Organizing a Multi-Grade Classroom PDF

MULTI-GRADE CLASSES Organizing the Pysical Environment  The Physical Environment This refers to the overall design and layout of a given classroom and its learning areas that requires organizing space, furniture, and resources in order to maximize learning opportunities and students’...

MULTI-GRADE CLASSES Organizing the Pysical Environment  The Physical Environment This refers to the overall design and layout of a given classroom and its learning areas that requires organizing space, furniture, and resources in order to maximize learning opportunities and students’ involvement. ESSENTIAL AREAS IN A MULTIGRADE CLASSROOM Group Instruction Area This is where the class discussion and group work happen. The teacher works with a group or groups of students to fine tune their learning. Individual Work Area This is where students do independent work. Students stay in this area to get ready for the next subject or activity. ESSENTIAL AREAS IN A MULTIGRADE CLASSROOM Teachers Work Area This is where the teacher plans and prepares the lesson. Important records and documents are usually placed in this area. Additional Areas Reading area, arts and crafts area, resources and materials area, and personal hygiene area. General Guidelines Divide your classroom space to different areas based on the activities that will possibly occur. Allocate an area for teacher-controlled resources. Chairs, desks or tables can be grouped together for collaborative work. General Guidelines Make use of low cupboards, cubbyholes or partitions to divide the room into different areas. Review your floor plan considering the class traffic patterns. Be ready to transform your classroom when needed. ACTIVITY In a short bond paper, create two classroom floor plans. The first plan should depict a monograde classrom that you are familiar with. Second plan should show a multigrade classroom. MANAGING STUDENT’S BEHAVIOR Classroom Management can be defined as the process of establishing and sustaining appropriate student behavior such that the delivery of lesson is not comprised. What are the (3) distinct phases of classroom management? Planning before school begins. Implementing plans. Maintaining good discipline.  According to Wong and Wong (2009), the root cause of behavioral problems in classrooms appears to be the absence of established rules and procedures rather than poor student discipline. GUIDELINES :INSIDE THE CLASSROOM ✓ What rules and procedures are you going to establish for the use and care of the different materials and equipment in the classroom? ✓ What rules and procedures will the learners be expected to follow when they are in a certain area of the classroom?  : OTHER SCHOOL AREAS such as comfort room, GUIDELINES playground, etc. ✓ When and how are learners going to have access to these areas? ✓ What rules and procedures are you going to implement for lining up and going to these areas? ✓ How should learners behave in these areas? GUIDELINES : DURING WGOLE-CLASS ACTIVITIES AND SEATWORK ✓ When and how do you want learners to ask and answer questions (e.g raising hands)? ✓ If you want everyone's attention, how will you cue or signal the clas (e.g., using bell or hand signal)? ✓ What rules and procedures are you going to set up for learners working together? GUIDELINES : DURING WGOLE-CLASS ACTIVITIES AND SEATWORK ✓ How and when are you going to give instructions for activities or assignments? ✓ How are you going to monitor progress on tasks or assignments? ✓ How and when will the learners obtain the materials they need for the activities, tasks, or assignments? GUIDELINES : DURING WGOLE-CLASS ACTIVITIES AND SEATWORK ✓ What procedures will learners follow when turning in the outputs or materials, especially when you are having a discussion with individuals or small groups? ✓ How and when will the learners' outputs or assignments get corrected? ✓ What procedures will you use for returning work? GUIDELINES : DURING WHOLE-CLASS ACTIVITIES AND SEATWORK ✓ What can the learners do when they are done with their tasks? GUIDELINES : DURING SMALL GROUPS ✓ What procedures, rules, and signals will learners follow regarding the movement to and from groups? ✓ When and how can learners ask and answer questions? What are your expectations for learners who are working together in small groups? ✓ While you are dealing with a group of learners, what will the rest of the class be doing? GUIDELINES : OTHER PROCEDURES THAT MUST BE CONSIDERED ✓ What routines are you planning to establish to start each school day? ✓ What routines are the learners going to follow to end each school day? ✓Are you going to use a student helper system? What expectations are you going to set for student helpers to accomplish their roles?  Classroom behavior management entails more than just following rules and procedures. Rather, it's a proactive and constructive system. This means that teachers should establish an organized, consistent and culturally-relevant classroom environment that fosters student learning and effective instruction. Moreover, they should consistently engage and communicate with students and their families to build positive relationships with them (The Iris Center, 2021).  LEARNING ACTIVITY CREATE YOUR OWN MULTIGRADE CLASSROOM RULES