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Learning OutcomesLearners will be able to:i) categorize the different classes numerically to decide on the class sizesii) critique the common opinions about large classes and give their own definitionsof large classes Vs. the Education policyiii) apply the suggested strategies/activities in a large language classiv) illustrateObjectivesThe course is styled to equip learners with:i) knowledge of the various categories of language classesii) competence for handling large classes effectivelyiii) various activities and materials that are useful in large classesiv) competence for designing own activities and materials outside the common onesContentLearners will be exposed to the various definitions of large classes and the government policy onclass sizes. They will be encouraged to give their own views about ideal language class sizes visavis the content and requirements of language as a subject. During the course learners will havedetailed exposure to the various activities and materials that can be used in language classes;they will study and analyse various language classes to get a clearer picture of the implications oflarge classes to the teacher of language.Teaching methodsLectures; Group/pair work; Seminar presentations and Demonstration and Peer ReviewingCourse OutlineWeek Content/Activity1 & 2 IntroductionsThe concept of large classesRelative concept with language ability variations3 Challenges of large language classesto the learnersto the teacherthe school managementthe content4 Nature of language as a subjecttime tabling (more lessons)daily assessment/evaluationlanguage of instructionexpansive content areadaily use of materialsrequires a large staff5 & 6 Advantages and Disadvantages of large language classesin relation to materials28