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Classroom Speaking Observation Insights

The document is an observation table from an English language classroom in which a teacher observed 3 students and recorded the reasons they spoke during a 15-minute lesson. The most common reason for speaking was repeating words or phrases after the teacher. The least common reasons for speaking included answering open-ended questions and asking questions to the teacher. The document also includes student reflections on the amount of "Teacher Talk" and appropriate uses of English and Arabic in the classroom.

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Classroom Speaking Observation Insights

The document is an observation table from an English language classroom in which a teacher observed 3 students and recorded the reasons they spoke during a 15-minute lesson. The most common reason for speaking was repeating words or phrases after the teacher. The least common reasons for speaking included answering open-ended questions and asking questions to the teacher. The document also includes student reflections on the amount of "Teacher Talk" and appropriate uses of English and Arabic in the classroom.

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Observation Table:

Reasons for speaking in the classroom

Class: 1/3
Number of learners: 22
Length of lesson: 15 Minutes

Teacher observed Language: Arabic


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Learning Goals: At the end of the lesson the student will be
able know the new latter with giving examples

Materials used: video , flash cards, photos

Reason for speaking Learner A Learner B Learner C


Learner repeats word / E E E
1 phrase E E E
after teacher whole E E
class
Learner repeats word / E E E
2 phrase E E E
after teacher group / E
pair
Learner repeats word / E E
3 phrase after teacher E
individual
Learner answers direct E
4 question E
from teacher
Learner answers open E E E
5 question
6 from teacher
Learner asks teacher a
question
Learner answers a AE A A A A
7 partner in
Paired
Learnerwork activity
answers a group E E A
8 member in group work E
activity
Learner answers the A A A
9 teacher
informally
10 Learner answers peer AE A A
informally
Reflections on Observation Task 1: Chit Chat

Read the questions below and write your answers


What was the most common reason for speaking?
The most common reason for speaking is when learner repeats word
because that help the children to participate in the class and
communicate withe teacher.

What was the least common reason for speaking?


Because some of student scared because they think their answer is
wrong, and some student they dont know the answer.

Were there any boxes with no ticks?

How much of the lesson was spent on the teacher using Teacher Talk, in
your opinion?
15 minutes.
Do you feel it was an appropriate amount of talk? Why / Why not?
Yes, because the student listens to the teacher, and that help to improve
the student language.

What do you think is an appropriate sequence of interaction patterns?


Take the student attention with songs or short story, also make a good
communication with teacher to let the children talk, and make activates.

Now consider how much Arabic was used. Do you think it was used
appropriately?
Why? / Why not?
I think it was good because the student know Arabic language.

Reflection for Bonus Points


You do not have to do this activity. However, if you want a higher grade,
you must do it. If you are interested in thinking about this subject more,
consider the following reflection.

Choose one of the following questions (A, B, or C) and write your answer:

A. Why is talk important for teachers?

Why is talk important for learners? (Think about the What and How.)
B. Why is it important to think about using English for varied purposes in the classroom?
For example, not just for giving an example, but also for correcting, for praising, for
everyday uses, like asking for help, or asking to borrow something?
Because it helps the student to learn new vocab and language, when the student ask, answer,
or saying some words in the class with the teacher or listen new words.

C. What role do you think Arabic should play in the English classroom?

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