The Power of Small Class Sizes at Rundle Academy | Greig Ewing and Andria Slipp

This conversation between Director of Community Engagement, Greig Ewing, and Enrolment Officer, Andria Slipp, explores the significance of small class sizes at Rundle Academy, emphasizing how they enhance personalized learning, foster strong student-teacher relationships, and improve assessment methods. The discussion highlights the unique needs of students with learning disabilities and how tailored instruction can lead to better educational outcomes. The importance of creating a safe and comfortable learning environment is also underscored, along with expectations regarding class sizes across different educational levels.

Takeaways:

• Small class sizes are crucial for effective learning.
• Personalized instruction is made possible through smaller classes.
• Assessment methods can be diverse and tailored to students.
• Positive teacher-student relationships enhance academic success.
• Students need to feel safe and comfortable in their learning environment.
• Class sizes in elementary are typically 6-8 students.
• Junior high classes average around 9 students.
• High school classes can range from 12-13 students.
• Smaller classes allow for intensive attention to younger students.
• Building connections is essential for student engagement.

Keywords

Rundle Academy, small class sizes, personalized learning, student-teacher relationships, assessment, learning disabilities, education, community engagement, tailored instruction, enrollment