Explain the reasons for the emergence of the concept of multi-grade classroom.
Use the principles of teaching in multi-grade classrooms in lesson plans.
Compare the reasons for the use of multi-grade classroom practice in the world.
Prepare lesson plans suitable for multi-grade classrooms.
Mode of Delivery
Face to face
Prerequisites
No
Recommended Optional Programme Components
-
Course Description
Students taking this course are expected to understand the unique functioning of multigrade classrooms, and
plan and implement teaching in multigrade classrooms. Course content includes concept of multigrade
classroom, reasons for multigrade classrooms, advantages and disadvantages of multigrade classrooms,
principles of teaching in multigrade classrooms, learning climate in multigrade classrooms, planning and
evaluating learning-teaching process in multigrade classrooms, multigrade classroom practices over the world.
Course Contents
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Definition and scope of teaching in multi-grade classrooms
2nd Week
Multi-grade classrooms and the reasons for their emergence
3rd Week
Learning process in multi-grade classrooms
4th Week
Classroom management in multi-grade classrooms
5th Week
An example of the implementation of teaching in multi-grade classerooms
6th Week
Multi-grade class examples in the world
7th Week
Planning of teaching in multi-grade classrooms
8th Week
Midterm
9th Week
Planning of teaching in multi-grade classrooms
10th Week
Researches about multi-grade classrooms
11th Week
Teaching practices in multi-grade classrooms-presentation
12th Week
Teaching practices in multi-grade classrooms-presentation
13th Week
Teaching practices in multi-grade classrooms-presentation
14th Week
Teaching practices in multi-grade classrooms-presentation
15th Week
Teaching practices in multi-grade classrooms-presentation
Recommended or Required Reading
Gültekin, M. (2007). Birleştirilmiş Sınıflarda Öğretim. Anadolu Üniversitesi Yayınları.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lecture
Discussion
Case Study
Practice
Presentation
Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity
Percentage (%)
Mid-term
1
30
Presentation of Article
1
20
Total(%)
50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)