WEEK 2:

A TEACHER’S TYPICAL DAY

Observe a day of the mentor teacher. Use the following table to ask about the activities
performed by the mentor teacher in and out of the classroom. Ask the mentor teacher if s/he
would like to add other activities to the list. Estimate the amount of time for each. This
activity will show you the variety and extent of the teachers’ work. It will also give you an
idea of the time spent on teaching, lesson preparations and other activities. Check the correct
box (daily, weekly, etc.) and write about the estimated time spent for each.

TEACHER ACTIVITIES Time

Monthly
Weekly
spent

Yearly
Daily
1. Teaching ✓ 80 mins

2. Lesson preparation ✓ 20 mins

3. Preparing worksheet ✓ 20 mins

4. Preparing audio-visual aids ✓ 30 mins

5. Checking homework ✓ 20 mins

6. Preparing exam questions ✓ 40 mins

7. Marking exam papers ✓ 20 mins

8. Meeting with individual or small groups of ✓ 40 mins

pupils

9. Teachers’ meetings ✓ 20 mins

10.10. Extra-curricular activities ✓ 20 mins

11.11. Meeting parents ✓ 20 mins

12.12. School duties ✓ 20 mins

13.13. Counseling ✓ 20 mins

14.14. Other - - - - -