Situation, Problem, Solution, Evaluation

Problems of Over Enrolment in Universities The number of students accessing higher education has increased greatly due to government encouragement by offering favorable environment for enrolment into institutions of higher learning. This increase in the level of enrolment has come with its challenges which cannot be overlooked. Increased access to higher education has led to the reduction of quality in teaching and learning environment. This is because of inadequate number of teachers. The shortage of teachers means that the school curriculum is not fully covered, and therefore, graduates do not get adequate skills to offer in the job market. According to Khan (2005) strain on infrastructure such as hostels, lecture halls, library and laboratories is a big challenge facing universities, especially in developing countries. The number of students attending a lecture at a given time is greater than the space provided for facilitation of the lecture (Chalam, 2005). As a result library and laboratory resources available cannot cater for the student population. This has led to overcrowding, leading to poor learning environments. Studies show that the large number students in a class makes the lecturers unable to make adequate assessment for students because of fear of pressure to mark a bulk num...