Catering Diverse Learners

through Multi-grade
Teaching
Junbert Hortillosa
Jefferson Hinaut
• Responds to the needs of every Filipino Children who
have the right to quality education at all levels.

• Commonly on Sitio’s elementary Schools.

• Several grade for one teacher for entire school year.

Crucial Elements in a Multi-grade
Classroom
1. Modified Curriculum and Instruction
2. Teacher’s Role
3. Classroom Physical Arrangements
4. Classroom Management and Discipline
5. Planning a Lesson and Evaluation
6. Community Participation
Modified Curriculum and Instruction
Subject Stagging Option – teacher pupil interaction are
grouped with those requiring less.

Subject Integration Option – subjects are integrated

through theme.

Common Table Time – subjects are presented in the same

given time with prescribed work.
Integrated Day Option – no fixed timetable/students free
will.

Subject Grouping Option – Filipino Medium (MWF) and

English Medium (TtH).
Teacher’s Role
Facilitator – He/She encourages children to learn in
different ways.

Manager – provides rich and variety of activities to teach

concepts and skill.

Observer – information gained by the teacher during

observation is essential in evaluation.
Instructor – involves transmitting knowledge but
choosing appropriately.

Planner – teacher must invest also in planning that is

knowledgeable, efficient, comprehensive and well-
orchestrated.

Evaluator – teacher must see to it that the goals of

curriculum are being achieved.
Physical Arrangement of the Classroom
Learning Centers – areas for small groups to work
together and set up for specific curriculum.

Learning Materials – one of the most important part of

physical environment.

Furniture and Equipment – movable equipment can

help students in doing activities.
Classroom Management and Discipline
• Classroom management is concerned with structuring a
classroom’s life.

• Discipline involves setting and defining clear

expectations towards student behavior.
Planning a Lesson and Evaluation
• Lesson preparation or making a lesson plan.

Informal Evaluation – are built in or part of the learning activities

(like formative test).

Formal Evaluation – more objective and not affected by bias or

subjectivity.
Community Participation
• the more integrated into community life will benefit the
school, as well.

• Parent-Teachers’ Association(PTA) is also a great help

in developing Multi-grade Teaching.