Researchers aimed at investigating the impact of classroom over-crowdedness on teacher-student interactions in teaching and learning process and specifically identify the problems both teachers and students face in over-crowded classrooms and identify solutions to the problems and finally determine the relationship between over-crowded classrooms and teacher-student interaction in learning and teaching process.
The researcher used questionnaires to collect data where the findings came up with the facts that noise making, failure to attend each student’s need, restriction of teachers movement in the class, cheating in exams, wastage of time setting orders in class, difficulty in marking, and both teachers and students being stressed are the impacts resulting from over crowdedness in classrooms.
The research has found that there is a relationship between classroom over crowdedness and teacher - student as the arrangement in the class limits teachers from moving from one place to another and also heavy work load makes teacher frustrate and stressed this let him bored and lose hope to his work.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Background of the study
- Statement of the Problem
- Objectives
- Research Questions
- Research Hypothesis
- Significance of the Study
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This research investigates the impact of overcrowded classrooms on teacher-student interaction in primary schools within Arusha City Council, Tanzania. The study aims to identify the challenges faced by both teachers and students in these environments, explore potential solutions, and determine the relationship between classroom overcrowding and the effectiveness of teaching and learning.
- Impact of overcrowded classrooms on teacher-student interaction.
- Challenges faced by teachers and students in overcrowded classrooms.
- Potential solutions to address the negative impacts of overcrowding.
- Relationship between classroom size and teaching effectiveness.
- The effects of overcrowding on the learning process and student achievement.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Background of the study: This chapter establishes the global context of overcrowded classrooms as a hindrance to effective teaching and learning. It cites several studies from various countries, including the US and Pakistan, highlighting the negative impacts on student performance, teacher well-being, and instructional practices. The chapter also focuses on the Tanzanian context, referencing a TWAWEZA Monitoring report that reveals alarmingly high student-to-classroom ratios in Dar-es-Salaam, exceeding national targets significantly. This sets the stage for the research by demonstrating the widespread and significant nature of the problem in Tanzania.
Statement of the Problem: This section clearly defines the research problem: the alarming overcrowding in Arusha City Council primary schools, with classrooms often containing 60-100 pupils. The ineffectiveness of teaching and learning under such conditions is highlighted, directly leading to the research objective of investigating the impact of this overcrowding on teacher-student interaction within the teaching and learning process. The significant challenges posed by such high student numbers form the central issue driving the research.
Objectives: This chapter outlines the general and specific research objectives. The general objective focuses on investigating the overall impact of overcrowded classrooms on teacher-student interaction. The specific objectives delve into identifying problems faced by teachers and students, proposing solutions, determining the impact of overcrowding, and analyzing the relationship between overcrowding and teacher-student interaction during teaching and learning. These objectives provide a structured framework for the entire research study.
Significance of the Study: The study's significance is explained through its potential benefits for various stakeholders. It aims to provide insights to school principals for finding solutions to problems caused by overcrowded classrooms, thus improving teacher participation and student achievement. The findings are expected to inform future research, and provide a basis for governmental action to address the issue, benefiting students, teachers, administrators, and the community at large. The study emphasizes the practical implications of its findings for improving the educational environment.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Overcrowded classrooms, teacher-student interaction, teaching and learning, primary education, Tanzania, Arusha City Council, student achievement, teacher well-being, instructional practices, classroom management, educational challenges.
Frequently Asked Questions: Impact of Overcrowded Classrooms on Teacher-Student Interaction in Arusha City Council, Tanzania
What is the main focus of this research study?
This research investigates the impact of overcrowded classrooms on teacher-student interaction in primary schools within Arusha City Council, Tanzania. It aims to identify challenges faced by teachers and students, explore potential solutions, and determine the relationship between overcrowding and the effectiveness of teaching and learning.
What are the key themes explored in the study?
Key themes include the impact of overcrowding on teacher-student interaction, challenges faced by both teachers and students in overcrowded classrooms, potential solutions to mitigate negative impacts, the relationship between classroom size and teaching effectiveness, and the effects of overcrowding on the learning process and student achievement.
What are the main chapters and their summaries?
The study includes chapters on the background of the study (establishing the global and Tanzanian context of overcrowded classrooms), the statement of the problem (defining the alarming overcrowding in Arusha City Council primary schools), the research objectives (outlining the general and specific research aims), and the significance of the study (explaining the potential benefits for various stakeholders).
What is the significance of this study?
The study's significance lies in its potential to provide insights to school principals, inform future research, and provide a basis for governmental action to address overcrowding. The findings aim to improve teacher participation, student achievement, and the overall educational environment.
What are the key challenges highlighted by the study?
The study highlights the significant challenges posed by high student numbers in classrooms (often 60-100 pupils), leading to ineffective teaching and learning and negatively impacting teacher-student interaction.
What are the potential solutions explored in the study?
While not explicitly detailed in the preview, the study plans to explore potential solutions to address the negative impacts of overcrowding, aiming to improve the teaching and learning environment.
What is the global and Tanzanian context of the problem?
The study establishes the global context of overcrowded classrooms as a hindrance to effective teaching and learning, citing studies from various countries. It also focuses on the Tanzanian context, referencing a report highlighting alarmingly high student-to-classroom ratios in Dar-es-Salaam.
What are the key words associated with this research?
Key words include: Overcrowded classrooms, teacher-student interaction, teaching and learning, primary education, Tanzania, Arusha City Council, student achievement, teacher well-being, instructional practices, classroom management, educational challenges.
What are the research objectives?
The general objective is to investigate the overall impact of overcrowded classrooms on teacher-student interaction. Specific objectives include identifying problems faced by teachers and students, proposing solutions, determining the impact of overcrowding, and analyzing the relationship between overcrowding and teacher-student interaction during teaching and learning.
- Quote paper
- Dr. Philip Eric Akech (Author), 2016, The impact of over-crowded classrooms to teachers and students, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/374513
