{"id":492257,"date":"2022-09-08T17:00:49","date_gmt":"2022-09-08T14:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/four-big-benefits-of-small-class-sizes\/"},"modified":"2022-09-08T17:00:49","modified_gmt":"2022-09-08T14:00:49","slug":"four-big-benefits-of-small-class-sizes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/four-big-benefits-of-small-class-sizes\/","title":{"rendered":"#Four big benefits of small class sizes"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3045225be54\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3045225be54\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/four-big-benefits-of-small-class-sizes\/#%E2%80%9CFour_big_benefits_of_small_class_sizes%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Four big benefits of small class sizes&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/four-big-benefits-of-small-class-sizes\/#Stronger_teacher_and_student_relationships\" >Stronger teacher and student relationships<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/four-big-benefits-of-small-class-sizes\/#Enhanced_sense_of_community\" >Enhanced sense of community<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/four-big-benefits-of-small-class-sizes\/#Tailored_teaching\" >Tailored teaching<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/four-big-benefits-of-small-class-sizes\/#Engaged_learning\" >Engaged learning<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CFour_big_benefits_of_small_class_sizes%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Four big benefits of small class sizes&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n                            At private schools, small classes yield big benefits for students\n                        <\/div>\n<div>\n                                                                        Private schools prioritize learning in a variety of ways, but one of the most significant is their collective commitment to keeping class sizes small. Whereas public schools may have upwards of 30 students or more in a classroom, private schools often cap class size to help students and teachers reap the academic, <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">social<\/a> and developmental benefits of having significantly smaller student-to-teacher ratios. Here are four ways small classes optimize education for all involved.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stronger_teacher_and_student_relationships\"><\/span>Stronger teacher and student relationships<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Small class sizes give the teacher the time needed to get to know their students better\u2013to identify strengths, as well as any learning challenges which might require special consideration. \u201cTeachers get to know every student and their family personally,\u201d says Andy Hall, vice principal of Toronto\u2019s WillowWood School. \u201cThis enables a team-based <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>roach to learning.\u201d Smaller classes also afford teachers more opportunity for one-on-one instruction and assistance, which can help fortify their connection with their pupils. \u201cWhen students have meaningful relationships with their teachers, they trust more, ask for help more readily, and solve problems more quickly,\u201d says Dean Van Doleweerd, assistant head of learning at Lakefield College School in Lakefield, Ont., where the average class size is 15 students.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enhanced_sense_of_community\"><\/span>Enhanced sense of community<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In addition to strengthening their bonds with teachers, students in small classes can forge stronger friendships with each other. Classmates have more opportunity to get to know one another better\u2013be it through class work, group projects or socializing\u2013which, in turn, can deepen their sense of community and help them feel more comfortable and confident around their peers. \u201cWhen students know their voices will be heard, that they are an important part of the experience, classes become places where confidence is built and skills are developed,\u201d says Van Doleweerd.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tailored_teaching\"><\/span>Tailored teaching<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One size doesn\u2019t fit all when it comes to learning and small class sizes allow teachers to tailor their lessons to meet the unique needs and learning styles of their students. \u201cTeachers are able to provide thorough and sensitive feedback, both in daily interactions and on assessments,\u201d says Michael Booth, principal of Blyth Academy\u2019s Lawrence Park location in Toronto. Small class sizes also make it easier for teachers to track student success and monitor progress, then pivot or make adjustments accordingly. \u201cOur teachers extend their engagement to students\u2019 families,\u201d Booth says, \u201cwith frequent and comprehensive communication about progress, concerns and notable achievements.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Engaged_learning\"><\/span>Engaged learning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>According to a University of California study, results have shown that students in small classes are more engaged in their lessons and, as a result, also perform better on tests, compared to students that typically have lower achievement. Fewer students in a class means teachers can explore more new topics more often and students have more opportunities to participate in classroom activities and discussions. \u201cStudents in small classes may feel less intimidated to participate or to ask questions as fewer eyes and ears are focused on them,\u201d says WillowWood teacher Steve Taylor. The result, says Hall, is \u201ca more positive, less stressful, calmer, quieter and more productive learning environment.\u201d<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async defer crossorigin=\"anonymous\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/sdk.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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