LANGUAGE IN INDIA

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Volume 12 : 5 May 2012
ISSN 1930-2940

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Problems Faced by Students and Teachers in the Management of Overcrowded Classes in Pakistan

Shagufta Akhtar, Ph.D.
Nagina Zamurad
Lt. Col. Manzoor Arif, Ph.D.
Ishtiaq Hussain, Ph.D.

Abstract

The present study aimed at investigating the problems faced by teachers and students in the management of overcrowded classrooms in female public sector schools in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. The design of study was descriptive. Population consisted of teachers and students of four female public sector schools of Rawalpindi cantt. Sample was taken from 9th class which consisted of 120 students and 36 teachers. Questionnaire survey was used to collect data. Items of the questionnaire were developed on the basis of the problems of overcrowding in the classrooms and the strategies used by the teachers to overcome this situation. Rank-difference correlation coefficient ? (Spearman rho) was used to rank the problems of over-crowded classes and the strategies used by the teachers to cope with those problems. The result of the study showed that there was much agreement between the views of students and teachers on the issue. According to the study conclusions, the main thing that place limitation on the interaction between students and teachers as well as on the quality of teaching and learning is seating arrangement. It is recommended that new classrooms be built as well as more teachers be employed in public sector secondary schools. To cope with the problem of overcrowded classes, teachers are suggested to establish routines and conventions in class activities right from the beginning of the year. Adequate planning and implementation of lessons can also be useful for this purpose.

Key words: Overcrowded classrooms, Secondary schools, Class size.

Introduction

Education is becoming one of the defining enterprises of the 21st century with the emergence of globalization and increasing global competition. In the fast changing and competitive world, education and technology are the master keys for respectable survival and progress. Education is also considered a key to change and progress. Progress and prosperity of the country depends on the kind of education that is provided to the people. (Shami & Khwaja 2005, p.1). It is a recognized fact that without a minimum education level for the entire population of any country, a human centered development process cannot be sustained.

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Corresponding author:
Dr. Shagufta Akhtar
shaguftashaguftaa@gmail.com

Dr. Shagufta Akhtar (Foundation University, Islamabad)
Dr. Lt. Col. Manzoor Arif (Foundation University, Islamabad)
Nagina Zamurad (Al Qalam Public School, Rawalpindi)
Dr. Ishtiaq Hussain (IER Kohat University of Science and Technology, Kohat)
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