Multi-age classes: Philosophy & practice

Linley Lloyd

Abstract

Multiage Class: • Formed by choice • Committed to philosophy • Emphasis on flexible grouping, including whole-class group • Often team taught • Focus on individual and continuous progress • Parental support important • Children move often • Programming starts with outcomes desired • Learning often student-directed (negotiated curriculum, emphasis on independent learners). Academic Achievement - General: • in sum: 'no academic disadvantage' • positive findings are related to provision of 'developmentally appropriate' curriculum (which MAY mean ability groups)

Original language	English
Publication status	Published - 2002
Event	Challenging Futures: Changing Agendas in Teacher Education - University of New England, Armidale, Australia Duration: 3 Feb 2002 → 7 Feb 2002

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Conference	Challenging Futures: Changing Agendas in Teacher Education
City	Armidale, Australia
Period	3/02/02 → 7/02/02

Keywords

Special Education and Disability

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