Proceedings of ISELT FBS Universitas Negeri Padang
Vol 3 (2015): Proceedings of 3nd International Seminar on English Language Teaching (ISELT)

TEACHING ENGLISH EFFECTIVELY IN LARGE CLASSES

Meylina Meylina (STMIK-AMIK Jayanusa)



Article Info

Publish Date
07 Aug 2015

Abstract

One of the major obstacles which is often perceived in ensuring the quality of education is large classes. Large classes are a reality in many schools and many countries. Generally, it is a direct result of inadequate of funding and insufficient numbers of teachers and classrooms. This paper does not offbr a universal solution to all the challenges related to teaching in large classes. It attempts to present a variety of practical methods and practices that could be useful for teachers who need to deal with a large class everyday, especially in teaching Engilsh. It addresses issues such as how to prepare and plan lessons specifically adapted for large classes. It shows pointers to manage the class in the best possible way and to see a large classes as a resource, rather than a challenge, to teaching-leaming process. It also provides a guidance in creating and managing inclusive classrooms as well as in maintaining positive discipline within them. Overall. it is hoped that the content and methods presented will help teachers to meet the needs of their daily' work in facing a large class.

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