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Practical tips for teaching large classes: a teacher's guide (pdf 565kb)

Large class size is a reality in schools throughout the developing world, often resulting from inadequate funding and a host of related obstacles. Providing tools to address this problem is thus an important step towards realising quality education for all in school settings.
 
This guide presents a variety of methods and practices to help teachers in this situation. It addresses issues such as how to prepare and plan lessons specifically adapted for large classes. It also provides useful tips and pointers for effective classroom management, and to see the large class as a resource, rather than a challenge.
 
Issues covered include:
- creating a positive learning environment, looking at both the physical and social contexts
- varieties of teaching methods and active learning strategies
- teacher self-evaluation and student assessment
- top 20 tips for teaching large classes
 
The guide also points to other sources of information, both in print and online.

 

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