Factor analyses and coefficients of congruency for factor loadings between Japanese and Korean teachers in primary schools indicated “student-centered” and “teacher-centered” styles were significant dimensions. Analyses of data suggested that “student-centered” instruction decreases and “teacher-centered” instruction increases as classes become larger, especially over 50 students.
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