Hi there,
After reading, or skimming through, I thought that the chapter readings through 1-3 was somewhat enlightening for me. Why? Actually, my original ideas of multilevel classroom was just having a range of students that were of different ages and learning abilities. However, there was more than meets the eye. I think that a teacher has much to plan and endure in when taking on a multilevel classroom. Not only that, one must look at remaining with the same class for a number of years to benefit both students and teacher. I've seen multi-grade classes taught in my community, but they were not at all like the multi-level classroom expectancies that I had just read about. What really stuck out for me, was the demands that need to be addressed when teaching a multi-level class. First, because a teacher has to believe in her class. Role modelling, facilitating independent and peer learning ( the older, or more knowledgeable student who is strong in one area, tutors the often younger student is such a great idea, I liked this one). Which bringsforth supporting students meeting their goals and raising self-esteem for students. Multilevel classrooms are seemingly effective because the article states that based on statistics, muliti-level students do better academically than regular classroom students. Neat! Lot's of things to ponder over, but overall, was good to read about.
Ekosani!
Miss Muffet Iskwew
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Yes, we did have a great discussion in class on multi-level learning and how we found that some of own learning styles are different from each other.
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