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The ideal class size

21 Jun 01 - 08:07 AM (#488664)
Subject: The ideal class size
From: GUEST,John

What is an ideal class size for early childhood music classes? To explain, what is an ideal class size for a class of music for ages 3-4, ages 4-5 and ages 5-6??? How many children of 3-6 years old shall I have in a music class?


21 Jun 01 - 12:49 PM (#488944)
Subject: RE: The ideal class size
From: black walnut

Are you new at this? Have you seen classes such as this in action? What do you think is too small/too big for effective teaching? What is the context?

~b.w.


21 Jun 01 - 01:02 PM (#488964)
Subject: RE: The ideal class size
From: GUEST,Karen

Will there be other adults in attendance to help out or just yourself?


21 Jun 01 - 03:03 PM (#489064)
Subject: RE: The ideal class size
From: Geoff the Duck

How about 3 - including the teacher, a classroom assistant and preferably an interested parent. Don't bother with the kids, they don't appreciate what you are trying to do for them anyway!
Quack!!


21 Jun 01 - 03:11 PM (#489070)
Subject: RE: The ideal class size
From: black walnut

aargh.


22 Jun 01 - 02:12 AM (#489495)
Subject: RE: The ideal class size
From: GUEST,.gargoyle

One teacher...one student

That is ideal....you arn't conducting a symposium!!!


22 Jun 01 - 06:20 AM (#489571)
Subject: RE: The ideal class size
From: GeorgeH

Depends very much on what style of teaching you're going to be using - and what your objectives are.

Really we need more info. on what you're thinking of to be able to comment constructively.

G (An observer rather than a teacher in this area)