The influence of large classes in the English language teaching-learning process in Ecuadorian high schools

Abstract

The topic of this research is “The influence of large classes in the English language teaching-learning process in Ecuadorian high schools” and the purpose of this research is to determine whether or not large classes affect the English teaching-learning process. It is also focused on factors that may inhibit the output of students. The method used to analyze the data was quantitative, the contributors of this project were taken from one private Ecuadorian high school, located in Manta; the respondents were from ninth and tenth grade of Basic General Education and first and third year of senior school. The answers of the students were analyzed through a questionnaire with 21 statements divided into three sections, academic issue, social issue and psychological issue. The conclusion of this work is that in large class students always have the opportunities to express opinions especially throughout group work, and enrich the learning process and make it more enjoyable. However, due to the significant amount of students, teachers’ work becomes difficult. The students do not have a good control and the feedback is so poor.