Instruction in Small Classes.

Zaikin, M. I.

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ERIC Number: EJ436650

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1990

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ISSN: ISSN-0038-5360

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Instruction in Small Classes.

Zaikin, M. I.

Soviet Education, v32 n8 p37-46 Aug 1990

Addresses the inappropriateness of methods designed for large classrooms in a small rural school. Offers advantages of small class that are lost in stereotypes based on larger classes. Discusses orientation to the average pupil contrasted with opportunities for more individualized materials in a small class. Criticizes the predominance of frontal work and continuous monitoring. (DK)

Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Individualized Instruction, Instructional Materials, Rural Education, School Size, Small Schools, Stereotypes, Student Motivation, Teacher Effectiveness, Teacher Expectations of Students, Teacher Student Relationship

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Translations; Opinion Papers; Reports - Evaluative

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Audience: Teachers; Administrators; Practitioners

Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: USSR

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