Rethinking Class Size The complex story of impact on teaching and learning

The debate over whether class size matters for teaching and learning is one of the most enduring, and aggressive, in education research. Teachers often insist that small classes benefit their work. But many experts argue that evidence from research shows class size has little impact on pupil outcome...

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Main Author: Blatchford, Peter (auth)
Other Authors: Russell, Anthony (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: London UCL Press 2020
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