The effects of large class format on student’s learning and effective teaching/learning strategies for large class format teaching from student’s perspectives

Vol. 3 No. 2

Year: 2013

Issue: May-Jul

Title : The effects of large class format on student’s learning and effective teaching/learning strategies for large class format teaching from student’s perspectives

Author Name : Muslim Shah, Nausheen

Synopsis :

There are certain challenges facing by the students and faculty members in large class format. Larger classes are noisier, and that pushing, crowding, and hitting occur more often in larger classes than smaller. Class size has many effects on students’ engagement, behaviour, and student retention. The purpose of this paper is to identify effective teaching/ learning strategies for large class room from student’s perspective. Focused group interview was conducted to explore the feelings of students in depth. Faculties’ views were understood through survey by asking the same questions. Nine students and six faculty members teaching to different programs were randomly selected. Themes were emerged from the data collected. In conclusion, small group activity, videos, and discussion should be used for effective teaching/ learning in large class format. So that the students may actively involved and participate in the class which will enhance their learning, critical thinking and problem solving abilities.