02/29/2024
Many benefits are noticeable when combining multiple age groups into one classroom :
-Self-paced and individualized learning:
The environment encourages children to progress based on their readiness rather than their age or the schedule for the class. No child ever feels "left behind"🧑🏫 . A three-year-old wouldn't be held back by a school agenda if he /she was prepared for more difficult language work. On the contrary, a five-year-old would have greater access to one-on-one support, if he/she was having difficulty with language work.
-Gaining valuable life lessons from one another:
Older students learn the value of practice and hard work by observing younger students progressing from one activity to the next.
On the other hand, younger students aspire to be at the same level as their older classmates because they look up to them. It advises them to be patient and tells them "One day, you too will succeed. Just like your Friend ."😇
-Children learn better from their peers:
Children don't necessarily need a formal lesson to acquire knowledge. By observing their peers go through complex material step by step, they can pick up new skills. After that, they determine whether to wait or start practicing.
-Children get the chance to be experts:
Older children get to be role models for the younger children. This is great for the development of self-esteem and a sense of leadership. Younger children observe and learn while older children get the chance to help and teach, reinforcing their own learning.
-Mixed age group eliminates unhealthy competition between the children:
Children learn to help and ask for help from their peers which leads to fewer behavior incidents in the classroom.
These are a few snippets of pictures showing our LBC class's oldest student helping with the Quran, Arabic, math, and culture.☺️