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TEACHER OBSERVER OBSERVATION
Name: Ana Erika Canales Name: Cristina Medel Two groups of t 1st grade were observed. And
evidently, the second one proved to have a higher
Nadia Landa level of English and a better behavior.
School: Colegio Guadiana La Salle Alondra Morales
Grade: 1st Grade of Secondary School Luis Piedra
Alma Gutierrez
QUESTIONS COMMENTS
1. When teaching vocabulary, does the teacher translate it to first Yes
language? No
2. The teacher gives the class in L1 Yes
No
3. The teacher uses reading comprehension questions. Yes
No
4. The teacher uses commands. Yes
No
5. Does the teacher stimulate physical movement in class? Yes
No
6. Does the teacher stimulate physical movement in class? Yes
No
7. Does the teacher use objects and pictures to teach concrete vocabulary? Yes
No
8. Does the teacher constantly correct the student´s pronunciation and Yes It seemed common with the first group, not with
grammar? No the second one. It might not be a pattern, though.
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9. Does the teacher use first language only when necessary? Yes
No
10. Does the teacher make use of a language lab? Yes
No
11. Is new material presented in dialogues? Yes Totally presented in dialogues.
No
12. If the student wants to say something in second language, and does not Yes
know how, does the teacher translate it and makes the student say it? No
13. Does the teacher act as a counselor or prompter? Yes
No
14. Does the teacher try to create a relaxed environment in class? Yes
No
15. Does the teacher allow the students to use second language when they Yes She did not force them to participate.
feel comfortable to do so? No
16. Does the teacher act as a stimulator? Yes
No
17. Are the attempts of communication encouraged from the very Yes
beginning? No
18. Does the teacher set activities in teams? Yes
No
19. Does the teacher allow comprehensible pronunciation? Yes
No
20. Are activities based on a problem to solve? Yes Those suggested in the book.
No
21. Does the teacher assess the procedure or the outcome? Yes
No
22. Are projects commonly used? Yes
No
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