Module 1: The MPPE | Overvi }. Introd ean =, 2% Multigrade Program in Philippine Education (MPPE) _ <<‘ The Department of Education (DepEd) continues to hold multigrade classes in an effort to ensure that Filipino students in remote areas complete their basic education. A multigrade class consists of two or more different grade levels in a single grade classroom manned by one teacher for an entire school year. Since 1993, the Multigrade Program in Philippine Education (MPRE) has significantly contributed to the Department of Educationfis (DepEd) need to democratize access to education while ensuring its quality in around 19% of public elementary schools in isolated, underserved, and sparsely populated communities. IL. Learning Outcomes 1. Identify information on MultiGrade Program in Philippine Education (MPPE) such as: a. Policies, b. Definition, c. Program components d. Support programs, and e. Expected benefits 2. Identify MPPE support programs in the regions division/district/ school. 3. Basic principle underlying multigrade teaching. 4.Appreciate the Multigrade Program in Philippine Education (MPPE) as part of the educational system in our country. S; II Activity 4 cirections Answer the following questions. 1, What is MPPE? 2. What are the programs in Education? 3. What are the advantages in a multigrade class? 4, What are the challenges in a multigrade class? i ve Based on your response... support Multigrade Analysis 1. What did you feel in doing the activity? 2. What have you re d after answering the activity? Ve Abstraction Lesson 1: MPPE Overview Multigrade Program in Philippine Education MPPE grade Program in jppine Education Mul PhilAn education delivery system to democratize access to and improve the quality of elementary education through the completion of incomplete schoals and the organization —of multigrade classes. Why MPPE was conceptualized? To provide a complete education cycle or expand access in sparsely populated, remote, isolated areas. To maintain educational services in barangays with decreasing enrolment. Det ion of Multigrade Class * a class consisting of 2 or more grades handled by one teacher. * is generally opened in primary schools located in distant and sparsely populated areas. * is usually opened in areas where the number of enrollees for each grade level does not warrant the opening of single grade class. Lesson 2: Programs and Components Of Multigrade Teaching Programs and Components 1. Curriculum Development The term fimultigrade teachingfi generally refers to a teaching situation where a single teacher must take responsibility for teaching pupils across more than one curriculum grade within a timetabled period. Schools with multigrade classes are referred to as multigrade schools. In todayfis knowledge Beanamy oo curriculim davalanmant plays a vital role in improving the economy of a country. It also provides answers or solutions to the worldfis pressing cenditiens and problems. such as enviranment, politics, socioeconomics, and other issues on poverty, climate change and sustainable development. Multigrade classrooms offer increased potential for scaffolding because students of different ages and abilities are learning together. Both social and cognitive leaming can be scaffolded across age and gender boundaries and make greater use of student's readiness to learn. Here are some of the Salient Features of the MULTIGRADE CURRICULUM: »* Budget of Work (MG - BOW) * Lesson Plan for Multigrade classes (MG- TLP) * Multigrade Handbook * Multilevel Materials * 100 Book Library 2. Staff Development Effective professional development should help teachers learn how to use their limited time in an efficient and effective manner. 3. Monitoring and Supervision Schoel monitoring and evaluation help in providing a consolidated source of information showing the progress of the school. Monitoring and evaluation give a basis for both questioning and testing assumptions. Monitoring and evaluation should be an_ integral component of any particular school since it helps in planning. 4. Research and Evaluation A careful evaluation design helps program managers assess progress, identifies barriers and _ facilitators, determines whether the evidence of progress is valid and reliable, and allows staff to make adjustments in order to enhance future effectiveness 5, Physical Facilities The findings suggests that the availability and effective utilization of school onhvsical facilities nlav asignificant role in enhancing learners’ academic performance, while inadequacy of such physical facilities could contribute to poor academic performance in students especially in the multigrade. 6. Community Support The support community agencies/groups or stakeholders can provide to families allow parents to better meet the needs of and support their children, thereby helping set the proper conditions for leaming and improving school climate for all Community involvement is one way to » Pupil through construction of schoolhouses and teacher training in public elementary = schools located in remote, underserved areas nationwide Learning Enhancement Program (PLEP) This program has been designed to supplement the needs and requirements of a classroom setting. Basically, designed by module on a term basis to monitor and assess progress, often under help schools produce a more capable the recommendation of _ the workforce. homeroom teacher. 7. Incentives and Awards Theoretically, teacher eS motivate teacher behaviors that improve student learning and reward teachers who demonstrate desired behaviors or whose students show improved learning. ... Moreover, some research suggests that extrinsic 4. Search for Multigrade Teacher -Achiever The search is open to all multigrade teachers who have rendered dedicated and exemplary services in teaching MG classes in public schools for the last three (3) rewards, such as salary bonuses, years. actually reduce motivation rather than stimulate it. 5. The Multigrade School Training Video Support Programs | This project is a documentary | . video. on multigrade teaching L Multigrade Demonstration School practices. It. shows effective (meee) teaching strategies and other important information about the - was organized in selected divisions of multigrade school. the country. - with financial assistance from UNICEF. - will serve as working models for the application of: L.) Effective teaching strategies and process for supervision 2.) Active parent and community participation: and. 3.) Innovate approaches to multigrade teaching. 6. Congress Educati This activity is in consonance with the Department of Education's policy improving access and quality in elementary education. on Multigrade NM DepED-CCFPI Little Red Schoolhouse Project This program _ provides disadvantaged children access to complete elementary educationMODULE 2: Basic Principles Underlying ultigrade Teaching Lesson 3 - Basic Principle Underlying Multigrade Teaching- Explained 1. Children are Unique * Every child has unique character strengths and abilities that allow him or her to express their individuality in a social environment. It is what makes them “special”. Children grow at different rates in many different areas. N . Children Learn Best from Experience * Students leam not to fear mistakes, but to value them. Experiential learning is designed to engage studentsfi emotions as well a5 enhancing their knowledge and Playing an active role in the learning process can lead to students experiencing greater gratification in learning 3. Children Can and Do Learn Well From Learning from each other is a natural’ way of picking up knowledge and skills. As children and as adults we learn by watching each other, even more so by copying each otherfis actions. ... A peer learning class needs to be arranged differently. They are given challenges, tasks, and resources. 4. The Role of the Teacher in A Classroom Involves Setting-Up and Managing Learning Environment That Will Be Conducive to Learning and Teaching * Teachers or Multigrade teachers play vital roles in the lives of the students, Beyond simply educating, teachers serve many other roles in the classroom. Teachers can set the tone of their classrooms, build a positive learning environment, mentor and nurture students, become strong role models and listen and look far signs of trouble The Implementation of The School Curriculum must take __ into Consideration the Varied Abilities, Levels and Interests Within a Particular Group The value of any educational program will be judged according to how well it is able achieve the goals of the program - whether the children actually learn what they are expected to learn and how well they have learned. . Interaging or the combination of children of different ages is more respectful of individual needs of learners and reflects real-lifeLesson 4 - Advantages & Challenges Advantages of Multigrade Classes Learners * maximum social interaction between / among peers. * cooperative learning is predominant * will learn to be independent, self-directed learners can learn to be more resourceful * stigma associated with failure and repetition is removed * prepared real-life situations where there is constant interaction between people to different ages, varied skills and abilities * girls who are often expected to stay at home or at least close to home to take care of younger siblings or the household will have more chances to go to school are located within the community * evidence suggest _ that multigrade learners can attain higher achievement level especially in math, science and languages * requires more discipline, greater concentration and more focus in order to benefit from effective strategies e.g peer teaching. group work. self-directed learning. Teacher * can make the most of inter age, multi-level situation to facilitate learning processes. * can get to know learners more and carefully assess their needs and adopt appropriate teaching strategies * can innovate and experiment with different forms of instructional delivery, learning materials and experiences + leams to work with different groups and deal with curriculum content across subject areas Challenges of Multigrade Classes Learners + less reliance on direct supervision by teacher. * requires more initiative and resourcefulness to function effectively in a multigrade classes. * may receive less individual attention from a less experience teacher or one who is not well-trained in multigrade teaching. TEACHER + requires more preparation of curriculum learning materials. + requires more careful study of learner's developmental characteristics across the age levels involved in the class, approaches and strategies that are effective and viable_within a systematic ack learner velopment ntation is fequired records-kee progress, c and imple fl wu rections: 1 diagram belbw, Compgre and contrast a MULTIGRADE [LASS to a MONOGRADE CLASS. Applicati