Overcoming the Limitations of Teaching Citizenship Education Lessons in Large Class Sizes, the Case of Glorious Complex School in Sekondi-Takoradi

Abstract

The study was undertaken in Glorious Basic School in Sekondi-Takoradi to ascertain the relationship between class size and pupils' class participation and performance. The population sample consisted of 160 pupils and 10 teachers selected mainly through purposive sampling. The main research instruments used were Observation Checklist and Interview Schedule. The study was guided by three research questions. The study concluded that pupils' participation and performance in Citizenship Education lessons can be enhanced if class sizes are reduced. This will help teachers to use more interactive strategies to promote pupils' active participation in lessons.