Learning to Teach Small Classes ― Lessons from East Asia

"The justification for smaller classes has traditionally been that students can receive more individual attention and be provided with a curriculum that promotes student centred learning. However, in Asia where student engagement is generally over 90% inprimary school classrooms, the focus of smaller classes is for teachers to increase the quality of their teaching, building on the already impressive levels of student engagement. Learning to Teach Small Classes comprehensively instructs teachers on waysthey can utilise the advantage of a smaller class to its fullest potential. It works through different case studies and gives examples of successful classroom practice in each of the core subject areas (Chinese, English and Mathematics). Chapters include: - Setting Objectives, Asking and Answering Questions - Sustaining Successful Group and Pair Work - The Use of Feedback and Assessment for Developing Independence in Learning - Bringing it all together and Sustaining Effective Practice With questions fordiscussion and further suggested reading, this book is a invaluable resource for anyone involved in East Asian teaching and education policy"--

Maurice Galton is Emeritus Professor at the Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge, Emeritus Professor at the University of Leicester, and Visiting Professor at Hong Kong Institute of Education. He is the former Dean of Education and Continuing Education at the University of Leicester.

K.C. Lai is the Director of Strategic Planning and Honorary Co-Director of the Centre for Small Class Teaching at Hong Kong Institute of Education.

Chan Kam Wing is the Director of the Centre for Small Class Teaching, and an Assistant Professor at the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Hong Kong Institute of Education.