HELPING TEACHERS TO COPE WITH ENGLISH LANGUAGE LARGE CLASSES: HOW TO PROMOTE STUDENTS’ ENGAGEMENT AND ACTIVE LEARNING
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The purpose of this paper is to examine how to help teachers cope with English Language Large Classes: Promoting Students Engagement and Active Learning. It discusses the concept of large classes. Furthermore, the paper examines which class is better between small and large classes and highlights not only the common problems in English Language large classes but also the essential strategies to promote students’ engagement and active learning. The major conclusion of the study is that class size has a significant role in the teaching and learning process. Therefore, it is important to explore various methods and apply effective strategies that minimize the effects of large classes and elevate the teaching and learning level to its highest standard. The paper then makes recommendations for teachers teaching larger classes so they can improve certain areas of their teaching styles/patterns as this will impact their effectiveness in service delivery.
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