The influence of large classes in the English language teaching-learning process in Ecuadorian high schools, estudio realizado en el Colegio Nacional Manta del cantón Manta, provincia de Manabí, en el año lectivo 2013 2014

Abstract

The topic of this study is “The influence of large classes in the English language teaching-learning process” and its purpose is to determine the level of influence of large classes in the English teaching-learning process of public high schools. This study was carried out in a public high school of Manta, Ecuador. The sample consisted of 201 students from 8th, 9th, 10th, 1st and 3rd year. The methods applied were qualitative and quantitative, and the techniques were survey and note taking. In order to collect information of the instructional, social and psychological implications of large classes in the teaching-learning process, a questionnaire was distributed among the students. The questionnaire consisted of 21 items. The results of this study showed that large classes do not hinder the English teaching-learning process and the students feel pleased with the teaching activities. Moreover, the students considered that interaction in the class is appropriate and their opinion received a positive feedback by the teacher. Finally, the students‟ responses do not show any type of negative attitude towards large classes in the psychological domain.