Observation Task 10: Integrated subject areas

Focus: Integration
Procedure:
1. Ask your MST which e.g. maths and/or science concepts the children are learning at the
moment.
2. Find out how she helps them to understand these ideas.
3. Ask about how language is part of this learning. Record the activities and language used
for the math and science concepts on the table below.
4. Get a sample of any documentation of the science or maths curriculum you can add this
to your TP portfolio (ADEC Lesson Plan, teacher’s lesson plan, etc.)
5. Observe a math or science lesson and notice student participation (for reflection).
For example:
Concept Activity Language

6 learners count the coins. 6 – Six

Rectangle learners gathering Book – Door

rectangle shapes from
the box .

Planting Learners are planting. Plants parts ( root – stem

– leaf )
The volcano Learners learn how lava The sound V
erupts from the volcano Lava , Volcano .
using simple equipment .
Addition Learners adding coins Plus – equal – coins
and writing equations.

Reflection
 What Math’s or science concept the learners are studying e.g. numbers, addition,
measurement? The numbers, sounds, plants parts.
 Did the students seem to enjoy the lesson? Why or why not? Yes, because they use
different things like shapes, coins, tools.
 Were students using the new math or science language in English? In Arabic? In English .