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

Abstract

This research focuses on the influence that large classes have in the English language teaching-learning process in Ecuadorian high schools. It was carried out to identify and analyze aspects such as instructional, social, and psychological implications that large classes have on the teaching-learning process. The purpose of this study is to determine whether or not large classes affect the English language teaching-learning process. To fulfill this purpose, students from 8th basic to 3rd senior year from five English classes of a public high-school of the city of Macas in Morona Santiago province were chosen. The sample consisted of 179 participants. Initially, all topics related to this study were investigated. Next, students were surveyed to gather the information needed. After that, the information obtained from the questionnaires were analyzed. Finally, results were presented in graphic representation and conclusions were drawn. The most important conclusion is that the quality of education does not depend on the number of students in each class. The English teaching-learning process depends on the teachers’ training to develop an interesting and exciting way of teaching.