COURSE OUTLINE IN TEACHING MULTI-GRADE CLASSESS

COURSE TITLE : Teaching Multi-Grade Classes

COURSE CODE : TMULTIGRADE

NUMBER OF UNITS : 3 UNITS

CONTACT HOURS : 3 HOURS

PREREQUISITE : ETEACHSCURR

COURSE REQUIREMENTS : Quizzes, group activities, lesson plan, major

examinations

COURSE DESCRIPTION :

This is a course in implementation of multi-grade classes that deals with the theories,
principles and concepts of multi-grade learners and classes. It includes pedagogical
approaches and contextualized learning environments for the different grade and age
levels are grouped for instructions in different school situations.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:

1. Demonstrate in-depth understanding of the theories, principles and concepts of

multi-grade learners and classes.
2. Display knowledge and skills in pedagogical approaches and contextualized
learning environment for the different grade and age levels of learners
3. Design assessment tolls for assessing learning in multi-grade classes
4. Employ teaching approaches and strategies in teaching effectively in a multi-
grade classroom.

COURSE CONTENT

PRELIM and MIDTERM FINALS

1.Overview of the Course
2. What is a multi -grade classroom?
3. The Nature of Multi-grade classes
4. The concept of multi –grade teaching
5. The challenges of Multi-grade classes
6. Partnership
7. Government and Peer Support
8. The Educational Environment
9. Teaching Effectively in a Multi-grade
Classroom
10. Assessing Learning and Teaching
Performance in Multi-grade classes
GRADING SYSTEM (Campus ++):

Class Standing: 70%

Major Exams: 30%
Passing Percentage for Professional and major subjects: 60%

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