Teaching Multigrade Classes Report PowerPoint

Multigrade Teaching

1. HISTORY OF MULTIGRADE CLASSES What is multigrade class? - A multigrade class refers to a class that has two or more grade level of children in one classroom.

2. Multi-grade originated in American one room school houses during the 1800s. HISTORY OF MULTIGRADE CLASSES

3. HISTORY OF MULTIGRADE CLASSES When was multi-grade introduced in the Philippines? The multi-grade system has been implemented since 1920.

4. HISTORY OF MULTIGRADE CLASSES The following conditions where multigrade teaching arises: 1. School with low population 2. Classrooms are distributed at various locations 3. Decline of the number of students 4. Children to more popular schools

5. HISTORY OF MULTIGRADE CLASSES 5. The number of students exceeds official class size requirements causing students from diffferent grade levels to be combined. 6. Higher teacher absenteeism 7. Less deployment of teacher 8. Pedagogical purpose.

6. A multigrade teacher plays a various roles as she/he performs the task in handling students with varied age level. ROLES OF A MULTIGRADE TEACHER

7. The roles of the multigrade teacher are uniquely different from a monograde teacher. She/he performs as a researcher. ROLES OF A MULTIGRADE TEACHER

8. Facilitator - the teacher should be familiar with his or her pupils and their experiences to be able to effectively facilitate the class. ROLES OF A MULTIGRADE TEACHER

9. They serve as community liaison or resources person. ROLES OF A MULTIGRADE TEACHER

10. The teacher also acts as a social worker or counselor to the students and the community. ROLES OF A MULTIGRADE TEACHER

11. Evaluator - The teacher ensures good standard of education by keeping track of the learning of the students. ROLES OF A MULTIGRADE TEACHER

12. She/he is also considered as a material designer as she designs instructional materials suitable for the learners in a multigrade classroom. ROLES OF A MULTIGRADE TEACHER

13. Financial advisor as she/he manages the school finances. ROLES OF A MULTIGRADE TEACHER

14. The teacher also acts as parent teacher as she/he trains volunteer-parents who help facilitate the class. ROLES OF A MULTIGRADE TEACHER

15. THE BASES OF THE MULTIGRADE PROGRAM IN THE PHILPIPINES 1. The following provisions in the Philippine Constitution serve as basis for the implementation of the Multigrade Program in the Philippines.

16. Article XIV of the 1987 Philippine Constitution states: Section 1: The state shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to make education accessible to all. THE BASES OF THE MULTIGRADE PROGRAM IN THE PHILPIPINES

17. THE BASES OF THE MULTIGRADE PROGRAM IN THE PHILPIPINES Section 2.1. The state shall, establish, maintain and support a complete, people and society.

18. THE BASES OF THE MULTIGRADE PROGRAM IN THE PHILPIPINES 2. The Department of Education issued the following memoranda with regard the implementation of multigrade classes in the Philippines; a. In D.O #96 s.1997, the following guidelines were stipulated with regard to Multigrade Classes:

19. THE BASES OF THE MULTIGRADE PROGRAM IN THE PHILPIPINES Protect and promote the rights of all citizens to accessible quality education at all levels Complete six grade levels to children in the remote baranggay A multigrade class is defined as a class of 2 or more grades under one teacher in a complete orincomplete elementary school.

20. THE BASES OF THE MULTIGRADE PROGRAM IN THE PHILPIPINES 4. The class size is 8 to 35 pupils 5. Construction of 3 room school building for MG classes 6. Classroom layout should provide for grouping or regrouping 7. The provision of textbooks and other resources 8. Allocating teacher items and/or assigning teachers in multigrade classes

21. THE BASES OF THE MULTIGRADE PROGRAM IN THE PHILPIPINES 9. Providing support , welfare and incentive program for multigrade teachers.

22. THE BASES OF THE MULTIGRADE PROGRAM IN THE PHILPIPINES b. D.O 81 s. 2009, the following guidelines were stipulated with regard to multigrade classes: Provide access to quality education for all school-age children in remote communities

23. THE BASES OF THE MULTIGRADE PROGRAM IN THE PHILPIPINES To respond to the issues in the implementation of DepEd order No. 96 s.1997 the following guidelines are issued: Strick implementation of Special Hardship Allowance for Multigrade Teachers Assigned teachers should be trained on multigrade teaching

24. THE BASES OF THE MULTIGRADE PROGRAM IN THE PHILPIPINES c. Provision of training resources and learning pakages

25. 3. International initiatives support the implementation of Multigrade Programs. EFA ( Education for All ) Millennium Development Goals Education For Sustainable Development THE BASES OF THE MULTIGRADE PROGRAM IN THE PHILPIPINES

26. The following two EFA goals have implications in creating multigrade teaching in different countries: THE BASES OF THE MULTIGRADE PROGRAM IN THE PHILPIPINES

27. Goal 2: Ensure that by 2015 all children, particularly girls, children in difficult circumstances and those belonging to ethnic minorities, have access to and are able to complete primary education that is free, compulsory and good quality. THE BASES OF THE MULTIGRADE PROGRAM IN THE PHILPIPINES

28. Goal 6: Improve all aspects of the quality of education and ensure excellence of all so that recognized and measurable learning outcomes are achieved by all especially in literacy, numeracy, and life skills. THE BASES OF THE MULTIGRADE PROGRAM IN THE PHILPIPINES

29. Millennium Development Goals 2. Achieve universal primary education THE BASES OF THE MULTIGRADE PROGRAM IN THE PHILPIPINES

30. Education for Sustainable Development THE BASES OF THE MULTIGRADE PROGRAM IN THE PHILPIPINES Launched in 2015 at the UN Sustainable Development Summit, the 17 sustainable development goals of the 2030 agenda for sustainable development officially came on 2016 focusing on quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

31. 3. International initiatives support the implementation of Multigrade Programs. EFA ( Education for All ) Millennium Development Goals Education For Sustainable Development THE BASES OF THE MULTIGRADE PROGRAM IN THE PHILPIPINES

32. UNDERPINNING PHILOSOPHIES AND PRINCIPLES OF MULTIGRADE TEACHING Constructivist Approach is utilized in multigrade teaching. Multigrade teaching implies that in a student-centered environment, learning is more likely to flourish.

33. UNDERPINNING PHILOSOPHIES AND PRINCIPLES OF MULTIGRADE TEACHING Why does a student-centered environment make multigrade teaching more effective? 1. It accommodates diversity 2. It fosters collaboration and peer learning 3. It encourage active learning

34. UNDERPINNING PHILOSOPHIES AND PRINCIPLES OF MULTIGRADE TEACHING Effective teaching in a multigrade classroom takes place when; The students are afforded opportunities for self-directed learning Peer tutoring is properly used Learners are engaged in cooperative learning Learners learning styles are recognized; and

35. UNDERPINNING PHILOSOPHIES AND PRINCIPLES OF MULTIGRADE TEACHING 5. The students are given opportunities to learn from their families.

36. UNDERPINNING PHILOSOPHIES AND PRINCIPLES OF MULTIGRADE TEACHING Cooperative learning is key in multigrade classes. Multigrade teachers must recognize that the students have different strengths and abilities, and that they prefer to learn in different ways.

37. UNDERPINNING PHILOSOPHIES AND PRINCIPLES OF MULTIGRADE TEACHING DIFFERENTIATION – In multigrade teaching it refers to how the same teacher organizes learning for different individuals and/or group of learners.

38. UNDERPINNING PHILOSOPHIES AND PRINCIPLES OF MULTIGRADE TEACHING In a multigrade classroom with students from grade 3 and 4, the teacher is conducting a math lesson on addition and subtraction.

39. UNDERPINNING PHILOSOPHIES AND PRINCIPLES OF MULTIGRADE TEACHING 1. The teacher provides different sets of math problems based on each student’s grade level and ability. Grade 3 students receive simpler problems involving single-digit numbers, while grade 4 students work on more complex problems with larger numbers.

40. UNDERPINNING PHILOSOPHIES AND PRINCIPLES OF MULTIGRADE TEACHING 2. The teacher offers varied levels of support and guidance during independent practice. Grade 3 students may work in small groups with the teacher or a peer tutor, while grade 4 students work independently or in pairs to challenge themselves.

41. Multigrade teaching adheres to the following principles: Children are unique Children can learn best from experience Children can do and learn well from one another The role of the teacher is to provide a conductive learning environment The curriculum must cater to varied interest, abilities, and levels. UNDERPINNING PHILOSOPHIES AND PRINCIPLES OF MULTIGRADE TEACHING