[NIFL-ESL:10697] Re: ESL class size

From: Colleen (leenhd78@yahoo.com)
Date: Mon Jan 31 2005 - 20:24:38 EST


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Hi Tracy,

I have a class of 8 and it has proven to be absolutely
ideal, but I realize not always possible.  I consider
myself very lucky.  I have also taught a class of 25
which was not so ideal.

Hope this helps.
Colleen Shaughnessy
Baltimore City Community College
ESL/ ESL Literacy Instructor

--- Tracy VonMaluski <TracyVM@epcc.edu> wrote:

> Hi,
> 
> Could you tell me what the ideal class size is for
> adult ESL?  Could
> anyone point me to some recent research on this?
> 
> Thank you,
> Tracy vonMaluski
> El Paso (TX) Community College
> 


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