ENGLISH TEACHING PROGRAM

PRÁCTICA PROFESIONAL DIRIGIDA / PRÁCTICA INTEGRAL

CLASS OBSERVATION FORM # 1 – EVALUATION THERE IS – THIS IS
Pre-service teacher’s name Adriana Loreiny Rodriguez Guerrero
Choose the teaching practicum Práctica Professional
Práctica Integral
you belong to Dirigida
Name of the school Escuela Antonio Nariño
Observation 18/04/2024
Grade(s) 4
dates

Criteria Comments

The teacher meets at the scheduled time, starts class

Organization promptly, and has a positive and cheerful attitude. For
Evidence preparation and organization of the this class, the teacher had already prepared an
lesson; it is thorough; states clear and specific assessment, which involved translating 10 sentences
objectives; sets time planning according to the from Spanish to English and creating their
objectives of the lesson, emphasizes and corresponding drawings. All students completed the
summarizes main points, meets class at scheduled assessment within the allotted time; they had
time. approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to finish it.

Teaching methodology For this class, the teacher didn’t use any technological
Uses relevant teaching methods, aids, materials, resources. When starting the assessment, the teacher
techniques, and technology; includes variety, explained the evaluation step by step in detail.
balance, imagination, group involvement; uses Afterward, the assessment was handed out to the
examples that are simple, clear, precise, and students in printed format, so the students rely on
appropriate; stays focused on and meets stated dictionaries to translate the sentences.
objectives.
 The teacher provided the necessary resources to the
Use of materials students for the assessment, in this case, the printed
Selects resources and materials according to the evaluation, and handed out some directories to the
objectives of the lesson. students who didn’t bring their own dictionary.

The teacher had good classroom management and

Classroom management control at the beginning of the evaluation. However,
Uses time wisely; attends to course interaction; after a while, students started getting up from their
demonstrates leadership ability; maintains discipline seats, and the classroom became a bit disorderly.
and control; has the ability to deal with occasional Despite the teacher’s efforts to get their attention, only
classroom management problems. a few students complied.

The teacher demonstrates good control of language

use. The tones of voice used in class align with the
Use of language situations presented. In this class, the group was a bit
noisy. The teacher used a marker and struck it
Uses language according to the students’ level; uses
forcefully on the desk to create a loud noise and grab
suitable tone and volume of voice; relies on the use
the students’ attention. Afterward, the teacher raised
of body language and gestures to make something
their voice and issued warnings. However, the students
clearer.
continued to engage in certain types of disorder after
a while.
 Knowledge of topics The teacher demonstrated a good understanding of
the topic and provided students with a thorough
Shows good command and knowledge of the
explanation of the subjects before conducting the
topic(s); demonstrates breadth and depth of
assessment.
mastery.

During this session, the teacher provides a certain type

of “assistance” to her students during the assessment.
She guides them when they encounter difficulties
finding words in the dictionary and also re-explains
instructions to some students who, due to being a little
distracted, forget what they need to do.

However, towards the end of the assessment, an issue

arose with a girl who has learning difficulties. She
Rapport struggles to comprehend the activities, even in her
Holds interest of students; is respectful, fair, and native language. She asked a classmate for help, and at
impartial; provides feedback, encourages that moment, another child was watching. The child
participation; interacts with students, shows exclaimed, “Don’t help that silly girl.” The girl heard
enthusiasm. this and complained to the teacher. It was here that
the teacher’s attitude didn’t seem appropriate to me.
Instead of addressing the inappropriate behavior, she
scolded the girl, claiming she was making it all up. I
believe a teacher’s role is to correct such misconduct
and provide proper support to children with learning
difficulties, as unfortunately, they are more vulnerable
to bullying. Her attitude was contrary to the teacher’s
duty.
General comments
The performance during the session flowed in a way that I
consider “normal” in any classroom with this type of
students who are still children. Consequently, they tend to
be more hyperactive, get up from their seats, ask
questions, and complain. However, the aspect that stood
out the most in this class was the lack of empathy some
children and the teacher showed toward those kids with
learning difficulties. This is something that cannot be
overlooked, and action needs to be taken. It’s essential to
educate the person responsible for these insults.
 ENGLISH TEACHING PROGRAM
PRÁCTICA PROFESIONAL DIRIGIDA / PRÁCTICA INTEGRAL
CLASS OBSERVATION FORM # 2 - DAILY ROUTINE
Pre-service teacher’s name Adriana Loreiny Rodriguez Guerrero
Choose the teaching practicum Práctica Professional
Práctica Integral
you belong to Dirigida
Name of the school Escuela Antonio Nariño
Observation
Grade(s) 4 25/04/2023
dates

Criteria Comments

Organization The teacher meets at the scheduled time, is punctual

when starting the class, and has a positive and cheerful
Evidence preparation and organization of the
attitude. Consequently, they convey this to the
lesson; it is thorough; states clear and specific
students. I don’t see evidence that the teacher uses a
objectives; sets time planning according to the
pre-prepared lesson plan, nor do they clearly define
objectives of the lesson, emphasizes and
the goals or objectives for each class; the theme of the
summarizes main points, meets class at scheduled
class remains incomplete.
time.

The teacher uses the only two technological resources

Teaching methodology available in the classroom (television and computer).
Uses relevant teaching methods, aids, materials, They show a YouTube video about daily routines, but
techniques, and technology; includes variety, their teaching method remains traditional and fails to
balance, imagination, group involvement; uses motivate the students. On the contrary, students
examples that are simple, clear, precise, and express apathy toward the teacher’s approach, which
appropriate; stays focused on and meets stated focuses on reading, writing, and drawing phrases and
objectives. words related to daily routines.
 The teacher uses the technological resources available
in the classroom; however, I believe that implementing
Use of materials creative methods, didactic materials, and new
Selects resources and materials according to the strategies is necessary to generate motivation in
objectives of the lesson. students and create situations with active student
participation.

The teacher has good classroom management and

Classroom management control regarding any potential discipline issues.
Students heed the teacher’s calls for attention and pay
Uses time wisely; attends to course interaction;
constant attention to the content she delivers in class.
demonstrates leadership ability; maintains discipline
There are few instances when the teacher needs to
and control; has the ability to deal with occasional
reprimand students, as they follow instructions
classroom management problems.
effectively.

She demonstrates good control regarding language

Use of language use. The tones of voice she employs in class align with
Uses language according to the students’ level; uses the situations presented. When the group gets a bit
suitable tone and volume of voice; relies on the use noisy, she raises her voice and asks for silence. She
of body language and gestures to make something expresses herself appropriately when addressing the
clearer. class and effectively captures her students’ attention.
 She demonstrates good mastery of English grammar
and effectively manages vocabulary related to the
topic being taught in class. However, I notice that she
Knowledge of topics faces significant challenges when pronouncing English
Shows good command and knowledge of the words. On various occasions, she pronounces English
topic(s); demonstrates breadth and depth of as it is written, without considering English phonetics.
mastery. Students often inquire about pronunciation, and she
sometimes conveys incorrect information due to this
issue.

Rapport When explaining the topics, the teacher maintains a

positive attitude. Her students are not afraid to ask
Holds interest of students; is respectful, fair, and
questions because she provides feedback in a kind and
impartial; provides feedback, encourages
gentle tone, which I consider very positive in an
participation; interacts with students, shows
educator.
enthusiasm.

General comments
I believe that the teacher should implement new learning strategies, use
didactic resources, encourage students’ oral participation, as well as
teamwork or peer support among students. Setting aside reading,
writing, and drawing is essential because these activities don’t contribute
significantly to student learning. Students tend to retain information only
temporarily and then forget it. Instead, time could be better spent on
activities that genuinely promote effective learning.
 ENGLISH TEACHING PROGRAM
PRÁCTICA PROFESIONAL DIRIGIDA / PRÁCTICA INTEGRAL
CLASS OBSERVATION FORM # 3 -
Pre-service teacher’s name Adriana Loreiny Rodriguez Guerrero
Choose the teaching practicum Práctica Professional
Práctica Integral
you belong to Dirigida
Name of the school Escuela Antonio Nariño
Observation
Grade(s) 4 02/05/2024
dates

Criteria Comments

Organization The teacher begins the class at the assigned time. The
topics presented were the same as in the previous
Evidence preparation and organization of the
class because the lesson was left unfinished. Therefore,
lesson; it is thorough; states clear and specific
for this class, the topic was concluded on time, and it
objectives; sets time planning according to the
can be said that the stated objectives were achieved.
objectives of the lesson, emphasizes and
The teacher does not provide feedback on the topic
summarizes main points, meets class at scheduled
since there wasn’t enough time for it
time.

Teaching methodology
The methodology used in the class was the traditional
Uses relevant teaching methods, aids, materials,
methodology. Students only observe and copy in their
techniques, and technology; includes variety,
notebooks; there is no oral participation, motivation, or
balance, imagination, group involvement; uses
didactic resources to encourage students to memorize
examples that are simple, clear, precise, and
English words or achieve good pronunciation.
appropriate; stays focused on and meets stated
objectives.
 The didactic materials or resources used in the class
Use of materials were a computer whose screen was projected onto a
large television so that students could have better
Selects resources and materials according to the
visibility of the YouTube video used as ‘audiovisual
objectives of the lesson.
material’ for the class content.

She has good classroom discipline control; students

Classroom management follow her instructions, and there were no significant
Uses time wisely; attends to course interaction; discipline issues in this class. At the beginning of the
demonstrates leadership ability; maintains discipline class, she interacts positively with the children, starting
and control; has the ability to deal with occasional with some songs and designating a child to lead the
classroom management problems. daily prayer.

She addresses the students in a respectful and loving

Use of language manner, using an appropriate tone of voice for each
Uses language according to the students’ level; uses situation, whether it’s to get their attention during
suitable tone and volume of voice; relies on the use disciplinary moments or to give instructions for an
of body language and gestures to make something activity. Her tone adapts well to each situation, and the
clearer. students obey it.
 She demonstrates mastery of grammar, understands
Knowledge of topics the meaning of words, but struggles with
Shows good command and knowledge of the pronunciation. Because of this, she came to me to
topic(s); demonstrates breadth and depth of teach pronunciation to the students. The teacher has
mastery. the issue of pronouncing English exactly as it is written.

Despite the teacher starting the class with a positive

attitude and trying to engage students with songs,
Rapport when continuing from the previous activity, she fails to
Holds interest of students; is respectful, fair, and maintain the children’s interest in the lesson. They
impartial; provides feedback, encourages exhibit apathy when asked to draw pictures for each
participation; interacts with students, shows sentence. Although her behavior in class was respectful
enthusiasm. and impartial toward all students, unfortunately, it
does not encourage participation or teamwork.

General comments
While it was possible to conclude the theme of daily
routines, I noticed that students only retain information in
the short term. Therefore, I believe it’s necessary to
implement innovative methodologies to prevent students
from feeling overwhelmed in each lesson. Additionally,
practicing oral skills, such as English pronunciation, is
essential. Although students show interest, perhaps due to
the teacher’s lack of knowledge, they don’t actively
engage with this aspect, and if they do, they are
susceptible to making errors.
 ENGLISH TEACHING PROGRAM
PRÁCTICA PROFESIONAL DIRIGIDA / PRÁCTICA INTEGRAL
CLASS OBSERVATION FORM # 4 Daily Routine Topic Assessment

Pre-service teacher’s name Adriana Loreiny Rodriguez Guerrero

Choose the teaching practicum Práctica Professional
Práctica Integral
you belong to Dirigida
Name of the school Escuela Antonio Nariño
Observation
Grade(s) 4 09/05/2024
dates

Criteria Comments

Organization
Evidence preparation and organization of the For this class, the teacher arrived 15 minutes late, as it
lesson; it is thorough; states clear and specific was her responsibility to monitor the students’
objectives; sets time planning according to the entrance. The teacher already had the assessment
objectives of the lesson, emphasizes and ready and printed, so the activity could start quickly.
summarizes main points, meets class at scheduled
time.

The assessment was individual in nature, and for this

process, the teacher requested my assistance. She
Teaching methodology decided that each of us would be in front of two
Uses relevant teaching methods, aids, materials, children and we would have control over the time
techniques, and technology; includes variety, allocated for the assessment. The evaluation aimed to
balance, imagination, group involvement; uses assess writing and memorization of each routine, with
examples that are simple, clear, precise, and each student having an estimated time of 10 minutes
appropriate; stays focused on and meets stated to complete it. No technological resources were used
objectives. for this, only the television served as a distraction tool
for the students who were waiting to be assessed.
 Use of materials For the class, the teacher used only the printouts with
Selects resources and materials according to the the content of the assessment.
objectives of the lesson.

Classroom management She maintained discipline and control of the students

Uses time wisely; attends to course interaction; from the moment she entered the classroom, and she
demonstrates leadership ability; maintains discipline managed the students well throughout the day.
and control; has the ability to deal with occasional
classroom management problems.

Use of language She communicated in a respectful manner and used an

Uses language according to the students’ level; uses appropriate tone of voice throughout the class. She
suitable tone and volume of voice; relies on the use articulated the step-by-step process of the evaluation
of body language and gestures to make something correctly, as all the students understood perfectly.
clearer.
 Knowledge of topics She demonstrated a good command of the subject. It's
Shows good command and knowledge of the worth mentioning that in this class, the only activity
topic(s); demonstrates breadth and depth of conducted was the assessment.
mastery.

She maintained a positive attitude throughout the

Rapport class, remained impartial during the evaluation period,
Holds interest of students; is respectful, fair, and and did not have time to present the results because
impartial; provides feedback, encourages the timing was exact. Therefore, she could not
participation; interacts with students, shows communicate the results to the students in order to
enthusiasm. provide feedback on the topic.

General comments
As expected, only 7 out of 30 children managed to pass
the assessment. Unfortunately, a large part of the students
does not have the ability to write correctly in English,
there is no memorization of vocabulary, and a sense of
discouragement and helplessness is evident in the
children at the time they were taking the assessment, as
they could not remember anything.