Observation Stage

OBSERVATION STAGE Task 1: The School and Learning Environment Name of student: ………………………………………………………………….. Name of School: …………………………………………………………………….. Number of students: ………………….. Date: ………………………………….

Class: ……………………

Briefly and objectively describe the following aspects: 1. The school: Describe the general background of the school including the physical location, organisation, student population, philosophy and educational and behavioural policies. 2. The classroom Describe the atmosphere of the room and the levels of engagement in the room. Make notes on seating, sight lines, space, air, light, whiteboard, equipment, etc 3. The activities & resources a) Make notes on the kind of activities used, the nature of student involvement, balance of student doing things and teacher doing things b) Describe the resources used and the materials available within the school. How are the resources used in the classroom?

Task 2: Student´s learning In this second observation task, you should focus on the things that help to create conditions for effective learning and on the aspects that play a part in preventing learning. 1. The learners How motivated are the learners? Why? To what extent are they taking part in their own learning? To what extent are they expecting the teacher to do the work for them? 2. Behaviour during classroom activities Describe the ways students are encouraged to participate in activities. Are there any particular strategies for managing issues and motivating students? Are there any students with special needs? 3. Discuss the learning styles and levels of English in the classroom.

Observation scale Observations clear & well informed Demonstrates understanding of social and educational factors Objective & factual information Evidence of active search of information Use of English expression clear

High

Mediu Low m

Not Observ ed

IVV/RGS 2009