Observation Task 2: Reading a Story in the local

UAE School
Identify the type of pre-whilst and post reading activities employed by your
MST
Table 7: Reading a Story in the local UAE Preschool
What the MST
What the
Does
Children Do
Pre-Reading
Activities
Name the book / story.
Describe how your
MST gets children
interested in the story
and wanting to hear /
read it.

While-Reading
Activities
How your MST keeps
children interested and
actively involved.

She sits on the chair

and let all students
to sit in front of her
on the carpet. First
she shows them the
cover of the story.

She let them to

repeat the new
words. And ask
questions to get
them attention and
be sure they are
listening carefully.

Comments

Sit down on the

carpet quietly and
listen to the
teacher to
recognize what the
story is about.

I like the
strategy
she used to
let students
be
interested
and excited
about the
new story.

The students were

interested to
answer the
questions. And
students also trying
to narrative the
story to know the
other half part of
the story.

I like the
way
teacher
listen the
students
that shows
she give
and take
with
students
also answer
their
question
while she is
reading.

Post-Reading
Activities
How your MST
consolidates the
storyline and explores
opportunities for
developing language,
topic related and
personal, social and
emotional issues.

She brings martials

related to the story.
Such as: colors,
fruits, cards and
shapes. To ask them
about the story as
review for them.
For example; she
brought orange and
asked what color is
that? What shape is
that?

The students were

answering the
questions and try
to connect the
questions with
martials that
teacher shows
them.

I like that
teacher brings
and prepare
the materials
for students.

Reflections on Observation Task 2: Reading a Story in the

Local UAE Preschool
1. What preparation (i.e. pre-listening activity) did the teacher
give the learners before they listened to the text?
She got them interested and makes them excited
by using interest questions.
If they had some preparation, select (a) if they did not, select (b).
a. How did the pre-listening activity help students understand?
The pre-questions before start the story is helpful and
useful for them. Because it helps them to know what
the story will be about and give general idea about the
story.
2. Were the learners engaged in while-listening activity/activities? If they
were, select (a); if they were not, select (b).
a. What were the aims of the while-listening activity/activities?
The aims were to get students attention and make them engaged with the
story. Also, to link the activity with what happening in the story.
3. Did the learners have a post-listening activity/activities? If they
did, select (a); if they did not, select (b).
a. What were the aims of the post-listening activity/activities?
To make sure that all students understand and recognize the story. In
addition, establish the story in their mind and not forget it.
4. How many times did the learners listen to the text / recording?
One time.
a. Would it have increased their understanding if they had been allowed to
listen to the recording again? Explain.
I think yes it would, because they will be able to answer to the most
questions that may listen to and increase their understanding.
b. Did the learners hear the whole text at once, or in parts?
They heard in parts.
c. If so, which was the most helpful?
In parts is more helpful and useful for kindergarten students. Because, the
teacher can response to the students questions. And give students to think
and understand the story.

Think about the advantages and disadvantages of using the model of

pre-, while- and post-listening activities to teach a listening lesson.
Write first from the perspective of the teacher and then from the
perspective of the learners.

For the teacher, the advantages are: to get students attention, engaged them
and make sure all listen to her carefully. While the disadvantages are: if she
not used the effective way they will ask her to go for bathroom or not listen
to her.

On the other hand for the students, the advantages are: they will enjoy and
listen to the teacher and try to link the materials on class or what happens
with them in real life with the story. While the disadvantages are: if the
topic was not interested they will feel sleepy and move around class.