Multi-grade Classes

 

Multi-grade Classes:-

Multi-grade classes are also called “multi-age group”. Multi-age group is a term commonly used today to describe mixed-age groups. Multi-age means two or more grade levels that have been intentionally blended together to improve learning.

 Advantages (learners) :-

·         Maximum social interaction between peers.

·         Co-operative learning is pre-dominant.

·         Will learn to be independent, self-directed learners and can learn to be more resourceful.

·         Prepared for real life.

·         Can learn to assume leading and supporting role as needed in different work situations.

·         Juniors can gain knowledge from seniors.

Advantages (Teachers) :-  

·         Can make the most of inter-age, multilevel situation  to facilitate learning process.

·         Can get to know students more and carefully assess their needs and adopt appropriate teaching strategies.

·         Can innovate and experiment with different age groups and deal with curriculum content across subject areas.

Disadvantages/Drawbacks:-

·         High-level strength.

·         Poor interaction.

·         Poor class control.

·         Poor participation.

·         Difficulties in class assessment.

·         Students can cheat one another.

·         Noiseful class.

·         Students feel frustrated.

·         There is not enough space for the teachers to go around.