Observation Task 3: Mapping Environments: The Learning

Environment
Focus: The learning environment.
Student teachers will observe how the classroom is organized and the different interaction
patterns in the classroom. They will observe the environment and the resources available to
facilitate teaching and learning.
Objective:
For student teachers to map the learning environment that exists in the classroom including the
layout of the seated area and learning centers.

Task

Make a sketch of the classroom and identify the function of each area.

Procedure:
Draw a map of the learning environment within the classroom and list the functions of each of
the activity areas. If possible take photographs of the classroom including displays on the wall.

Tables

Toilet
Tables

Display board

Painting area

Tables
Water area

Examples:
Area
Water area
Library
Listening area

Door

Tables

Games area

Math area

Out side
Part of games area

Library
Reading area

Listening area
Carpet\data show

Function
Washing art equipment/organizing art activities
Read stories
Listening audio

Bags area

Paint area
Math area
Games area
*Add rows as required

Use some colors for painting and use some brushes

There are some numbers and shapes
Play with others

Things to consider:
Think about why the classroom layout is organized as it is.
Students can be more active in the classroom.
Teacher can control the class
Help students to learn more than individual.
Ask your MST why the desk/tables are arranged as they are and the function of each
area of the classroom. Teacher wants students learn specific areas of learning , they
learning by their play

Give examples of activities you observed and the way in which the classroom
organization makes these activities accessible. Consider ease of movement within the
learning environment.
There are many different areas so students can play and learn from it
How and where are materials stored in the classroom? Do the children/learners need to
be able to get and put materials away? There are shelf's and cupboard, students get
and put their things by their self.
Where does the teacher have her table/papers/materials? on the desk

Observation
Based on your observations and discussions, summarize what you have observed.
descriptive vocabulary to clearly explain the learning environment in your class.

Use

I start the class in the morning. First, there is Quran class for 30 minutes, students
can revision what they learn from the last class. Second, students sang the
national anthem. Third, students have free play it means students play without
teachers and coach and they can play what they want and learn from it. Forth,
there is English class it was about honey so teacher brought honey to active
students after that, student have free play again. Also teacher can teach students
in this time. I like how teachers act with students. Also I like the design in the class

because there are many different kind of area such as: reading area, listening
area, math area.

Reflection
This week, your reflection will be in a different style than the past two weeks. Please base
your reflection on the points below. Be sure to actually reflect (think deeply about) the
importance of the learning environment.

Are there areas in the class that encourage independent learning? Give some examples.
Why are these areas important?
The idea of learners being active learners. Discuss how the classroom organization
facilitates activities for the learners.
Think about classrooms you have been in in the past. Were there any that were more
comfortable than others?
Why is being comfortable in the classroom an important part of learning?

In the classroom there are many different kinds of area that encourage
independent learning such as: listening area, work shop area, maths area and
games area. I believe it areas are important part in the classroom because
students can learn by their self. There are many activities in the classroom such
as: writing table, creative table, math table. That can active students to learn
more and easy. Its a big different between classroom in the past and present. In
the past, the classrooms less caring about c leaning and the design of the
classrooms .In the present, the care come more of design like: design display
board, also they care of technology items such as: smart board , data show and
laptops. It's very important the classroom to be comfortable so the students can
learn also the color of the class should be very light so students can feel more
active and dont feel sleepy and the class should been cleaned and the smile nice
so students feel more comfortable.

Student can keep their bags in this area

Students can play in this area

Students can paint in their free time , thats help them to learn

Reading area , teacher red stories for students