What Is Small Class Teaching?
Small class teaching typically means 25 or fewer students per class. Compared to traditional large classes, teachers can give more attention to each child learning needs.
Benefits of Small Classes
- Teachers Know Each Student Better
- More Speaking Opportunities — each student gets significantly more chances to participate
- Easier Classroom Management
Potential Downsides
- Fewer social opportunities
- Transition to larger classes later
Who Benefits Most?
- Introverted children who might be overlooked
- Students with special learning needs
- Children who need more teacher guidance
- Children transitioning from kindergarten