LOLA JACOBS ASSIGNMENTS © 2024
TPN2601
TEACHING PRACTICE
ASSIGNMENT NO: 02
YEAR : 2024
PREVIEW:
Classroom setting: The classroom was arranged in a semi-circle, with desks
facing the front where the teacher stands. There are posters on the walls
depicting local landmarks and historical figures. A large map of the local area is
prominently displayed at the front of the room. Each desk has a workbook and
pencils ready for the students.
Classroom atmosphere: The atmosphere is lively yet focused. The students
are engaged and eager to learn, their energy palpable as they await the day's
lesson. The walls adorned with historical imagery create an immersive
environment, fostering curiosity and excitement about the topic of local history.
, LOLA JACOBS ASSIGNMENTS © 2024
1. OBSERVATION ACTIVITIES
Use the observation schedule to note down your observations for each
period.
Period 1
Grade: Social Sciences
The subject: 4
Learners observed/ Class: .........................................
Time:………………………………………………………………..
Classroom setting: The classroom was arranged in a semi-circle, with
desks facing the front where the teacher stands. There are posters on the
walls depicting local landmarks and historical figures. A large map of the local
area is prominently displayed at the front of the room. Each desk has a
workbook and pencils ready for the students.
Classroom atmosphere: The atmosphere is lively yet focused. The students
are engaged and eager to learn, their energy palpable as they await the day's
lesson. The walls adorned with historical imagery create an immersive
environment, fostering curiosity and excitement about the topic of local
history.
The teaching approach: The teacher employs an interactive and
experiential approach to teaching local history. Rather than relying solely on
lectures, the lesson incorporates visual aids, group activities, and storytelling
to bring historical events to life. This approach encourages active
participation and deepens students' understanding by making connections
between the past and their own lives.
Teacher activities: The teacher begins the lesson by asking students what
they know about the history of their town or city. They use the map and visual
aids to provide context and illustrate key points. Throughout the lesson, the
teacher facilitates discussions, shares anecdotes, and asks probing
questions to encourage critical thinking. They also assign group activities
where students research specific aspects of local history and present their
findings to the class.
Learner activities: Students actively participate in discussions, ask
questions, and engage in group activities. They take notes in their workbooks,
draw connections between historical events and their own experiences, and
eagerly share anecdotes passed down from older family members. During
group activities, they collaborate with their peers, conduct research, and
prepare presentations to share their new found knowledge with the class.
Learner behaviour in general: The learners exhibit curiosity, enthusiasm,
and respect throughout the lesson. They listen attentively to the teacher,
eagerly participate in discussions, and show appreciation for their
classmates' contributions. There is a sense of camaraderie as they work
TPN2601
TEACHING PRACTICE
ASSIGNMENT NO: 02
YEAR : 2024
PREVIEW:
Classroom setting: The classroom was arranged in a semi-circle, with desks
facing the front where the teacher stands. There are posters on the walls
depicting local landmarks and historical figures. A large map of the local area is
prominently displayed at the front of the room. Each desk has a workbook and
pencils ready for the students.
Classroom atmosphere: The atmosphere is lively yet focused. The students
are engaged and eager to learn, their energy palpable as they await the day's
lesson. The walls adorned with historical imagery create an immersive
environment, fostering curiosity and excitement about the topic of local history.
, LOLA JACOBS ASSIGNMENTS © 2024
1. OBSERVATION ACTIVITIES
Use the observation schedule to note down your observations for each
period.
Period 1
Grade: Social Sciences
The subject: 4
Learners observed/ Class: .........................................
Time:………………………………………………………………..
Classroom setting: The classroom was arranged in a semi-circle, with
desks facing the front where the teacher stands. There are posters on the
walls depicting local landmarks and historical figures. A large map of the local
area is prominently displayed at the front of the room. Each desk has a
workbook and pencils ready for the students.
Classroom atmosphere: The atmosphere is lively yet focused. The students
are engaged and eager to learn, their energy palpable as they await the day's
lesson. The walls adorned with historical imagery create an immersive
environment, fostering curiosity and excitement about the topic of local
history.
The teaching approach: The teacher employs an interactive and
experiential approach to teaching local history. Rather than relying solely on
lectures, the lesson incorporates visual aids, group activities, and storytelling
to bring historical events to life. This approach encourages active
participation and deepens students' understanding by making connections
between the past and their own lives.
Teacher activities: The teacher begins the lesson by asking students what
they know about the history of their town or city. They use the map and visual
aids to provide context and illustrate key points. Throughout the lesson, the
teacher facilitates discussions, shares anecdotes, and asks probing
questions to encourage critical thinking. They also assign group activities
where students research specific aspects of local history and present their
findings to the class.
Learner activities: Students actively participate in discussions, ask
questions, and engage in group activities. They take notes in their workbooks,
draw connections between historical events and their own experiences, and
eagerly share anecdotes passed down from older family members. During
group activities, they collaborate with their peers, conduct research, and
prepare presentations to share their new found knowledge with the class.
Learner behaviour in general: The learners exhibit curiosity, enthusiasm,
and respect throughout the lesson. They listen attentively to the teacher,
eagerly participate in discussions, and show appreciation for their
classmates' contributions. There is a sense of camaraderie as they work
