Tools for Teaching: Managing a Large Class Size

By Rebecca Alber

Do you have more students than ever this year? With serious education budget cuts in most states, we are seeing class size reduction programs as a thing of the past in many schools. Teachers semi-new to this profession may be experiencing class sizes above 30 for the first time. In a recent conversation with such a teacher, as we discussed her new situation, she resignedly said, "Well, there goes group work."

This conversation, and several conversations with others, got me thinking about this sudden change for many teachers. If you've found yourself with a large class size this year, here are a few things to keep in mind…

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