Instituto Superior “ Josefina Contte”

Prof. María Claudia Del Grosso

DIDÁCTICA ESPECIAL I 2018

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OBSERVATION FILE
In this folder you will find the observation tasks to be done during
this period.

Procedures to be followed:
· The due dates for submissions are going to be stipulated during class time. You will be asked to hand
in this folder at any time by your teacher.
· The reports on them should be completed in time and form in order to be accepted, they have an
order and it cannot be changed.
· The observations have a clear identification at the beginning of the page. It is as important as the
observation itself to complete all the items in the grid.
· Even when doing the observations in pairs you need to have your own individual report and folder.
· Ask the teacher in charge of the classroom permission to observe him/ her, at least 24 hours in
advance.
· After you get the feedback on your observations, you have to correct/ complete or re- write them, if
it is asked for. This will be considered for the final presentation of the folder.
· The complete assignment will constitute a practical work to be assessed at the end of the
observations.

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Instituto Superior “ Josefina Contte”
Prof. María Claudia Del Grosso
DIDÁCTICA ESPECIAL I 2018

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OBSERVATION TASK Nº1:THE SCHOOL

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COURSE: ……………………………… DATE/TIME: ……………………………………………

1) Go to a school or institute, sit or stand in a patio/yard or wherever it is possible. Observe the

activities the children are doing there, what are they talking about, are they playing? Observe
different ages.
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2) When the time for the class arrives, how are they called to the classroom? (By a bell? by the
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Instituto Superior “ Josefina Contte”
Prof. María Claudia Del Grosso
DIDÁCTICA ESPECIAL I 2018

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OBSERVATION TASK Nº2: ROUTINES

SCHOOL: …………………………………………………………………………………….

COURSE: ……………………………… DATE/TIME: ………………………………

Pay attention to routines:

1st The ones outside the classroom meaning: how they go out to the break, how long is the break?
How many breaks are there? If you can´t stay long enough to find out about all that, ask students or
the teacher.
2nd The ones inside the classroom: to do so you must go to observe the first period of this teacher.
Observe and write all the actions you consider are performed every time this teacher enters the
classroom, greets the class and proceeds to start the lesson.

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Instituto Superior “ Josefina Contte”
Prof. María Claudia Del Grosso
DIDÁCTICA ESPECIAL I 2018

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OBSERVATION TASK Nº3: THE TEACHER

SCHOOL …………………………………………………………………………………….

COURSE: ……………………………… DATE/TIME: ………………………………

Observe any teacher; it can be a teacher of English, the teacher of the course, a PE teacher, etc.
· How does he/ she address students? How do they address the teacher?
· What does the teacher ask for (commands)? What do the students ask for (needs)?
· What´s the general atmosphere of the classroom? Can you relate it to the teacher´s
personality? Or to the group of students?
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Instituto Superior “ Josefina Contte”
Prof. María Claudia Del Grosso
DIDÁCTICA ESPECIAL I 2018

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From now on, observe only teachers of English

OBSERVATION TASK Nº 4: CLASSROOM ARRANGEMENT

SCHOOL …………………………………………………………………………………….

COURSE: ……………………………… DATE/TIME: ………………………………

Describe the classroom:

· How are the students seated? Rows? Semicircle? Tables?

· Is there enough space to move? Can the students move? Can the teacher get near them?
· Describe the general environment. (posters, shelves, etc)
Now focus on the students:
· How do students call the attention of the teacher?
· What kind of activities do they do in this class?
· How do they respond to the activities?
· What do they like best? What didn´t they like? Can you relate these likings to the theories you read?

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Instituto Superior “ Josefina Contte”
Prof. María Claudia Del Grosso
DIDÁCTICA ESPECIAL I 2018

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OBSERVATION TASK Nº 5: THE STUDENTS

SCHOOL …………………………………………………………………………………….

COURSE: ……………………………… DATE/TIME: ………………………………

Focus on one student and ask yourself these questions:

· What does he/she look like? I mean attentive, bored, etc.

· What do you think he/she is thinking on?
· Where is he / she seated? Back, front, middle?
· Does he/ she talk while listening to the teacher, writing, etc?
· Does he/ she pay attention to the teacher´s words?
Make an inference from theory in order to explain his/her behavior (learning styles and multiple
intelligences).
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Instituto Superior “ Josefina Contte”
Prof. María Claudia Del Grosso
DIDÁCTICA ESPECIAL I 2018

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OBSERVATION TASK Nº 6: DISRUPTIONS

SCHOOL ………………………………………………………………………………….

COURSE: …………………………… DATE/TIME: ………………………………

In a complete period class, pay attention to the moments in which the class is interrupted. Write
down which are the causes of these interruptions from inside and from outside the classroom.
Write down the mood of the class before and after them.
What does the teacher do? Any ideas to offer?

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Instituto Superior “ Josefina Contte”
Prof. María Claudia Del Grosso
DIDÁCTICA ESPECIAL I 2018

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OBSERVATION Nº 7: INSTRUCTIONS
SCHOOL: …………………………………………………………………………….

COURSE: ……………………… DATE/TIME: ………………………………

Pay attention to the instructions given:

How they are given, voice, gestures, material, language. When they are given: do they need
repetition?
Which ones are complicated? Which ones are easily received and performed?
Instituto Superior “ Josefina Contte”
Prof. María Claudia Del Grosso
DIDÁCTICA ESPECIAL I 2018

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OBSERVATION TASK Nº8: THE SKILLS

SCHOOL …………………………………………………………………………………….

COURSE: ……………………………… DATE/TIME: ………………………………

Considering the four skills listening, speaking, reading and writing; try
to make a time diagram in which you show the amount of time
devoted to each of them or to some of them in this class. You can
decide the way to show it, it can be a line, chart, percentages etc.
After ending it, try to uncover the reasons of the balance or not of
them in this class.

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Instituto Superior “ Josefina Contte”
Prof. María Claudia Del Grosso
DIDÁCTICA ESPECIAL I 2018

OBSERVATION TASK Nº 9: INTERACTIONS

SCHOOL …………………………………………………………………………………….

COURSE: ……………………………… DATE/TIME: ………………………………

Make a diagram of interactions, by interactions we mean every

exchange of oral or physical exchange. For example: an answer to a
question, an order that is followed by doing something, a movement that isnecessary to fulfill a
task, etc. (T-St) (T – Sts)(St-St) (Sts-Sts)
Decide on the best way to show it.
Instituto Superior “ Josefina Contte”
Prof. María Claudia Del Grosso
DIDÁCTICA ESPECIAL I 2018

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OBSERVATION TASK Nº10: STOLEN GOODS

(Adapted from Scrivener “Learning Teaching ”)

SCHOOL: ………………………………………………………………………………….

COURSE: ……………………………… DATE/TIME: ………………………………

As you observe the lesson, note down several things that you would like to "steal" from this teacher
and the lesson in order to make them part of your own teaching. This may include personal
qualities, teaching skills and techniques, activities, classroom routines, atmosphere, games etc.
Include notes to help you remember any important details. You may also want to record this in your
portfolio.

· Stolen Item 1: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Description of the item: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
I stole this because: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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Description of the item: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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· Given item: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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I give it to this teacher because: …………………………………………………………………………..
Instituto Superior “ Josefina Contte”
Prof. María Claudia Del Grosso
DIDÁCTICA ESPECIAL I 2018

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TIME TO ROUND UP!

Now that you have finished your observations, it’s time to reflect on them!
Consider: Practical benefits of the observations for your future practice,
drawing your conclusions as regards the items observed, personal
implications and feelings after the experience.