It provides an environment that promotes the physical, social, emotional and cognitive development of students. Diversity is viewed by both the teacher and the students as a strength and is central in making the learning community effective. It provides a structure through which we can meet the needs of students in today's information age society and supports what we know about how children learn best. It changes the way teachers view the learners and the curriculum. It promotes a recognition of diversity that necessitates appropriate actions and encourages the development of each child.
Teachers become more child centered.
Age alone does not determine the skill level of the child. Less time is lost at the beginning of the school year to establish relationships and learn classroom procedures. It makes it possible to equalize class loads and keep classes at an optimum size. A multiage setting provides frequent opportunities for development of student leadership. Creating total school staff support for the multiage concept Training substitute teachers to work in a multiage classroom back to index.