Cambridge International Certificate for Teachers and Trainers

Observation Record
Name of activity: Name of candidate: Name of observer: Job title of observer:
Practical Work Bishal Rai Sangeetha Thallapally Learning Manager

Date of activity: Location of activity:

21st November 2012 Class room

Highlights of the activity General comments:

Children were informed well in advance to bring materials to the class for doing their practical work. It was a challenging lesson for that age group as they were learning about adverts. Children made their products in the class and made every effort to sell them to the classmates using persuasive language. The class atmosphere was very interactive and lively. Teacher gave them instructions and laid down his expectations to the students. He also moved around the class to guide the children and checked if everyone were engaged in the product making. Children were persuasive in their speech, used imperative words, adjectives , wow words and enjoyed selling their products including two children who had learning difficulties. Teacher encouraged them by giving positive feedback. They were also timed well for the activity. Peers judged the products by voting. Children without any material were made to help other children.

Specific points:
Children with learning difficulties worked independently and spoke convincingly to sell their product. One of them sold a sandwich alone and uttered, Healthy for everyone to enable it to be sold. Teacher also encouraged him with appreciation and decided on him to be GEM OF THE LESSON. A wide range of products were made and sold like food items, jewellery, paper planes, environment friendly bags, creams and toys. Discussion among the pairs and groups was evident. Practical approach to learning enhanced pupils understanding of the adverts. The approach gave way for the shy and slow learners to get actively involved and present themselves before the class. Classmates played the role of customers and checked if every seller met all the features of persuasive language and voted for them with red as no, green as yes (will buy the product) and blue will think about buying the product.

Points for development by candidate General comments:

Practical approach demands vigilance, thorough preparation and guidance from teachers side. Teacher requires being ready with extra material just in case children did not bring their own material. The very essence of the topic is lost when some children brought readymade items from home. The lesson began abruptly. Differentiated activities based on abilities were not clearly visible. Teacher became nervous about time running out in the end.

Observation Record for 5289. For examination in 2011.

CIE 2011

Specific points:

Some children used knife to cut their fruits, any use of sharp items in the classroom requires adult supervision and those children were not given any assistance all through the lesson. It was also noticed that they were fidgeting with knife after they had finished their task. Teacher could have emphasized on bringing the material and making the products in the class anticipating readymade items from home. Some children failed to bring their material and had to join others in making their product. Had the teacher been ready with extra material and challenged them with some instant products would be interesting. Be aware of time, you became nervous when you realised that you were over-running leaving not enough time for plenary. Majority of individual products seen in the class, teacher could have created different ability and mixed ability groups in the previous lesson and given them an opportunity to decide upon a single product and bring materials for the same which would have again saved their time in making. Lack of proper planning was evident with a quick starter. The starter could have been attention grabbing one rather than just instructions as children didnt pay attention to it; they were already into the task. Always display WALT and WILF in the classroom for a better focussed lesson.

Signature:

Print name: Sangeetha Thallapally

Date: 21st Nov 2012

Observation Record for 5289. For examination in 2011.

CIE 2011