Re: 1/2 combo class

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On 8/21/09, jamie wrote:
> Regarding the second grader in a first and second grade combo
class. The benefit for second graders is that they get to be
the class leaders and learn concepts deeply because they are
sharing knowledge with others. They also benefit from a
teacher who is forced to really see each child individually
and has to differentiate EVERYTHING! In my combo class this
means that every job/ task or lesson must be open-ended and
children can exceed grade-level expectations. The whole idea
of a combo class is to take kids to the highest level. There
are definitely higher expectations for the 2nd graders and
lots of small group instruction for everyone
 

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