The MAGnet Newsletter on Mixed-Age Grouping in Preschool and Elementary Settings, 1992-1997 [microform] / Diane McClellan, Ed
- Bib ID:
- 5614967
- Format:
- Book and Microform
- Author:
- ERIC Clearinghouse on Elementary and Early Childhood Education, Champaign, IL
- Online Version:
- https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED417841
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- Description:
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- [S.l.] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1997
- 71 p.
- ISSN:
- 1065-6782
- Summary:
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These 11 newsletter issues provide a forum for discussion and exchange of ideas regarding mixed-age grouping in preschool and elementary schools. The October 1992 issue focuses on the mixed-age approach as an educational innovation, defines relevant terms, and presents advice from Oregon teachers on teaching mixed-age groups. The March 1993 issue discusses: how children learn to care for the needs of others; preparing the environment for mixed-age grouping; and communicating with parents and visitors. a Multi-Age Classroom Observation Guide is also presented. The October 1993 issue discusses applying Piagetian theory to the mixed-age classroom; identifies the support needed to institutionalize mixed-age primary level classes; provides cautions for caregivers of mixed-age groups; and discusses use of parent workshops on the whole-language multi-age classroom. The Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter 1994 issues address student assessment in mixed-age classrooms and highlight the approach taken in individual programs. The Spring/Summer 1995 issue discusses implementing the mixed-age classroom and the benefits of mixed-age grouping. The Fall/Winter 1995 issue introduces the concept of looping and its advantages and disadvantages. The Spring/Summer 1996 issue focuses on using mixed-age grouping for at-risk students. The Fall/Winter 1996 issue examines how mixed-age grouping helps children develop social skills and a sense of belonging, and the potential risks of mixed-age grouping. The Spring/Summer 1997 issue deals with the risk of bullying in mixed-age groups. The Fall/Winter 1997 issue discusses sociodramatic play in the mixed-age setting. Regular features in most newsletter issues include "Quotable Quotes," relevant brief quotations regarding mixed-age groups; and descriptions of recent publications and other print and electronic resources. (KB)
- Notes:
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- Sponsoring Agency: Office of Educational Research and Improvement (ED), Washington, DC.
- Contract Number: RR5593002007.
- ERIC Note: Some issues printed on colored paper.
- MAGnet Newsletter, v1 n1-v6 n1; Oct 1992-Fall-Win 1997.
- May also be available online. Address as at 14/8/18: https://eric.ed.gov/
- Reproduction:
- Microfiche. [Washington D.C.]: ERIC Clearinghouse microfiches : positive.
- Subject:
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- Annotated Bibliographies
- At Risk Persons
- Bullying
- Class Organization
- Classroom Environment
- Continuous Progress Plan
- Elementary Education
- Elementary School Students
- Grouping (Instructional Purposes)
- Looping (Teachers)
- Mixed Age Grouping
- Multigraded Classes
- Newsletters
- Nongraded Instructional Grouping
- Nontraditional Education
- Parent Participation
- Parent Teacher Cooperation
- Parent Workshops
- Piagetian Theory
- Preschool Children
- Preschool Education
- Resource Materials
- Teaching Methods
- Caring
- Other authors/contributors:
- Available From:
- ERIC
- Copyright:
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- Publication date:
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