Multi-grade classrooms are commonly used structural organization approaches in schools across the world. The majority of the teacher preparation programs do not have a robust multi-grade classroom experience in their training. Therefore, teachers who are used to single grade classrooms have a difficult time teaching in multi-grade classrooms. This presentation will look at ways in which schools with multi-grade classrooms can promote effective teaching.
I am a multi-grade teaching principal in a 34 student, two teacher Adventist school.I am pursuing a Masters degree in curriculum and instruction at Andrews University.