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Lesson 3:

ORGANAZING AND
MANAGING GROUP
 Part of organizing and managing the Multigrade
classroom is to set up the classroom for activities that
encourage learners to work together with minimal disruptions
and with adequate guidance and supervision. As mentioned
earlier, a multigrade classroom consists of learners with
different grade
levels. To manage these learners and their variety of abilities,
grouping strategies have been commonly utilized. Thus,
teachers must be able to organize students into groups that are
appropriate for their activities and promote optimal learning.
TYPES OF GROUPINGS
RANDOM GROUPING

 Students of varying ability levels and ages can work

together through random grouping. This grouping
method is good for sharing ideas and
accomplishing tasks that are appropriate for the
whole group.
INTEREST GROUPING

 When groups have to work on different topics within a

theme, students can be given the opportunity to choose
the one of the most interest to them. In this case,
interest-based grouping techniques can be utilized. If
many of the students have chosen the same topic, you
may ask them to make a second choice.
ABILITY GROUPING
 Students with the same achievement level or abilities are
placed in the same group. This allows them to focus on tasks
best suited to their learning needs. Grouping them according
to their abilities should be done by the teacher who has a
good understanding of their abilities in a particular area.
Observations, analysis of work samples, and outcomes of
previous assessments can be used as a basis in assigning the
students to a group.
GRADE GROUPING

 In this grouping situation, students are grouped according to

their grade levels.

For example, if the class consists of grades 1, 2 and 3, there

could be three groups. This method can be used when there are
specific objectives for each grade.
CROSS-AGE GROUPING

 In the multigrade classroom, the varying age of students

can serve as an advantage. Older students can assist or
tutor the younger ones in accomplishing a task. However,
the teachers should set guidelines so that the tutors won’t
just be doing all the work or give all the answers to their
tutees.
FRIENDSHIP GROUPING

 At times, students are asked to form their own groups.

Friendship groupings can help students develop the
skills they need to interact appropriately with their
peer group and to practice the skills in forming healthy
friendships.
Thank you !!!