Observation Task 3: Mapping Environments: The

Learning
Environment
Focus: The learning environment.
Objective:
For student teachers to map the learning environment that exists in the
classroom including the layout of the seated area and learning centres.

Make a sketch of the classroom and identify the function of

each area.

Procedure:
Draw a map of the learning environment within the classroom and list the
functions of each of the activity areas. If possible take photographs of the
classroom including displays on the wall.

Examples:

Area

Function

Water area

Arabic corner

Washing art equipment/organizing art

activities
practice to reading short stories
Learn a new letters and how to write it

Math corner

To learn how to count the number

Design and
technology corner

To know a new technology in classroom and how to

use this technology

Library

Role play corner

Make a relationship with new friends in class and

play some game and act.

After the observation

Think about why the classroom layout is organized as it is.
Ask your MST why the desk/tables are arranged as they
are and the function of each area of the classroom.

To be easy to learn and remember, because some children love to learn like that.