Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education
Date of this Version
2010
Document Type
Article
Citation
To Improve the Academy: A Journal of Educational Development (2010) 28
doi: 10.3998/tia.17063888.0028.015
Abstract
Mixed as it might be, educational research suggests that engaged students are more effectively stimulated and fulfilled in the small class. Of course, students can thrive in large classes if discipline, course level, teacher characteristics, goals, methods, assessment strategies, and outcomes work together to inspire and produce significant learning. The small class environment does not by itself necessarily ensure higher level learning, but studies indicate that if faculty and institutions want to promote and support the active learning pedagogies, mentoring, reflection, feedback, and personal relationships that result in deep and lasting learning, then less is more.
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License: CC BY-NC-ND