Teacher quality and class size must work together

I read with great interest the remarks by Education Minister Chan Chun Sing emphasising that teacher quality matters more than class size (Teacher quality more important than class sizes, says Chan Chun Sing, Jan 2).

- Hana Alhadad (Dr)

While I wholeheartedly agree on the importance of teacher quality, we should be careful not to frame this as a choice between teacher quality and class size.

It is not an either-or scenario; teacher quality and class size are complementary factors that together enhance educational outcomes. Even the most skilled educators are constrained by overcrowded classrooms, which limit their ability to give personalised attention to students and adapt to diverse learning needs.