ERIC_NO:
ED402294
TITLE:
The Multi-Age Classroom. Professional's Guide.
AUTHOR:
McClay, Jodi L.
PUBLICATION_DATE:
1996
ABSTRACT:
Multi-age education is most similar to the one-room schoolhouse approach. The teacher creates an environment for students of different
ages to learn and prosper. The students, working independently and
collectively to learn topics of relevance and interest, have increased
self-esteem and a more positive attitude toward school. This volume looks
at the rationale of multi-age education and the current research on multi-age
programs. It describes the steps for implementing a multi-age program
and includes specific examples for setting up the classroom, daily planning,
determining the curriculum, grouping for instruction, using learning centers,
soliciting parent help, and assessing student progress. The book presents
samples of student work, cooperative learning lessons, and appropriate
themes of study, and it identifies misconceptions about multi-age problems,
discusses common problems to avoid, and celebrates the joy of successful
programs. (Contains 38 references.) (ND)
MAJOR_DESCRIPTORS:
Class Organization; Classroom Techniques; Mixed Age Grouping; Nongraded Instructional Grouping; Teaching Methods;
MINOR DESCRIPTORS:
Classroom Environment; Elementary Education; Group Activities; Individualized Instruction; Lesson Plans; Teacher Developed Materials; Teacher Student Relationship;
IDENTIFIERS:
*Developmentally Appropriate Programs
PUBLICATION_TYPE:
010; 055