The person who offered an observation lesson was not ready, as
the unit still needed to be completed. As an interim plan, we agreed to find a video lesson to
observe and identify good learning. We chose a Grade 6 English lesson for the
1st additional speakers. The lesson dealt with the introduction of
similes and metaphors for use when writing good quality short stories. The
lesson was well prepared for the purpose it was intended.
The following good things were observed:
- The teacher communicated instructions very clearly to the students
- The teacher prompted the students using leading phrases
- She used gesture and spoke slowly
- She used examples that the students were familiar with
- She timed their group work and kept encouraging by asking questions that forced them to think deeply
What was most impressive was seeing one boy in the group, who seemed
not to follow what was happening, explained how his grandfather pressed his
piano "elegantly and softly" - the words that describe what his
grandfather did. Even though his face didn’t show the excitement when he was
praised, he just nodded several times to show his understanding and that he was
on the right track!
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