Disclaimer: This text is enhanced using ChatGPT. While the ideas are mine, I'm using ChatGPT to help clarify my points. Apologies if the use of ChatGPT is annoying.
I've been thinking about how class sizes impact learning. Back when I was in school, there were 32 students in my first year elementary class and 19 students in the last school year. I believe a maximum of 7 students per class would create a better environment for both mental and social development.
This approach could mirror university settings where students are split into smaller groups for certain lessons. For classes requiring active participation and grading, limiting the group size could bring several benefits:
- Less chance of students feeling excluded, with reduced competition and bullying.
- Less interference from disruptive students and reduced teacher bias.
- Easier to make friends, adapt, and stay motivated with less stress.
- More effective management of problematic students and early identification of issues.
Smaller classes could also make it simpler to track performance and address problems early, whether with students or teachers. Of course, this would need more resources, more teachers, and strong management skills. P.S. I really do understand that in current society this is highly unrealistic, and I'm not trying to suggest a new groundbreaking idea, but trying to understand fundamental flaws in current education models independently from some factors such as lack of funding.
Despite the challenges, I think the benefits could be significant. What do you think? Could smaller class sizes improve outcomes, and how might we tackle the challenges?
Submitted July 28, 2024 at 11:06AM by h-a-y-ks https://ift.tt/rlPXqyE
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