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Date Posted: 13:41:46 04/19/07 Thu
Author: Nick Pellegrin
Subject: Re: Classroom Size
In reply to: Erie Martha Roberts 's message, "Classroom Size" on 08:24:40 04/15/07 Sun

I completely agree with you Erie. I have much more success with my smaller classes than I do with my larger classes. Larger classes require the teacher to have to focus a lot of time on discipline and management before he/she actually gets to the lesson. This time is not required for smaller classes which tend to develop a classroom climate of achievement much easier.

I also found it to be very interesting how the book discusses Baumrind's parenting styles as the same as teaching. I sure hope my kids would classify me as authoritative.

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[> Re: Classroom Size -- LaShundra Richmond, 12:32:43 04/26/07 Thu

>I can see how having smaller classes can increase levels of achievement. Chapter 11 focuses on how this could help children academically, however, is this notion really a reality in today's public schools. Some teachers have the privilege to be able to teach smaller classes and they probably are more productive and the success rate is higher amongst the students. But from observations, having a class of at least 25 students is a minimum, not the maximum. This is a factor that coincides with time and classroom manangement and the instruction and curriculum setup in a class. These smaller classes could also reduce behaviroal issues and provide a more effective learning and teaching environment.

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