Observation task 4 : Planning and preparing for learning

Planning and preparing for learning

Focus

The importance of planning and preparation

Objective

The objective of this task is for student teachers to begin to identify and discuss the relevance of planning and preparation as well as to gain insight into how teachers do this.

Before the observation

Discuss the task with the teacher and arrange a good time to observe her teaching. (this could be for as little as 15 min)

During the observation, record and make notes on what the teacher and the learners are doing.

Teacher activities	Learning activities	Time
The teacher read aloud story about ( The Wine and The sun) – ( fiction) . The teacher display non fiction text about solar and wind energy on data show and ask students for similarities and differences in information.	Compare and analyze the structural features of different text types. How to listen and they know new vocabulary. How to read the story. And to share ideas and how to discuss between them. Also they learn what is the comparison between fact and fiction.	30 mins
The teacher give each student a shape and model how to use direction to introduce vocabulary	Use direction words : Up, Down, left, right to translate shapes. Finish on the time.	35 mins
Magic school bus video- the teacher stop to ask questions	They learn calm and when they need something they raise their hands. Encourage students to make predications and thinking.	30 mins
The students play game of “ simon says” and the teacher identify students who don’t have mastery they sit down when incorrect.	This game show student skills and speed understanding. Also to demonstrate understanding of vocabulary.	10 mins
In the library the student grade 5 read story for the student grade 1. Pair work	How to read and sharing .	35 mins

* Some activities for students

* The students grade 5 read story for students grade 1

* Some questions for teacher....

How do you plan? Do you plan weekly, daily, as part of a team or individually?

Most subjects I plan individually per week, but at the beginning of each new term, we meet altogether so we can come up with and plan for activities w/ specialist teachers and integrate.

In your lessons do you ever do anything you have not planned to do? Why?

Yes, In response to students needs or current level of understanding of concept being taught. If I notice something isn't making sense, I will change my approach or reteach a pre requisite skill.

What are the most important things with all the children in the classroom? Why\ why not?

That they all have access to teaching / material needed to reach mastery, yet still have access to differentiated instruction of materials and learning opportunities that are geared towards their personal level.