Realigning Curriculum to Simplify the Challenges of Multi-Graded Teaching in Government Schools of Karnataka

Abstract

A comprehensive overview of the perceptions, challenges and advantages related to multigrade classrooms are discussed in detail. Multigrade teaching is more common than what is generally perceived and is considered as a solution for a variety of challenges faced by the education system of a society. A few methods of teaching in multigrade teaching are discussed in detail with advantages and limitations in following these methods. The urgent need for developing and supplying the instructional material specifically designed for teaching in multigrade classrooms is also highlighted in the article. A simple and novel solution that may be followed by teachers of Karnataka is also discussed in detail.