Thesis (Master of Education( Education))-- Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2009 / Multigrade classrooms face a lot of challenges because of their unique circumstances where
more than one grade is combined in one classroom with one teacher. One of the problems is the
lack of suited teaching and learning materials (TLM) for these classrooms. It includes the lack of
computer-based TLM. Existing TLM that is developed for the use in monograde classroom
cannot be used effectively in multigrade classrooms. TLM can provide a valuable contribution in
these unique teaching and learning processes.
An investigation was needed to determine the condition of die development, selection and use of
TLM in these kind of schools. Only then can the solutions for the problems be investigated.
During the investigation quantitative and qualitative research methods were used. During the
first phase data was collected by a structured questionnaire where after and where of data were
collected through standardized structured open-ended interviews and classroom observations in
phase two and three.
One of the main reasons for the problem is multigrade teacher‟s lack of knowledge and skills in
die development, selection and use of TLM in the teaching and learning process. There is no
criteria and requirements for the development and selection of TLM. Multigrade teachers do no
realize the contribution TLM can provide in the process. The teaching strategies used in the
multigrade classroom are very teacher-centered and it contributes to learners‟ lack of
development in die teaching and learning process. It also contributes to the multigrade teacher‟s
raise in work load and lack of time to do what they must do to ensure quality teaching and
learning.
There is big need for teacher training as well as in-service training of multigrade teachers that
prepare teachers for the different aspects multigrade education. This training must not just
include the development, selection and use of TLM, but also the five areas of multigrade
teaching. Complete criteria and requirements for TLM in multigrade classroom must be
composed by all the role players where after and where of TLM can be developed and selected
effectively
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| Date | January 2009 |
| Creators | As, Adrienne van |
| Publisher | Cape Pemninsula University of Technology |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | other |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Rights | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/za/ |
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