Learning Environment

in
Multigrade Classes
PREPARED BY:
MR. KENT E. GARCIA, LPT
 Learning Environment
• Physical arrangement of the classroom plays
a big important role in terms of the learning
and development of the students.

• The way the teacher organizes the available

resources, reflects how knowledgeable the
teacher is in terms of bringing out the
capability of every student.

• Similarly, in a multigrade classroom,

organizing the seats, tables, toys,
instructional materials , outputs of the
students and other materials found in the
classroom is essential because this helps in
enhancing the learning environment.
 Learning Environment
The components below are some of the considerations that should be made when
handling multigrade classes:

1. Seating Arrangement

• The seating arrangement of the students must be flexible as possible since in the
multigrade classes, there are large group, small group and individual activities done.

• Moreover, it should be considered that the furniture in the classroom can be rearranged
to accommodate story-telling session.

• This arrangement could be changed according to grade level/capability depending on

the story to be told and the students involved.
 Learning Environment
The components below are some of the considerations that should be made when
handling multigrade classes:

2. The Class Store

• It is encouraged to set up a make believe store in the classroom. This set up will give
opportunities to students to portray characters like being a vendor and customer .

• The skills that can be developed in this activity would be language skills, social skills
and mathematical skills. Also, they will learn skill on negotiation with others.

• The materials that can be provided in this area are the following: cans, cartons of milk,
play money, and other available materials found in store.
 Learning Environment
The components below are some of the considerations that should be made when
handling multigrade classes:

2. The Class Store

• Moreover, it is encouraged to
make a price list for all the items
in order to integrate
mathematical concepts while
students are having fun.

• Make sure that all of the children

have an opportunity to ‘work’ or
‘shop’ in the classroom store.
 Learning Environment
The components below are some of the considerations that should be made when
handling multigrade classes:

3. Reading Corner

• This is an area where the

teacher and the students could
bring relevant teaching material
such as readers, magazines,
games, stories and compositions
written by the learners.

• This area must to be

comfortable. Floor mats and
cushions may be provided for
the students to sit on.
 Learning Environment
The components below are some of the considerations that should be made when
handling multigrade classes:

4. Dress-Up Corner

• Students like to have space in which they can role play. By providing this corner, they
can pretend to be one of the members in the family.

• This activity also helps in the development of their language skills. It is important to
join together the older students with the younger ones so that the latter could be
supported by the older ones.

• The things that could be provided in this area are: a box full of old clothes such as
dresses, shoes and hats. You need to keep in mind that young students enjoy dressing
up while portraying a character.
 General Guidelines
When Setting-up A
Multigrade Classroom
 General Guidelines When Setting-up A
Multigrade Classroom
✓ The desks should be organized ready for small groupings.

✓ Work stations should be arranged where individuals and groups may go to complete
activities.

✓ Every student should have a personal storage space for their own things.

✓ There is a need to decide which parts of the classroom are appropriate for display of the
students work, charts, etc.

✓ Display boards, soft boards painted with white are advisable to be used.

✓ The classroom environment should be interesting for the whole range of students in it.
 General Guidelines When Setting-up A
Multigrade Classroom

✓ All students should feel it is their classroom.

✓ Students work should be shown carefully and thoughtfully so they can see you value
their efforts.

✓ Use display to reinforce thematic work that you are working on in the classroom