ASSIGNMENT 02
DAY 1 GENERAL OBSERVATION
Date of observation: Grades:
School enrolment: …………………….…………. Boys: ……………… Girls: ………………
1. Name of the school:
2. Contact details:
3. E-mail address:
4. Category:
5. Quintile: 4
6. Emis number:
7. Examination number (FET):
8. Name of the principal:
9. Name of the SGB chairperson:
10. Name of the ward:
11. Name of the circuit:
12. Name of the district:
13. Name of the region:
14. Name of the province:
15. Name of the country:
16. Drawing/sketchDraw your own sketch this is an example
,17 Describe the seating arrangement of the classroom (grouping, group names).
This seating arrangement benefits the students in that they can focus
and see what is going on in the classroom.
Desks are in straight raw and the teacher’s table and chair is in front
next to it thee is cardboard for storing teaching and learning resources.
The arrangement allows the teacher to walk freely, with enough space to
see what learners are doing.
They can stand in front where every learner can see, and hear what
he/she is teacher, while learners’ seat and observe. This method hinders
student learning.
18 Is the classroom conducive to learning (classroom atmosphere, environment of the
classroom, mood)? Yes
The emotional classroom environment is conducive enough for learning to take
place.
Everyone in class respect each other, is treated equally and with dignity.
Learners are encouraged to understand and respect each other’ culture.
Everyone in class is free and has the opportunity to share and contribute their ideas
and opinions.
The teacher gives positive feedback when necessary and encourages cooperative
learning.
The physical layout of the classroom is conducive for learning though there a minor
issue that need to be attended to.
19 How is the discipline managed in the classroom (learner's behavior, teacher's and
learner's language, choice of words in questions and responses)?
There is on LOTL that is used at school (English) everyone it is compulsory
that everyone uses English as a medium of communication at school.
There are school guidelines for disciplinary procedure to be followed that is
communicated and accessible to everyone.
There are set of rules for expected behaviour in class that is on the class notes
board so learners can read them.
The teacher ensures that reward and punishment are clearThe teacher establishes
goals and expectations for learners before allowing them to develop their own and
contribute to the process:
20 Are there any contextual factors, which interrupt the lessons (internal and external
influences)?
Internal influences
1. Shortage of school teaching materials.
2. Lack of funds in the school.
, 3. Shortage of staff and more qualified teachers.
External factors
1. Load shedding in the country is affecting school activities.
2. The distance travelled by learner to and from school is long makes learners came
late and tired at school.
3. There is lack of community involvement in school matters.
4. High crime rate and substance abuse.
5. Lack of service delivery in the arrear affects the school.
21 Time management (start and finish of periods, bells, after break periods)
The school start at 07:30 with a morning prayer which takes up to 15 minutes.
At 07:45 the first academic period for the day starts which is 45 minutes long for one
lesson.
At the end of the period the bell that ring to notify that the period has ended, the
teacher should leave the class and another period begins.
At 11:00 there is a lunch break which is 45 minutes learners get their nutritious meal
for the day.
At 15:45 the bells ring for the end of the school day.
22 What are the relationships between learners themselves and between the teacher
and learners (humor, calling of names, favoritism, tasks/roles distribution)?
Teachers share best practices with one another, which helps them handle different
kids and classrooms that require different methodology and approaches from teachers
To improve and uniformly deliver excellent teaching to students, teachers collaborate
on extra learning resources
Teachers collaborate to learn from one another, which assists in the facilitation and
growth of new and less experienced teachers.
The working environment is also friendly; teachers eat lunch together, chat with one
another, and occasionally combine money to purchase a single meal that they can all
share.
Teacher and Learner relationship identified at the school
Learners respond favorably to the teaching because the teachers are passionate and
enthusiastic about the content they are instructing.
Teachers are encouraging and persistent in praising learners for their good behavior
and performance.
DAY 1 GENERAL OBSERVATION
Date of observation: Grades:
School enrolment: …………………….…………. Boys: ……………… Girls: ………………
1. Name of the school:
2. Contact details:
3. E-mail address:
4. Category:
5. Quintile: 4
6. Emis number:
7. Examination number (FET):
8. Name of the principal:
9. Name of the SGB chairperson:
10. Name of the ward:
11. Name of the circuit:
12. Name of the district:
13. Name of the region:
14. Name of the province:
15. Name of the country:
16. Drawing/sketchDraw your own sketch this is an example
,17 Describe the seating arrangement of the classroom (grouping, group names).
This seating arrangement benefits the students in that they can focus
and see what is going on in the classroom.
Desks are in straight raw and the teacher’s table and chair is in front
next to it thee is cardboard for storing teaching and learning resources.
The arrangement allows the teacher to walk freely, with enough space to
see what learners are doing.
They can stand in front where every learner can see, and hear what
he/she is teacher, while learners’ seat and observe. This method hinders
student learning.
18 Is the classroom conducive to learning (classroom atmosphere, environment of the
classroom, mood)? Yes
The emotional classroom environment is conducive enough for learning to take
place.
Everyone in class respect each other, is treated equally and with dignity.
Learners are encouraged to understand and respect each other’ culture.
Everyone in class is free and has the opportunity to share and contribute their ideas
and opinions.
The teacher gives positive feedback when necessary and encourages cooperative
learning.
The physical layout of the classroom is conducive for learning though there a minor
issue that need to be attended to.
19 How is the discipline managed in the classroom (learner's behavior, teacher's and
learner's language, choice of words in questions and responses)?
There is on LOTL that is used at school (English) everyone it is compulsory
that everyone uses English as a medium of communication at school.
There are school guidelines for disciplinary procedure to be followed that is
communicated and accessible to everyone.
There are set of rules for expected behaviour in class that is on the class notes
board so learners can read them.
The teacher ensures that reward and punishment are clearThe teacher establishes
goals and expectations for learners before allowing them to develop their own and
contribute to the process:
20 Are there any contextual factors, which interrupt the lessons (internal and external
influences)?
Internal influences
1. Shortage of school teaching materials.
2. Lack of funds in the school.
, 3. Shortage of staff and more qualified teachers.
External factors
1. Load shedding in the country is affecting school activities.
2. The distance travelled by learner to and from school is long makes learners came
late and tired at school.
3. There is lack of community involvement in school matters.
4. High crime rate and substance abuse.
5. Lack of service delivery in the arrear affects the school.
21 Time management (start and finish of periods, bells, after break periods)
The school start at 07:30 with a morning prayer which takes up to 15 minutes.
At 07:45 the first academic period for the day starts which is 45 minutes long for one
lesson.
At the end of the period the bell that ring to notify that the period has ended, the
teacher should leave the class and another period begins.
At 11:00 there is a lunch break which is 45 minutes learners get their nutritious meal
for the day.
At 15:45 the bells ring for the end of the school day.
22 What are the relationships between learners themselves and between the teacher
and learners (humor, calling of names, favoritism, tasks/roles distribution)?
Teachers share best practices with one another, which helps them handle different
kids and classrooms that require different methodology and approaches from teachers
To improve and uniformly deliver excellent teaching to students, teachers collaborate
on extra learning resources
Teachers collaborate to learn from one another, which assists in the facilitation and
growth of new and less experienced teachers.
The working environment is also friendly; teachers eat lunch together, chat with one
another, and occasionally combine money to purchase a single meal that they can all
share.
Teacher and Learner relationship identified at the school
Learners respond favorably to the teaching because the teachers are passionate and
enthusiastic about the content they are instructing.
Teachers are encouraging and persistent in praising learners for their good behavior
and performance.
