“Classification means to put things into groups or
classes according to some similar characteristics/level.“
To maintain discipline and deliver good education,
classification of students is very important. In classifying the pupil the
integrating function and differentiating functions must be kept in mind. Trough
it the student considers himself in accordance with the integrating functions
rather than grades, groups or year.
i) The Integrating Functions:
The integrating functions must be recognized to give
the student knowledge, skills and appreciation. The school should teach common
understanding, ideals, knowledge and skills to make them enable to live
together with full recognition of their mutual responsibilities and
obligations.
ii) Differentiating Functions:
We know that individual differences exist in different
children. The individuals are unlike not only physically but in many other
characteristics. Therefore individual differences must be considered as an
important part of the education system. The study of abilities and
characteristics of each pupil is necessary to teach him.
Basis of Classification:
Basis of classification is different at different
levels e.g primary, elementary, secondary and exceptional pupil.
Basis
of Classification at Pre-Primary Level:
Chronological age has been the chief basis of
classification at the pre-primary level within larger group. However, small
groups have been organized around the maturity of the child, physical or social
attributes and other factors.
Basis
of Classification at Elementary Level:
In classifying children in the elementary school, the
basis most commonly used are chronological, mental, educational, social age,
intelligence quotient and teacher’s judgment.
Basis
of Classification at Secondary Level:
The principles and practices discussed in elementary
and pre-primary level have equal application to the classification of the
pupils on the secondary level. Grouping of pupils in the secondary school
occurs through election, or assignment to specific courses of study, as
academic, scientific, commercial and vocational curricula.
Classification
of Exceptional Pupil:
Special consideration should be given when classifying
the pupils who vary markedly from the normal groups. Variation may be of a
physical, mental, social or emotional nature. Special classes may be arranged
to care for accelerated or retarded groups, gifted children or any other who
come within this classification.
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