Implementing small class teaching in East Asia: Problems and possibilities

Implementing small class teaching in East Asia: Problems and possibilities

• Galton, Maurice University of Cambridge
• Lai, Kwok Chan The Hong Kong Institute of Education
• Chan, Kam Wing Paul The Hong Kong Institute of Education

International Journal of Educational Research, 96, 164-172, 2019

Elsevier Ltd.

2019

• F Learning & Teaching
  • FB Streaming, Tracking, Grouping & Size of Class, Seating Arrangements, Mixed Ability Teaching
• P Social Context of Education
  • PB Comparative Education

Class Size Reduction Small Class Teaching

• Hong Kong
• East Asia

• 1997.7 onwards

• Primary Education

Recently, East Asian countries have sought to reduce the size of primary classes, in contrast to current Western perspectives which are based on the argument that other factors are more important in bringing about improvements in literacy and numeracy. This shift in thinking arises because the rationale for class size reductions in East Asia differs from that which influenced previous Western efforts.Initially, the paper explores the consequences of these different approaches and the problems and attempted solutions which arise when class size reductions are implemented. A specific case study is described and key elements in the implementation process identified. Finally, the paper suggests ways that present small class practice might be modified to meet current East Asian educational goals. Copyright © 2018 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

• English

Journal Articles

• 08830355

• 10.1016/j.ijer.2018.10.004

https://bibliography.lib.eduhk.hk/en/bibs/6a4e6b0c

2019-10-08