Reflections on Observation Task 1: Chit Chat

Read the questions below and write your answers

What was the most common reason for speaking? Repeating after the teacher

What was the least common reason for speaking? Asking questions

Were there any boxes with no ticks? No

How much of the lesson was spent on the teacher using Teacher Talk, in your
opinion? In my opinion, she spent 10 minutes talking.

Do you feel it was an appropriate amount of talk? Why / Why not? Yes, because
teacher should do another things.

What do you think is an appropriate sequence of interaction patterns?

Now consider how much Arabic was used. Do you think it was used appropriately?
Why? / Why not? Yes, because she use Arabic for the words to understand the
students

Reflection for Bonus Points

You do not have to do this activity. However, if you want a higher grade, you must
do it. If you are interested in thinking about this subject more, consider the following
reflection.

Choose one of the following questions (A, B, or C) and write your answer:

A. Why is talk important for teachers? To explain to the students well and
introduce the lesson in a clear and meaning full way.

Why is talk important for learners? (Think about the What and How.)
What: Communication How: Ask and answer questions to develop
fluency

B. Why is it important to think about using English for varied purposes in the
classroom? For example, not just for giving an example, but also for correcting, for
praising, for everyday uses, like asking for help, or asking to borrow something?

C. What role do you think Arabic should play in the English classroom?