Large classes and how High School teachers and students perceive them

Forschungsarbeit , 2015 , 50 Seiten , Note: 9

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The main aim of this study is to investigate the perceptions of students and teachers in a large class. Perceptions regarding the environment, the material and the class in general. To achieve that, a qualitative process was used in order to obtain information to be able to answer the aims of this research project. The main tools for collecting the data were an interview to the teacher, questionnaires to some students as well as some observations in the classroom. All the instruments were used in order to obtain their own perceptions about themselves as well as each other: teacher-students and students- teacher. The teacher’s interview was recorded and transcribed and then analyzed and compared with the answers that students gave in the questionnaires.

The results were expected to contribute to the orientation of teachers who are teaching in similar situations. In addition, this paper aims to illustrate the common problems that can be found in this type of classrooms and see if more teachers identify themselves with this topic. The findings show the urgent necessity of knowing and implementing new and different strategies when teaching too many students, taking into account the environment and other different aspects which are found in high overpopulated schools. The results of this investigation showed that students are not totally satisfied with the teacher’s methodology as one of the most outstanding problems. It also showed the teacher’s perceptions about his students and their lack of interest, it also showed the limitations that a teacher has to innovate in a classroom overcrowded with at least 50 students.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
• CHAPTER 2 LITERATURE REVIEW
  • 2.1 Defining Large classes
  • 2.2 Defining "Perception"
  • 2.3 Advantages of teaching and learning in a large group.
  • 2.4 Disadvantages of teaching and learning in large groups
  • 2.5 Classroom Management
    • 2.5.1 Atmosphere.
    • 2.5.2 SPACE
    • 2.5.3 TIME.
  • 2.6 MANAGING THE GROUP
  • 2.7 Pair and group work.
• CHAPTER 3 METHODOLOGY.
  • 3.1 Research methodology: Qualitative Research.
  • 3.2 CONTEXT.
  • 3.3 PARTICIPANTS
  • 3.4 DATA COLLECTION METHODS
  • 3.5 ANALYSIS
• CHAPTER 4 FINDINGS
  • 4.3 What teacher perceives from students in a large group....

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This study aims to investigate the perceptions of students and teachers in a large class, specifically focusing on their perspectives on the learning environment, instructional materials, and the overall classroom experience. A qualitative approach is employed to gather information and answer the research questions. The research aims to contribute to the guidance of teachers working in similar situations and highlight the challenges and potential solutions for teaching in overcrowded classrooms.

• The challenges of teaching large classes in high school
• The perceptions of students and teachers in large classes
• The impact of large class size on student learning and engagement
• Effective strategies for managing large classes
• The need for more teacher training in managing large classes

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter 1: Introduction

This chapter presents the background and context of the research, highlighting the challenges of large classes in Mexican high schools. The chapter discusses the impact of limited budget and teacher shortages on class size, and how this situation can create difficulties for both teachers and students. The chapter also introduces the specific context of the research, focusing on a public high school in Xalapa, Veracruz, and outlines the research questions and objectives.

Chapter 2: Literature Review

This chapter reviews the existing literature on large classes, providing definitions of key terms such as "large classes" and "perception." It explores the advantages and disadvantages of teaching and learning in large groups, examining aspects of classroom management, such as atmosphere, space, time, and managing student interactions. The chapter also delves into the importance of pair and group work in large classes, exploring its effectiveness in promoting student engagement and learning.

Chapter 3: Methodology

This chapter describes the research methodology employed in the study, explaining the qualitative approach and the specific data collection methods used. It outlines the research context, the participants involved, and the data analysis techniques used to analyze the collected information.

Chapter 4: Findings

This chapter presents the findings of the study, focusing on the perceptions of both teachers and students in a large class. It examines the teacher's perspective on the challenges of teaching in an overcrowded classroom and the students' experiences and opinions about the learning environment and instructional methods. The chapter explores the impact of large class size on student engagement, learning outcomes, and overall satisfaction.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This research focuses on the challenges of large classes in high school settings, specifically exploring the perceptions of both teachers and students in these environments. Key terms include: large classes, classroom management, student perceptions, teacher perceptions, qualitative research, and educational challenges in Mexico.

• Note: 9
• Autoren: Olga Lidia Sanchez Cruz (Autor:in), Dalia Patrica Carrera Rodríguez (Autor:in)
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2015
• Seiten: 50
• Katalognummer: V341770
• ISBN (eBook): 9783668319431
• ISBN (Buch): 9783668319448
• Sprache: Englisch
• Schlagworte: High school, teachers, students, large classes