RCE2601
Assignment 2 2024
Unique Number: 767038
Due Date: 7 August 2024
OPTION 1: OVERCROWDED CLASSROOMS
OVERCROWDED CLASSROOMS IN SOUTH AFRICA: IMPACT ON LEARNING AND
POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS
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OPTION 1: OVERCROWDED CLASSROOMS
OVERCROWDED CLASSROOMS IN SOUTH AFRICA: IMPACT ON LEARNING AND
POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS
INTRODUCTION
Overcrowded classrooms have increasingly become a global educational challenge. According
to a UNESCO report (2015), an ideal student-to-teacher ratio is critical for creating conducive
learning environments. Unfortunately, burgeoning class sizes have escalated the workload for
educators and diluted instructional quality, thus impeding student learning outcomes (OECD,
2018). In South Africa, this problem is particularly acute, affecting not only academic
performance but also the holistic development of students.
Environmental factors significantly influence a child’s cognitive and emotional growth, making
the issue of overcrowded classrooms worthy of urgent attention. Studies have shown that
overcrowded classrooms contribute to heightened anxiety, decreased individual attention, and
reduced participation, all of which undermine effective teaching and learning (Spaull, 2013).
Furthermore, the South African Constitutional Court mandates the right to basic education for
all children, suggesting that systemic barriers like overcrowded classrooms need to be
addressed to fulfill this constitutional promise (Beiter, 2005). This paper explores the impact of
overcrowded classrooms on student learning and explores viable measures to mitigate this
growing concern. By addressing this issue, it is not merely the academic performance that
stands to benefit but also the broader development landscape of South Africa’s future
generations.
PROBLEM STATEMENT
The issue of overcrowded classrooms in South Africa garnered my attention due to its significant
repercussions on both educational quality and student well-being. The sheer scale of the
problem is alarming, as illustrated by reports indicating that student-to-teacher ratios frequently
exceed recommended limits, thereby exacerbating challenges in effective teaching (UNESCO,
2015). Overcrowded classrooms lead to diminished individual attention, increased anxiety
among students, and reduced engagement, which collectively undermine academic outcomes
