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From: John Hendriks
Date: Thu, 21 Jan 1993 23:15

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I have read with interest the discussion re teacher moral and worth. As an 
outsider and ex-teacher (Australian) I would like to ask what class sizes 
are in the US. To me it seems that the profession of teaching will only 
become valued when it achieves the glamour that sport currently holds (
gladatorial entertainment for the masses - keeps ones mind off the real 
issues). This value will be reflected in realistic class sizes - 10 to 15 
max. Currently here class sizes can be 30 - 35 (after all, to quote one 
illustrious politician, class size has no detrimental effect on the learning 
of the student). In a catch 22 senario the students of small classes would 
most likely enjoy learning, their teachers would enjoy teaching, and the 
social emphasis on education would therefore change ie more money for 
education (less for the armies etc) and for teachers salaries, for they 
would be valued professionals.

John Hendriks                  jdh@medicine.newcastle.edu.au
Faculty of Medicine
University of Newcastle
Australia

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