Teaching Large Classes in an English-Medium University

Abstract

In the fall of 2013, the American University of Armenia (AUA) will expand by launching the new undergraduate program. The aim of this paper focuses on providing teaching techniques and strategies to AUA’s instructors to best service the new undergraduate students. Two challenges are posed to the majority of these students who have never been taught in (1) large classes and (2) in English. Hence, this present MA paper studies the best ways to promote and maintain student engagement in teaching large classes in English-medium universities. The researcher used two instruments, interviews and observations in order to find out the present situation in large classes and in English-medium settings, in the higher education, in Yerevan. The findings uncovered that most professors’ teaching techniques overlap with some of the literature review. It is therefore suggested that the newly hired instructors for the undergraduate programs of AUA follow the experts. It is also advisable to follow the recommendations listed in the deliverables.