Observation Table for Task 1 – ‘Chit Chat’:

Reasons children speak in the classroom

Class: 2-A Number of learners: 25

Length of lesson: 45 minTeacher observed: Ms Monica

Language Learning Goals: family member

Materials used: Book – flashcard – powerpoint – board

Learner Learner D
Reason for speaking Learner B Learner C
A
Learner repeats word(s) after

1 teacher **** ** ***

**
- (whole class together)

Learner repeats word(s) after

2 teacher *** *
**
- (group / pair together)

Learner repeats word / phrase **

3 **** **** ***
after teacher - (individual )

Learner answers direct

4 ** ***
question from teacher
**

Learner answers open question

5 **** **** **
from teacher

Learner asks teacher a

6 ** ** *
question
*

Learner answers a partner in

7 English **** ** *
*
- (pair/ group work activity)
 Learner answers a partner in

8 Arabic **** ****

****
- (pair/ group work activity)

Learner speaks to the teacher

9 informally - (Add E for English; A E A A
for Arabic) A

10 Use
Other reason(s) for speaking Chatting Chatting
toilet Chatting

Task 1 Cont.
Read the questions below and write your answers:

 What was the most common reason for speaking?

Helping each other during the activity and try to solve together in group.

 What was the least common reason for speaking?

Ask the teacher about the lesson if they not understand.

 Were there any boxes that had no ticks?

Yes.

 What do you think is an appropriate sequence of communication patterns

between teachers and students?

I think sometime there is an sequence communication between the

teacher the teacher if the teacher provide an positive environment in
the class for her student to make them feel comfortable.