ASSIGNMENT 02
MODULE CODE: TPS3705
DUE DATE: 31 AUGUST 2021
UNIQUE NUMBER: 705395
In the first week of your Teaching Practice, you are expected to observe the school, classroom,
and teaching and learning activities. Please complete these templates. For days 2 to 5, complete a
separate template for each day. This activity is very important as you get a chance to observe an
experienced teacher whilst planning your own way/style of teaching. Use this opportunity to pave
your own teaching career. This assignment should be submitted at the end of the first week of
your teaching practice.
DAY 1 GENERAL OBSERVATION
Date of observation: 02 July 2021 to 08 July 2021 Grades: 08
School enrolment: 25 Boys: 10 Girls: 15
Respond to questions and provide explanations for question 5 and from 14 to 22.
1. Name of the school: Somashi High School
2. Contact details:
3. E-mail address: …………………………………………………………………………….
4. Category: ……………………………………………………………………………………
5. Quintile: ................... Explain why the school falls under that quintile
6. Emis number: ………………………………………………………………………………
7. Examination number (FET): ………………………………………………………………
8. Name of the principal: MS Ngubane
9. Name of the SGB chairperson: SG Mkhize
10. Name of the ward: 100
11. Name of the circuit: UMsinga
12. Name of the district Ugu
13. Name of the region: KwaZulu Natal
14. Name of the province: KwaZulu Natal
15. Name of the country: South Africa
16. Drawing of the classroom where observation took place (table, desks
arrangement, cupboards, teaching aids, walls).
,
, 17. Describe the seating arrangement of the classroom (grouping, group names).
The classroom set-up is well organized, effective for teaching and learning.
The furniture is well placed; teaching and learning materials are placed in order.
The desks are in straight rows, teacher’s desk, table in front; there is space for the teacher to walk
through the passage and each desk has a name of the learner
Learners seat in pair two learners per desk.
There is green board in front visible for learners to see and a storage facility.
There is a notice board and a place to put posters.
18. Is the classroom conducive to learning (classroom atmosphere, environment of the
classroom, mood)?
The classroom atmosphere is inclusive and trusting so learners feel their views is head
and valued. (Learners are allowed to raise their opinions and ask questions).
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)?
The teachers maintained good discipline in the classroom, learners are only allowed the
leave the class if permission is granted, raise their hand if they want to ask or answer a
question. Learners are allowed to discuss only subject related matters in class, extra work
is given to learners who misbehave in class.
20 Are there any contextual factors, which interrupt the lessons (internal and external
influences)?
Yes, external factor that affect the school is high crime rate in the community, and drug
consumption in the community. Sometimes learners do not feel safe at school, other learners
come under the influence of drugs and disturb teaching and learning.
21 Time management (start and finish of periods, bells, after break periods)
Time is well managed, there is a school representative (elected from the learners) who is
responsible for ringing the bell at the beginning and at the end of the lesson. The break is 45
minute the alarm rings at the start and the end of the break.
22 What are the relationships between learners themselves and between the teacher
and learners (humor, calling of names, favoritism, and tasks/roles distribution)?
There is a good relationship between teachers and learners and learners themselves,
learners are not allowed to discriminative each other in terms of race and gender,
Teachers are encourage to threat learners equally regardless of gender. The tasks are
given equally to all learners. There is no favoritism at school (task are given equally and
everyone is encourage to participate and do their part of the share).
MODULE CODE: TPS3705
DUE DATE: 31 AUGUST 2021
UNIQUE NUMBER: 705395
In the first week of your Teaching Practice, you are expected to observe the school, classroom,
and teaching and learning activities. Please complete these templates. For days 2 to 5, complete a
separate template for each day. This activity is very important as you get a chance to observe an
experienced teacher whilst planning your own way/style of teaching. Use this opportunity to pave
your own teaching career. This assignment should be submitted at the end of the first week of
your teaching practice.
DAY 1 GENERAL OBSERVATION
Date of observation: 02 July 2021 to 08 July 2021 Grades: 08
School enrolment: 25 Boys: 10 Girls: 15
Respond to questions and provide explanations for question 5 and from 14 to 22.
1. Name of the school: Somashi High School
2. Contact details:
3. E-mail address: …………………………………………………………………………….
4. Category: ……………………………………………………………………………………
5. Quintile: ................... Explain why the school falls under that quintile
6. Emis number: ………………………………………………………………………………
7. Examination number (FET): ………………………………………………………………
8. Name of the principal: MS Ngubane
9. Name of the SGB chairperson: SG Mkhize
10. Name of the ward: 100
11. Name of the circuit: UMsinga
12. Name of the district Ugu
13. Name of the region: KwaZulu Natal
14. Name of the province: KwaZulu Natal
15. Name of the country: South Africa
16. Drawing of the classroom where observation took place (table, desks
arrangement, cupboards, teaching aids, walls).
,
, 17. Describe the seating arrangement of the classroom (grouping, group names).
The classroom set-up is well organized, effective for teaching and learning.
The furniture is well placed; teaching and learning materials are placed in order.
The desks are in straight rows, teacher’s desk, table in front; there is space for the teacher to walk
through the passage and each desk has a name of the learner
Learners seat in pair two learners per desk.
There is green board in front visible for learners to see and a storage facility.
There is a notice board and a place to put posters.
18. Is the classroom conducive to learning (classroom atmosphere, environment of the
classroom, mood)?
The classroom atmosphere is inclusive and trusting so learners feel their views is head
and valued. (Learners are allowed to raise their opinions and ask questions).
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)?
The teachers maintained good discipline in the classroom, learners are only allowed the
leave the class if permission is granted, raise their hand if they want to ask or answer a
question. Learners are allowed to discuss only subject related matters in class, extra work
is given to learners who misbehave in class.
20 Are there any contextual factors, which interrupt the lessons (internal and external
influences)?
Yes, external factor that affect the school is high crime rate in the community, and drug
consumption in the community. Sometimes learners do not feel safe at school, other learners
come under the influence of drugs and disturb teaching and learning.
21 Time management (start and finish of periods, bells, after break periods)
Time is well managed, there is a school representative (elected from the learners) who is
responsible for ringing the bell at the beginning and at the end of the lesson. The break is 45
minute the alarm rings at the start and the end of the break.
22 What are the relationships between learners themselves and between the teacher
and learners (humor, calling of names, favoritism, and tasks/roles distribution)?
There is a good relationship between teachers and learners and learners themselves,
learners are not allowed to discriminative each other in terms of race and gender,
Teachers are encourage to threat learners equally regardless of gender. The tasks are
given equally to all learners. There is no favoritism at school (task are given equally and
everyone is encourage to participate and do their part of the share).
