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
Water area

Function
Washing art equipment/organizing art
activities
Reading area
Choosing book or , practice on ipad
Circle time
Doing their activity , like drawing on
board .
Kitchen area
Identify an important tools in Kitchen .
Cognitive area
Construction the lego .
*Add rows as required

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.