Philippine Education: Single and Multigrade Classes
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What is the minimum number of students required for a single-grade class to be considered viable in the Philippine education system?

  • 20
  • 15 (correct)
  • 5
  • 10

    • What is a common reason for combining grade levels into multigrade classes?

  • To optimize teacher resources (correct)
  • To provide more advanced curriculum
  • To facilitate standardized testing
  • To increase class sizes for social interaction

    • According to DepEd guidelines, what happens if a grade level has fewer than 15 students?

  • The students are sent to other schools
  • The school must close
  • It merges with another grade level (correct)
  • Additional teachers are hired

    • What document outlines the guidelines for single-grade and multigrade classes in the Philippine education system?

    <p>DepEd Order No. 63, s. 2012</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum number of students that can be in a multigrade class according to standard practices?

    <p>There is no maximum limit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of embracing diversity in the classroom?

    <p>It creates a safe and supportive environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a culture of diversity impact the school community?

    <p>It fosters personal growth academically and socially.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes an outcome of embracing diversity?

    <p>Students experience better social interactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What environment does embracing diversity create for staff and students?

    <p>A safe and purposeful environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What essential role do teachers play in the classroom beyond education?

    <p>Providing emotional support to students</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of multigrade teaching?

    <p>Integrating different learning levels within the same classroom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might happen if a school does not embrace diversity?

    <p>A supportive community is diminished.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How might teachers influence students' lives outside academics?

    <p>Through mentorship and guidance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of school experience is enhanced due to a diverse environment?

    <p>Supportive relationships.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT typically a role of teachers?

    <p>Handling school administration jobs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way does diversity contribute to student growth?

    <p>By promoting both academic and social learning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What best characterizes teachers' responsibilities in a multigrade classroom?

    <p>Providing individualized instruction to varying levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of environment does a culture of diversity NOT create?

    <p>Chaotic and unwelcoming.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In relation to student development, teachers contribute by:

    <p>Encouraging critical thinking and creativity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a challenge teachers face in multigrade classrooms?

    <p>Balancing the needs of diverse learners</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact do teachers have on students' social skills?

    <p>Promoting collaboration among peers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What benefit does learner diversity bring to students regarding different perspectives?

    <p>Students are introduced to diverse strategies and applications.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does learner diversity impact students' creativity in learning?

    <p>Students learn to reshape issues and adopt new learning strategies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one consequence of learner diversity for students' stereotypes?

    <p>Students confront their stereotypes more frequently.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What skill enhancement is associated with learner diversity?

    <p>Improved ability to think creatively and complexly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of environment does learner diversity promote for students?

    <p>Safe and non-hostile environments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does learner diversity allow students to examine about themselves?

    <p>Their understanding of personal perspectives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a benefit of learner diversity?

    <p>Resistance to higher-order cognitive skills.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does learner diversity help students adapt to different learning environments?

    <p>It enhances their adaptability to various settings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What cognitive abilities are enhanced through learner diversity?

    <p>Higher-order cognitive thinking skills.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to students' knowledge of culture when exposed to learner diversity?

    <p>They gain insight into how cultures process information differently.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which strand encompasses learners' unique backgrounds and experiences?

    <p>Learners' linguistic, cultural, socio-economic and religious backgrounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the primary reasons children learn differently?

    <p>Preferred learning styles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which VARK learning style includes hands-on activities?

    <p>Kinesthetic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which intelligences are part of Howard Gardner's theory?

    <p>Naturalist and Existential</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Dyslexia primarily affects which of the following abilities?

    <p>Reading skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect is NOT included in the Domain 3, Diversity of Learners?

    <p>Learners’ dietary habits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is associated with family economic status that affects children's learning?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'giftedness' refer to in the context of diversity in learners?

    <p>High potential or ability in one or more areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a kinesthetic learning activity?

    <p>Building a model</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors does NOT affect children's learning?

    <p>Current fashions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of learning disability affects writing skills?

    <p>Dysgraphia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the VARK learning model, which style focuses on listening and speaking?

    <p>Auditory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which intelligence involves sensitivity to rhythm and sound?

    <p>Musical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Good Morning Message

    • A message of greeting
    • Included in the image are repeated words/letters.
    • The image also includes the name MS. ANGELA ARWIN E. NOGPO.

    MPPE Overview

    • MPPE stands for Multigrade Program in Philippine Education
    • The MPPE is an educational delivery system.
    • The program aims to improve the quality of elementary education.
    • The program aims to address the issue of incomplete schools and multigrade classes

    Learning Outcomes

    • Identify information on MPPE (such as policies, definition, program components, support programs, and expected benefits).
    • Identify MPPE support programs in the region, division, district, or school.
    • Recognize the basic principles underlying multigrade teaching.
    • Appreciate the MPPE as part of the educational system.

    Lesson 1: MPPE Overview

    • An overview of the Multigrade Program in Philippine Education (MPPE) is delivered during this lesson.
    • The program seeks to democratize access to and enhance the quality of basic education.
    • The strategies aim to address school deficiencies and organize multigrade classes.

    Why MPPE was conceptualized?

    • MPPE was created to expand access to education, particularly in sparsely populated or isolated areas.
    • It aims to maintain educational services in areas with declining enrolment.

    Definition of Multigrade Class

    • A multigrade class is a class comprised of two or more grade levels being taught by one teacher.
    • This structure is utilized in primary schools located in distant, isolated, and sparsely populated areas.
    • The number of students per grade level warrants its opening.

    In the Philippine Education System

    • Grade levels often combine into a multigrade class—when the class size is below fifteen.
    • Per DepEd Order No. 63, 2012, a single-grade class should include at least fifteen students.
    • In situations with fewer than fifteen students, the multigrade class structure optimizes teacher resources and ensures continued education in small or remote areas.

    Lesson 2: Programs and Components of Multigrade Teaching

    • The curriculum includes aspects of curriculum development in multigrade teaching.

    Curriculum Development

    • A single teacher is responsible for teaching pupils across multiple grade levels.

    Multigrade Schools

    • Schools with multigrade classes are referred to as multigrade schools.
    • Multigrade classrooms provide opportunities for scaffolding multiple student ages, abilities, and learning styles.

    Scaffolding

    • Social and cognitive learning can be facilitated regardless of age or gender boundaries.

    Zone of Proximal Development

    • Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) shows the learning potential that can be reached with guidance.
    • Zone of Achieved Development (ZAD) represents the current learning level.

    Salient Features of the Multigrade Curriculum

    • Budget of Work (BOW)
    • Lesson Plan for Multigrade classes (MGTLP)
    • Multigrade Handbook
    • Multilevel Materials
    • 100 Book Library

    Support Programs

    • Organized in specific divisions of the nation.
    • Receive financial assistance from UNICEF.
    • Working models for the program's application.

    Effective teaching strategies and process for supervision

    • Active parent and community participation:
    • Innovate approaches to multigrade teaching

    DepED-CCFPI Little Red Schoolhouse Project

    • Partnership with Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) and the Department of Education established this educational program.
    • This project aims to provide disadvantaged children with complete primary education.

    Search for Multigrade Teacher Achiever

    • The search is open to all multigrade teachers demonstrating dedicated and exemplary service.
    • Service must have been rendered for three years.

    The Multigrade School Training Video

    • This project showcases effective strategies and other important information about multigrade schooling.

    Congress on Multigrade Education

    • A policy initiative aligns with the Department of Education's policy, aimed at improving elementary education access and quality.

    Module 2: Basic Principles Underlying Multigrade Teaching

    • Lesson 3 explains the fundamental principles underlying multigrade instruction.

    Key Principles Regarding Multigrade Teaching

    • Children are unique and learn best via experience.
    • Children effectively learn from teachers, peers, and experiences.

    The Role of the Teacher in a Classroom

    • Teachers prepare and manage an effective and supportive learning environment conducive to teaching and learning.

    Teachers as Vital Figures

    • Multigrade teachers assume vital roles in the lives of students.
    • Their function goes beyond simple education.

    Implementation of the School Curriculum

    • Embraces varied abilities, levels, and interests of the students within a particular group.

    The Value of Educational Programs

    • Measured by how effectively programs reach their goals, involving learner outcomes and their level of achievement.

    Inter-age or Inter-aging Classes

    • The combination of learners of various ages respects individual needs, reflecting real-life social structures.

    Advantages & Challenges

    • Addresses advantages and challenges of multigrade classrooms.

    Advantages of Multigrade Classes

    • Learners gain skills in collaborating amongst multiple groups and handling curriculum contents across diverse disciplines.
    • Multigrade practices can lead to improved achievement levels (particularly in mathematics, science, and languages) for children.

    Learners in Multigrade Classes

    • Maximize social interaction between peers
    • Often engage in collaborative learning
    • Develop self-directed learning skills
    • Demonstrate resourcefulness

    Addressing Stigma and Repetition

    • Remodels the perception of failure and repetition.
    • Encourages real-life experiences.
    • Reduces reliance on teacher supervision.

    Teachers and Multigrade Classes

    • Make the most of inter-age and multi-level situations to facilitate learning processes.
    • Get to know diverse learners and adapt teaching styles accordingly.
    • Experiment with teaching approaches.

    Multigrade Learners' Challenges

    • Require increased initiative and resourcefulness.
    • Might receive less individual attention from teachers compared to traditional settings.
    • Face interactions among diverse ages, skills, and abilities.

    Multigrade Learners: Challenges - Female Students

    • Expectations of household responsibilities may limit opportunities for school attendance and learning.

    Multigrade Learners: Challenges - General

    • Learners may sometimes lack the self-discipline and focused concentration necessary for effective learning.

    Teacher's Responsibilities in Multigrade Classes

    • More preparation of curriculum materials.
    • Deeper study of learners' characteristics.
    • Develop strategies and approaches for effective and viable instruction within the multigrade classroom.

    Takeaways

    • A summary of the key points discussed.

    References

    Learning Disabilities

    • Dyslexia
    • Dyscalculia
    • Dysgraphia
    • Dyspraxia

    Common Dyspraxia Symptoms

    • Description of symptoms of the disability.

    Areas of Difficulty

    • Explanation of specific areas of difficulty for various disabilities.

    Symptoms Include Trouble With

    • Symptoms of various learning disabilities.

    Example

    • Example of symptoms in various learning disabilities

    Difficulty in Certain Areas

    • The discussion includes difficulty in math and written expression.

    Benefits and Learning Opportunities

    • Students gain broader perspectives and knowledge, leading to self-reflection. C
    • Students learn to understand different viewpoints in a safe learning environment.C
    • Students gain insights into the influence of culture on learning.C
    • Students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. C

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    This quiz explores the guidelines and practices related to single-grade and multigrade classes in the Philippine education system. It addresses the minimum and maximum student requirements, the benefits of embracing diversity in classrooms, and the roles teachers play in fostering an inclusive environment. Test your knowledge on the educational standards set by DepEd.

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