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

Abstract

The influence of the many classes in the process of teaching and learning English in secondary schools of Ecuador is the subject of this study. Its overall objective is to determine the educational, social and psychological implications that many classes have the teaching-learning process. This study was conducted in two high schools in San Antonio de Pichincha, Quito-Ecuador. The sample consisted of 188 students belonging to the 12 and 15 years old. The methods used were qualitative and quantitative and instruments were used questionnaires to students and taking notes. The results of this study showed that large classes are being affected by educational and psycho-social implications, in particular the lack of individual feedback from the teacher to students and lack of self-confidence of students to speak in front of the class. It was also found that students have fewer opportunities to participate because of the large number of learners in the classroom.