SEVILLANO, JOSHUA A.

III – 26 BEED

TOPIC 1

ELECTIVE- TEACHING MULTIGRADE CLASSES

1. “It’s the teacher that makes difference, not the classroom.”

Michael Morpurgo

 A competent teacher in such a setting is crucial to ensure that every child

receives appropriate education and attention. The teacher must be adept at
creating a harmonious learning environment where children from different
grades coexist, collaborate, and learn together. This requires a deep
understanding of child development, curriculum requirements, and effective
teaching strategies.

2. Share what you have read about a research or study about multigrade
education/teaching in multigrade.

 Studies have shown mixed results regarding the impact of multi-grade

classrooms on academic performance. Some studies suggest that students in
multi-grade classrooms may perform slightly lower in reading and math
compared to those in single-grade classrooms. However, other studies have
found no significant differences in academic achievement between single-
grade and multi-grade classrooms.

3. “From the Group 1 presentation on the Introduction to Teaching Multigrade

Classes, I realized that.

 I realized that teachers need to adapt various techniques and approaches to

accommodate learners of different grades, learning abilities, and skills. They
must plan systematically and implement strategies tailored to the unique
classroom conditions. This teaching method requires teachers to create a
conducive learning environment where students of varying abilities can
engage in joyful learning experiences.
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ELECTIVE - TEACHING MULTIGRADE CLASSES

ACTIVIY 4 TOPIC #4

1. Why do you think multi-grade teaching can be a positive experience?

 Multi-grade teaching can be a positive experience for several reasons, Just as

children learn valuable social skills from interacting with their siblings and peers,
students in multi-grade classrooms benefit from increased opportunities to develop
social skills and empathy. Older students often help younger ones, fostering a sense
of community and belonging among all students. This collaborative environment
encourages teamwork, responsibility, and understanding, much like working together
with family members or friends to complete a group project.

2. What are some possible causes of teachers’ resistance to multigrade teaching?

 Teaching multiple grade levels within one classroom can increase a teacher's
workload significantly. Planning, preparing materials, and assessing students across
different grade levels and curricula can be more demanding than teaching a single
grade level.

3. How is your learning relevant or useful to you as a pre-service teacher?

 As a pre-service teacher, gaining knowledge about multi-grade education and

teaching strategies is highly relevant and useful for understanding different
approaches to teaching, including multi-grade instruction, prepares you to adapt to
various educational settings and student needs throughout your career. This flexibility
will help you navigate changes in classroom configurations, student demographics,
and educational policies.

4. How can we overcome some challenges in multi-grade teaching and learning?

 Organizing students into flexible groups based on their academic needs, interests,
and social dynamics can help create a more personalized learning environment.
These groups can be changed frequently to keep students engaged and motivated.
Teachers can use cooperative learning strategies, such as peer tutoring and
collaborative projects, to encourage interaction among students from different grade
levels.

5. From the Presentation, on the Advantages and Disadvantages of Multi-aged Classroom

Setting I realized that.

 In a presentation on the advantages and disadvantages of multi-aged classroom

settings, I realized that these environments offer a unique blend of opportunities and
 challenges. Multi-aged classrooms provide valuable experiences for both students
and educators but require careful planning, execution, and support to be successful.

SEVILLANO, JOHUA A. III - 26 BEED

ELECTIVE - TEACHING MULTIGRADE CLASSES

ACTIVITY # 6

How much have you learned?

 Write your teaching Philosophy which illustrates your beliefs on learning styles
within multigrade classrooms; Your teaching philosophy is a self-reflective
statement of your beliefs about teaching and learning. It's a one-to-two-page
narrative that conveys your core ideas about being an effective teacher in the
context of your discipline. A good teacher cannot begin or continue to inspire
learning without being a learner. The good teacher must constantly learn what
is new in the discipline. In fact, the good teacher often helps to create new
knowledge.

Let’s Apply
How is your learning relevant or useful to you as a pre-service teacher?
 As a pre-service teacher, the learning from the sources you provided is highly
relevant and beneficial for your teaching career. Understanding developing
effective communication skills, promoting a positive mindset, introducing
classroom management strategies, cultivating reflective practice, providing
constructive feedback, engaging in professional development, and fostering a
supportive school culture are all crucial aspects highlighted in the sources that
can significantly impact your growth and success as a pre-service teacher.

Let’s Reflect
How do you teach students with different learning styles?

 Take time to understand the learning preferences of your students by

observing how they engage with different activities and let students work at
their own pace and use a multisensory approach to accommodate various
learning preferences.
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ELECTIVE - TEACHING MULTIGRADE CLASSES
ACTIVITY 8 TOPIC # 5
Feedback
How can you compare multigrade classroom to those of regular classroom based on
your experience schooling in Basic Education?
 my experience suggests that multigrade classrooms offer a more
personalized, socially engaging, and inclusive learning environment compared
to traditional single-grade classrooms in Basic Education.

A. How is your learning relevant or useful to you as a pre-service teacher?

Let’s Reflect
What are the possible challenges that you would encounter in organizing a
multigrade classroom?
 the challenges of organizing a multigrade classroom revolve around the need
for specialized training, access to diverse materials, flexible curriculum
organization, effective discipline management, specific teaching aids,
strategic subject matter organization, and a deep understanding of teaching
gaps and student needs.

From the Topic presentation on the Classroom Organization for Multi-grade

Settings I realized that …

 From the Topic presentation on the Classroom Organization for Multi-grade

Settings, it is evident that creating distinct activity areas within the classroom,
such as art and craft displays, student work areas, and group discussion
spaces, is crucial for efficient organization. This approach ensures that
students have designated areas for various activities, promoting a structured
learning environment that enhances engagement and productivity.
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ELECTIVE - TEACHING MULTIGRADE CLASSES
ACTIVITY 9 – (TOPIC # 6)
A. Answer the following questions
1. What do you know about classroom management?
 It's all about creating a positive, productive environment where students can learn
effectively by setting clear expectations, maintaining order, and fostering a supportive
environment.

2. Give some strategies to organize a multigrade classroom.

 Organize the classroom space into different areas for group instruction, individual
work, teacher work, and additional areas like reading corners or arts and crafts
areas. This layout allows for varied activities to occur simultaneously.

3. What are the challenges in organizing classroom in multigrade education?

Give some ways to overcome them.

 organizing the classroom poses several challenges. Some of these

challenges include inadequately trained teachers, lack of varied levels and
types of materials, lack of flexible and special types of curriculum
organization, and insufficient teacher training programs focusing on practical
issues and techniques for handling multigrade teaching studies. To overcome
these challenges, teachers can implement strategies such as improving time
management, enhancing teaching skills, preparing and organizing teaching-
learning materials effectively, organizing art and cultural activities, ensuring
flexible timetables, providing extra preparation time for teachers assigned to
multigrade classrooms, offering in-service training on appropriate groupings,
classroom organization, instructional strategies, and curriculum modification
to principals and teachers.
B. How is your learning relevant or useful to you as a pre-service teacher?
Reflect In the new normal curriculum, do you think you can innovate some
management strategies in teaching multi-grade students? Explain how you
will manage the class.
  As a pre-service teacher, the learning from the sources provided is highly
relevant and beneficial. Understanding classroom management is crucial for
creating an effective learning environment. Reflecting on this learning, as a
pre-service teacher, you can innovate management strategies by
incorporating culturally responsive practices, promoting effective
communication skills, and cultivating reflective practice. By understanding
students' diverse needs, enhancing communication skills, and fostering a
positive mindset, you can create a safe and supportive classroom
environment conducive to learning.
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ELECTIVE - TEACHING MULTIGRADE CLASSES
ACTIVITY 10 (TOPIC # 6)
Management Strategies for Multi-grade Classrooms, I realized that

 I understand that managing a multi-grade classroom can be challenging. To

effectively handle this situation, it is important to implement various strategies
that cater to the diverse needs of students across different grade levels. you
can create a positive and productive learning environment where students of
different grade levels can thrive and succeed. Remember, flexibility, creativity,
and a student-centered approach are key to effectively managing a multi-
grade classroom.