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Peer reviewedHeyerman, Barbara; Sherbow, Mark – Language Arts, 1996
Describes one multi-age classroom that includes children from 6-11 years of age (traditionally grades 1-5). Explains how this unique learning community began; how student groupings were established to promote social interaction and peer collaboration among a wide age span of children; what the class looked like in actual practice; and what the…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Classroom Research, Cooperative Learning, Elementary Education
Way, Joyce W. – 1980
Two studies were conducted on the effects of multiage classrooms. The first study investigated verbal interaction among children of different age groups and student-teacher interaction in multiage classrooms. Existing multiage classrooms in various settings were observed and information was recorded on the ages of the children initiating and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Influences
Neill, Shirley – American Education, 1975
No morning bell is needed at San Diego's Belle Benchley School, where mixed age groups touch things off spontaneously. (Editor)
Descriptors: Classes (Groups of Students), Elementary Education, Individualized Instruction, Learning Processes
Fogarty, Robin, Ed. – 1993
Noting that the recent call for holistic models of schooling dictates a thorough investigation of more natural groupings of students, this collection of articles reviews available literature on multiage, nongraded, continuous progress classrooms. Divided into six sections, the chapters explore the overriding concerns and the pros and cons of such…
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Academic Achievement, Age Grade Placement, Classroom Environment
