Observation Task 1: Chit Chat

Observation Table:
Reasons for speaking in the classroom

Class: KG2-4
Number of learners: 3
Length of lesson: 15 mins
Teacher observed Language: English ______
Learning Goals: Learning new letter “U”
Materials used: Smartboard

Reason for speaking Learner A Learner B Learner C

Learner repeats word / phrase  E  E  E
 E  E  E
1 after teacher – whole class
 E  E  E
 E  E  E
Learner repeats word / phrase  E
 E  E
2 after teacher – group / pair
Learner repeats word / phrase after  E  E
teacher – individual  E
3
Learner answers direct question  E  A
 E  E
4 from teacher
Learner answers open question

5 from teacher
6 Learner asks teacher a question

7 Learner answers a partner in  E  A

Paired work activity
8 Learner answers a group member in
group work activity
9 Learner answers the teacher
informally
10 Learner answers peer informally  A  A
 A
11 Other reason for speaking

12 Other reason for speaking