Multi-Grade Classroom Resources

Teaching two grades or more than two grades at the same time by teacher in a class room, is known as multi grade teaching. The Multi grade teaching is not a new concept in our system of education. This system was followed in our traditional ‘Gurukul’ method. Even today, this multi grade teaching. Teaching and Learning Strategies for Multigrade ClassroomsThe mlutigrade teachers have to deal with a class of students that often has a very wide range of ages and consequently of learning abilities, all together in the same room. Thus, most of the times it is not feasible for the teacher to encounter teaching of the class as a whole. Multi-Grade Classroom Resources ADLC lesson plans can assist teachers who are assigned to multi-grade classroom situations including, but not limited to, Hutterite Colony settings. We call these the Oka Lesson Plans after the person who developed them.

ADLC lesson plans can assist teachers who are assigned to multi-grade classroom situations including, but not limited to, Hutterite Colony settings. We call these the Oka Lesson Plans after the person who developed them.

A 'split' class, or a 'multi-grade' class, is where two or more levels are taught together by one teacher (for example, 1st and 2nd class). This means that teaching is focused on group work. The failure of multigrade classes has important consequences: multigrade teaching being perceived as a cut-rate, unsuitable form of delivery, its failure causes families to lose interest in schooling and thus reduces social demand for education. In short, such failures contribute to under-development and poverty.

Teaching Multigrade Classes Pdf

These resources are user-friendly, interesting, relevant, and keep teacher planning and preparation times reasonable. While these lesson plans were designed specifically for use in multi-grade classrooms on Hutterite Colonies, they can be used by any teacher.

The basic format of the Oka Lesson Plans is consistent throughout: a short, teacher-led introduction followed by independent work for students. All lesson plans establish and address outcomes from the Alberta Programs of Study, with the exceptions of those that conflict with Hutterite traditions, beliefs, and expectations.

Oka Lesson Plans are free and can be downloaded using the links below. These links will take you to a different webpage. Scroll down to select the grades and subject areas of interest.

Health

Science

Grades 1-3
Grades 4-6
Grades 7-9

Social Studies

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Grades 1-3
Grades 4-6
Grades 7-9