Observation task 4: Planning and preparation for learning

Focus: The importance of planning and preparation

Objective

The objective of this task is for student teachers to begin to understand the relevance of planning and
preparation as well as gain insight into how teachers do this.

Before the observation

Discuss the task with the teacher and arrange a good time to observe her teaching. (this could be for as
little as 15 min)

During the observation, record and make notes on what the teacher and the learners are doing.

Example

Time spent
Teacher activity Learner activity
Teacher Arranges learners into groups Learner listen to the teacher and , get 15 min
to work on an Activity/Task. into a group and do the activity They
raise their hands if they want any help
She gave the students a white A4
from the Teacher.
paper and a collection of colors she
ask them what is the animals that they
want to draw after that she started
walking around the room and helps
those need for it.

Note: This is only an example, the aim of this is to observe what is happening in the learning environment you are
in.

Find out how the teacher planned and prepared for the section you
observed
After the observation general questions related to planning and
preparation for learning.

Arrange a time to discuss the following points with the teacher. It is important that you ask these
questions as they will help you with your reflection later.

How do you plan? Do you plan weekly, daily, as part of a team or individually?
Plan weekly (team)
Do you do anything you havent planned to do?
No
What is important to you when planning a lesson?
I have time for each activity
Ensure that the information reaches the students
Complete the existing activities with students
The goal of education
I know what I should teach students from it

Do you plan to do the same thing with all the children in the classroom? (Why/Why not?
No, I make the activity with selecting the student in 2 groups and all of
them did the same activity which it is to draw their favorite animals.
Arrange to attend a planning session with the teacher/team.
Reflection

Why is planning and preparation for learning important?

What do you have to think about before you begin to plan for learning?
What stages did the teacher go through in order to be prepared for teaching?