Lesson 17:

The organization of teaching and learningThe organization of teaching and learning

Examine the arguments for and against setting and streaming vs teaching mixed ability groups.

How are classes organised?How are classes organised?

• Mixed-ability: Pupils of all abilities taught together.

• Streaming: Grouped by ability for all/most lessons.

• Setting: Pupils placed in ability groups for particular subjects.

• Within-class groups: For example, students of same ability sat on the same table.

Starter…Starter…• One advantage……

•One disadvantage…

• Number of preference

(i.e. 1, 2, 3 or 4)…

Mixed-ability

Streaming Setting Within-class groups