Some Practising Techniques for Large Classes in UCSY, Myanmar

Abstract

This paper encourages teachers to tackle problems of teaching in large classes and it aims for the researchers. The University of Computer Studies Yangon, Myanmar is the IT leading university and encounters with difficulties in large class size consisting of forty to sixty, and even eighty students in each class, which leads to lack of engagement in language teaching. In this situation, both teachers and students unintentionally experience the passive teaching and learning environment. To overcome this, teachers have created some applicable teaching techniques to facilitate students in their second language learning through limited resources. In previous time, teacher-centered method was used but learner-focused teaching is now being applied through critical reflection on professional practice. Some methods such as clickers for reading skill; project paper and minute paper for writing skill; think-pair-share and making presentation for speaking skill; and listening activities in language laboratory ,etc. have been done. It can be said that by means of teaching-learning facilitation mentioned above, large classes can be managed by changing teaching methods to increase students’ participation plus interest.