Observation Task: Clarifying language

Part 1: Focus on parts of the lesson when the teacher clarifies language for the students.
Consider points when the students ask for clarification and when the teacher actively seeks
to check understanding.

Key area Which techniques were used to help How effective were the
students? E.g. concept checking techniques?
questions, visual aids, boardwork,
drilling etc.

Meaning

Form

Pronunciation

Appropriacy

Part 2: Choose three clarification techniques which you would like to incorporate into your own
teaching:

1)

2)

3)