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Teaching sociology in large classes: Issues and challenges in Bangladeshi colleges

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  • Nusrat Zerin Anny

    (Department of Sociology, Rajshahi College, Rajshahi, Bangladesh)

  • Pradip Kumar Mishra

    (School of Education, University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus, Semenyh, Malaysia)

  • Sajedur Rahman

    (Department of Economics, Rajshahi College, Rajshahi, Bangladesh)

Abstract

This study attempts to explore a major issue of higher education in Bangladesh that is, problems related to large size classes. The objectives of the study are (i) to identify the problems faced by the students and the teachers, and (ii) to find out the ways of teaching effectively in large Sociology classes. This study has investigated the current teaching practices in the Sociology Classes at the affiliated colleges of the National University of Bangladesh. This paper also discussed the issue from the global perspective. Systematic observation was the data collection method in this study. It has identified that large classes create a lot of problems for the students and the teachers resulting in the lower quality of higher education. Finally the paper concluded that teachers’ training, appointing supporting stuffs and ensuring necessary logistic support can be the possible solution of this great problem. Key Words:Higher education, Teaching, Sociology, Bangladeshi colleges

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  • Nusrat Zerin Anny & Pradip Kumar Mishra & Sajedur Rahman, 2020. "Teaching sociology in large classes: Issues and challenges in Bangladeshi colleges," International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science (2147-4478), Center for the Strategic Studies in Business and Finance, vol. 9(1), pages 46-54, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:rbs:ijbrss:v:9:y:2020:i:1:p:46-54
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    1. Tashmina Rahman & Shiro Nakata & Yoko Nagashima & Mokhlesur Rahman & Uttam Sharma & Muhammad Asahabur Rahman, 2019. "Bangladesh Tertiary Education Sector Review," World Bank Publications - Reports 31526, The World Bank Group.
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