Managing Instructional Time in Multi-Grade Classes - PDF

MULTI-GRADE CLASSES Managing Instructional Time Instructional Time Instructional time refers to the period of time during which students receive instruction from a teacher and the school is accountable for them. It encompasses classroom activities during regularly scheduled time when studen...

MULTI-GRADE CLASSES Managing Instructional Time Instructional Time Instructional time refers to the period of time during which students receive instruction from a teacher and the school is accountable for them. It encompasses classroom activities during regularly scheduled time when students are expected to be actively engaged in a learning activity. MATATAG-KINDERGARTEN SAMPLE BLOCK TIME MATATAG-GRADE 1 SCHEDULE INSTRUCTIONAL TIME-MULTIGRADE CLASSROOM Guidelines: Determine how much instructional time is available each day. Specify the subjects to be taught as well as their competencies for each grade level as set forth by the Department of Education. INSTRUCTIONAL TIME-MULTIGRADE CLASSROOM Guidelines: Determine how much time is required for each subject per week. Identify the available resources and teaching strategies needed for each subject. Two Common Timetabling Approaches 1.SPLIT TIMETABLE OR SUBJECT STAGGER APPROACH each grade level studies different subjects simultaneously the teachers prepares different lessons and teaches the group in turns. Two Common Timetabling Approaches 1.SPLIT TIMETABLE OR SUBJECT STAGGER APPROACH  Two Common Timetabling Approaches 2. Common Subject Approach the students in each grade level will study the same subject at the same time, but will work on different activities. Tips for Timetabling in multigrade class Math and other subjects that need more concentration should be taught in the morning. Consider the students’ maturity and attention span. Younger students have shorter attention span and may need to change activities more often. Tips for Timetabling in multigrade Allow adequate class time to teach and supervise all the grade levels may it be in whole class or small groups activities. The timetable should be posted clearly and be made familiar to the students.  MULTI-GRADE CLASSES Preparing Curriculum Multigrade Teaching may use the following strategies to be more effective in curriculum planning. 1.Thoroughly review the national curriculum to see what is relevant and required for each grade level. 2.Look for common themes or topics that are depicted from one grade to the next in each subject area, and identify the general themes.  Multigrade Teaching may use the following strategies to be more effective in curriculum planning. 3. After identifying the general themes, work on the objectives and content for your theme or unit of work. 4. Once you have decided what objectives and contents to be included, it is then possible to look at differentiating the activities for the different groups in your classrooms.