Observation Table:

Reasons for speaking in the classroom

Class: 3
Number of learners: 27
Length of lesson: 45 min
Teacher observed Language: English
Materials used: video worksheets

Reason for speaking Learner A Learner B Learner C

Learner repeats word / phrase E E E E E E
1 after teacher whole class
Learner repeats word / phrase E E E E E
2 after teacher group / pair
E
Learner repeats word / phrase #E E E
3 after teacher individual
Learner answers direct question E E
4 from teacher
Learner answers open question E
5 from teacher
6 Learner asks teacher a question E E E

Learner answers a partner in E E E

7 Paired work activity
Learner answers a group member E E
8 in group work activity
Learner answers the teacher E E
9 informally
10 Learner answers peer informally E E

11 Other reason for speaking

12 Other reason for speaking

 Reflections on Observation Task 1: Chit Chat

Read the questions below and write your answers

What was the most common reason for speaking? Respite one to two word behind the
teacher

What was the least common reason for speaking? Respite full sentence

Were there any boxes with no ticks? Yes

How much of the lesson was spent on the teacher using Teacher Talk, in your opinion? 15
min

Do you feel it was an appropriate amount of talk? Why / Why not? Yes, because the teacher
explain the lesson in the beginning of the class then she give the students the freedom to
talk.

Now consider how much Arabic was used. Do you think it was used appropriately?
Why? / Why not?
There are Arabic used in the class.

Reflection for Bonus Points

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.
Choose one of the following questions (A, B, or C) and write your answer:
A. Why is talk important for teachers?
Why is talk important for learners? (Think about the What and How.)
B. Why is it important to think about using English for varied purposes in the classroom?
For example, not just for giving an example, but also for correcting, for praising, for
everyday uses, like asking for help, or asking to borrow something?

C. What role do you think Arabic should play in the English classroom?

I think that teacher will use the Arabic when the student doesn't understand some words or
concepts. However, grade three don't have enough knowledge in English.