ABSTRACT

This guide combines theory on teaching methodology with advice on good teaching practice in order to help teachers face the challenge of larger numbers of students in their classrooms. It includes a number of case studies which explore innovative teaching methods.

chapter 1|12 pages

An introduction

The context of changes in class size

chapter 3|26 pages

Control and independence

chapter 5|10 pages

Introduction to Law

The workbook method

chapter 6|11 pages

Guided reading in biology

A modified Keller system

chapter 7|18 pages

Teaching Introductory Physics

Techniques and resources for large classes

chapter 8|13 pages

Over the hills and far away

Retaining field study experience despite larger classes

chapter 9|8 pages

Study networks

Support mechanisms for large groups of part-time students

chapter 10|10 pages

Thinking strategically

A subject group's attempts to maintain quality with reduced resources

chapter 11|11 pages

Teaching large classes

The institutional perspective

chapter 12|6 pages

Conclusion

Improving teaching and learning in large classes