE TEACHER
 as ACTION RESEARCHER
 tri-function:
instruction +
research +
community extension
 TEACHING DELIVERY
IMPROVEMENTS
FUNCTION and ROLE
of a MULTIGRADE TEACHER
 as CONTACT WITH THE COMMUNITY
 tri-function:
instruction +
research +
community extension
 LINKAGES BETWEEN
SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY
CABBAGE
PEELING
…what do you need?
Dynamics:
 Form ––– Small–Group–Circles
 Pass ––– clockwise, counter-clockwise
 Peel ––– share your thoughts!
Understanding
MULTIGRADE
Teaching:
What Is It and Why Do It?
Rationale:
 Internationally-mandated
––– EDUCATION FOR ALL
 National MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS
––– to provide QUALITY AND RELEVANT
EDUCATION to children who are often
neglected by the education system
because these children live in
REMOTE COMMUNITIES
Seeing Challenges
as Opportunities
 taking advantage of DIVERSITY WITHIN AND
BETWEEN GROUPS
 balancing time and MULTI-TASKING
 engaging students and keeping them FOCUSED
ON LEARNING
 BREAKING ISOLATION
Classroom
Learning Factors
Lesson Planning
Assessment Methodologies
The Context of
MULTIGRADE
TEACHING:
Reflecting on the Challenges
and Needs Analysis
The CONTEXT of
MultiGRADE TEACHING
 Introduction:
 multigrade teaching vs. monograde teaching
 the needs to be equipped with strategies
 level of preparedness and readiness
 understanding of responsibilities
 attitude towards teaching
The CONTEXT of
MultiGRADE TEACHING
 CASE STUDY:
 Read the following descriptions of the three
schools having multigrade teaching needs
 Focus your attention on the available
resources and the grade combinations
adopted in each school
 Perform the sub-activities