Learning To Teach Small Classes: Lessons From East Asia
by Maurice Galton /
2014 / English / PDF
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The justification for smaller classes has traditionally been that
students can receive more individual attention and be provided
with a curriculum that promotes student centred learning.
However, in Asia where student engagement is generally over 90%
in primary school classrooms, the focus of smaller classes is for
teachers to increase the quality of their teaching, building on
the already impressive levels of student engagement.
The justification for smaller classes has traditionally been that
students can receive more individual attention and be provided
with a curriculum that promotes student centred learning.
However, in Asia where student engagement is generally over 90%
in primary school classrooms, the focus of smaller classes is for
teachers to increase the quality of their teaching, building on
the already impressive levels of student engagement.Learning to Teach Small Classes
Learning to Teach Small Classes comprehensively instructs
teachers on ways they can utilise the advantage of a smaller
class to its fullest potential. It works through different case
studies and gives examples of successful classroom practice in
each of the core subject areas (Chinese, English and
Mathematics). Chapters include:
comprehensively instructs
teachers on ways they can utilise the advantage of a smaller
class to its fullest potential. It works through different case
studies and gives examples of successful classroom practice in
each of the core subject areas (Chinese, English and
Mathematics). Chapters include:Setting Objectives, Asking and Answering Questions
Setting Objectives, Asking and Answering QuestionsSustaining Successful Group and Pair Work
Sustaining Successful Group and Pair WorkThe Use of Feedback and Assessment for Developing
Independence in Learning
The Use of Feedback and Assessment for Developing
Independence in LearningBringing it all together and Sustaining Effective Practice
Bringing it all together and Sustaining Effective Practice
With questions for discussion and further suggested reading, this
book is an invaluable resource for anyone involved in small class
teaching, and East Asian teaching and education policy.
With questions for discussion and further suggested reading, this
book is an invaluable resource for anyone involved in small class
teaching, and East Asian teaching and education policy.