The French School of Austin, Ecole Jean-Jacques Rousseau, was founded by Dr. Hind Louali, and Mr. Mohammed and Mrs. Sonia Louali in 2005. Dedicated to serving children between the ages of 3 and 13, the French School of Austin (Ecole Jean Jacques Rousseau) maintains small classroom sizes with no more than 15 students per class.
Here are several benefits of small classrooms:
Increased student visibility
In large classrooms, shy or unmotivated kids have an easier time hiding and can often get left behind. However, small classes allow instructors to see that all pupils are fully engaged and able to understand the material.
Better student-teacher interactions
Limiting class size enables educators to spend more one-on-one time with each student. Not only does individual attention promote faster learning, it also helps children feel like their teacher cares about them. This can encourage them to work harder and participate more frequently.
Improved classroom management
Having fewer students makes it easier for educators to manage classroom activities. Consequently, there is less disruption, which leads to a more peaceful learning environment. Teachers can also more efficiently address any problems that do arise.
Founded by experienced educators Dr. Hind Louali and Sonia and Mohammed Louali, the French School of Austin, also known as Ecole Jean Jacques Rousseau, offers full-time French instruction programs taught by highly-qualified teachers who are also native speakers. The French School of Austin/Ecole Jean Jacques Rousseau follows the standards set by the French Ministry of Education and purposefully keeps student-teacher ratios low to ensure more opportunities for one-on-one support and enhance each child’s learning experience.
Low student-teacher ratios are ideal for bilingual learning environments, where students may need extra support in reading and writing skills while learning other core subjects. Additionally, some of the anxieties associated with second language learning are measurably reduced in smaller classes. In one study, language students in classes with fewer children reported higher feelings of security, which contributed to higher levels of class participation.
The benefits are especially notable for elementary school students. More teacher attention can increase student achievement and reduce student behavioral issues. Calmer class environments are more conducive to learning and help promote a supportive class culture.
