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The document summarizes an observation of a KG2 classroom with 27 learners. The lesson focused on the letter P and lasted 45 minutes. Materials used included PowerPoint, flashcards, sand, paper, and markers. The most common reason learners spoke was to repeat words/phrases after the teacher. The least common reason was while playing activities. The teacher used more than half of the talking time to teach and introduce the lesson. Arabic was used appropriately to help students understand.

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Chit Chat

The document summarizes an observation of a KG2 classroom with 27 learners. The lesson focused on the letter P and lasted 45 minutes. Materials used included PowerPoint, flashcards, sand, paper, and markers. The most common reason learners spoke was to repeat words/phrases after the teacher. The least common reason was while playing activities. The teacher used more than half of the talking time to teach and introduce the lesson. Arabic was used appropriately to help students understand.

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Observation Task 1: Chit Chat

Observation Table:
Reasons for speaking in the classroom
Class:
KG2 - 2
Number of learners: 27
Length of lesson: 45 minutes
Teacher observed Language:
English
Learning Goals: understanding letter ( P )
Materials used: PowerPoint, letter sounds flash card, sand, yellow papers,
popcorn cup picture, small board, large white, markers, tablet.

Reason for speaking


1
2
3
4
5
6

7
8
9
1
0
1
1
1
2

Learner repeats word /


phrase
after teacher
whole
Learner
repeats
word /
phrase
Learner repeats word /
phrase after teacher
individualanswers direct
Learner
question
from
teacher
Learner
answers open
question
Learner asks teacher a
question
Learner answers a
partner in
Learner answers a
group member in group
work activity
Learner
answers the
teacher
informally
Learner answers peer
informally
Other reason for
speaking
Other reason for
speaking

Learner A

Learner B

Learner C

*E*E*E

*A*E*A

*A*A*E

*E

*E

*E

*E

*E

*E

*E

*A*E

*A

*E

*A*E

*A*E

*E

*A*E

*A

*E

*A

*A

*E*A

*E*A

*A

*E

*E

*A

*E

*A*E

*A

*A*E

*A*E

*A*E

*E

*E

*E

Observation Task 1: Chit Chat


What was the most common reason for speaking?
Asking questions.
What was the least common reason for speaking?
While they play on the activities, on the circle time.
Were there any boxes with no ticks?
No
How much of the lesson was spent on the teacher using Teacher Talk, in
your opinion?
More than half, about 70%
Do you feel it was an appropriate amount of talk? Why / Why not?
Yes, because she teach and introduce the lesson.
What do you think is an appropriate sequence of interaction patterns?
Welcome the students, asking the student about him day, introduce the lesson, asking
questions; play on activities and closing the lesson.
Now consider how much Arabic was used. Do you think it was used
appropriately?
Why? / Why not?

Yes, because the student understand more.


Reflection for Bonus Points
Choose one of the following questions (A, B, or C) and write your answer:
A.

Why is talk important for teachers?


To introduce the lesson, giving rules.
Why is talk important for learners? (Think about the What and How.)
To learn and correct the language error.

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