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The document summarizes an observation of a 45-minute English language class for 23 students taught by Zainab Ali. It includes a table tracking the reasons three sample students spoke during class, including repeating words after the teacher, answering questions, and speaking to classmates in English and Arabic. Most common was repeating after the teacher as a whole class. The observer noted the teacher spoke for 20 minutes explaining lessons and activities, which was deemed an appropriate amount of talking. Some students were shy or bored and did not speak. Overall the level of Arabic used was also deemed appropriate to help students understand new words.

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The document summarizes an observation of a 45-minute English language class for 23 students taught by Zainab Ali. It includes a table tracking the reasons three sample students spoke during class, including repeating words after the teacher, answering questions, and speaking to classmates in English and Arabic. Most common was repeating after the teacher as a whole class. The observer noted the teacher spoke for 20 minutes explaining lessons and activities, which was deemed an appropriate amount of talking. Some students were shy or bored and did not speak. Overall the level of Arabic used was also deemed appropriate to help students understand new words.

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Observation Table, Task 1:

Reasons for speaking in the classroom


Class:2/1

Number of learners:

Length of lesson: 45 minute.


Zainab Ali

23

Teacher observed:

Language Learning Goals: English


Materials used: family cards, worksheet, power point and book.

Reason for speaking


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Learner repeats word(s) after teacher


- (whole class together)
Learner repeats word(s) after teacher
- (group / pair together)
Learner repeats word / phrase after teacher
- (individual )
Learner answers direct question from teacher
Learner answers open question from teacher
Learner asks teacher a question
Learner answers a partner in English
- (pair/ group work activity)
Learner answers a partner in Arabic
- (pair/ group work activity)
Learner speaks to the teacher informally
- (Add E for English; A for Arabic)
Other reason(s) for speaking

Learner
A Sara

Learner
B Amna

Learner
C Waad

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After the Observation


Write your answers in the boxes:

What was the most common reason for speaking?

The students were active and excited for answer.

What was the least common reason for speaking?

Shy or bored.

Were there any boxes with no ticks?

Yes.

How much of the lesson was spent on the teacher using Teacher Talk, in
your opinion?

20 min.

Do you feel it was too much / too little / just the right amount of talk? Why /
Why not?

Right amount to talk. She was explaining the lesson and making sure the understand it.

What do you think is an appropriate sequence of interaction patterns?

Asking questions and discussions.

Now consider how much Arabic was used. Do you think it was used
appropriately?
Why? / Why not?

Yes, because some students dont understand the new word.


Extra reflection
You do not have to do this activity. However, if you want a higher grade, you must do it. If
you are interested in thinking about this subject more, consider the following reflection.
Reflection
Choose one of the following:
A.

Why is talk important?


for teachers?
for learners? (Think about the What and How.)

I believe that its important for teacher to talk, because they have to explain the
lesson and activity for the students, the students will follow her instructions,
although if the teacher didnt talk, the students will feel bored and noisy. The
teacher should talk in the lesson and to maintain students discipline. The
students should to understand the lesson, and get rid of the fear, maybe some

students are shy or scared to talk, so they need to communicate with other, so
they can feel comfortable. The students will talk to the teacher and other
students to understand the lesson.

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