Date Posted:12:32:43 04/26/07 Thu Author:LaShundra Richmond Subject: Re: Classroom Size In reply to:
Erie Martha Roberts
's message, "Classroom Size" on 08:24:40 04/15/07 Sun
>I can see how having smaller classes can increase levels of achievement. Chapter 11 focuses on how this could help children academically, however, is this notion really a reality in today's public schools. Some teachers have the privilege to be able to teach smaller classes and they probably are more productive and the success rate is higher amongst the students. But from observations, having a class of at least 25 students is a minimum, not the maximum. This is a factor that coincides with time and classroom manangement and the instruction and curriculum setup in a class. These smaller classes could also reduce behaviroal issues and provide a more effective learning and teaching environment.
