Observation Task 3: Mapping Environments: The Learning

Environment
Focus: The learning environment.
Student teachers will observe how the classroom is organized and the different interaction
patterns in the classroom. They will observe the environment and the resources available to
facilitate teaching and learning.
Objective:
For student teachers to map the learning environment that exists in the classroom including the
layout of the seated area and learning centers.

Task
Make a sketch of the classroom and identify the function of each area.
Procedure:
Draw a map of the learning environment within the classroom and list the functions of each of
the activity areas. If possible take photographs of the classroom including displays on the wall.

Examples:
Area
Water area
Library

reading
area

Function
Washing art equipment/organizing art activities

there is books

theres some pencils ,colours , scissors and more things

writing area

games area & math area

messy area
*Add rows as required

theres toys
sink , sop and washing things
music area: musical instruments
investigation area

Things to consider:
Think about why the classroom layout is organized as it is.
Ask your MST why the desk/tables are arranged as they are and the function of each
area of the classroom.
Give examples of activities you observed and the way in which the classroom
organization makes these activities accessible. Consider ease of movement within the
learning environment.

it depend on the lesson sometimes they sit on the carpet if its a story time and sometimes groups.
How and where are materials stored in the classroom? Do the children/learners need to
be able to get and put materials away?
in the back of the classroom , yes they have to return it in the same place .
Where does the teacher have her table/papers/materials?

next to the smart board

Observation
Based on your observations and discussions, summarize what you have observed.
descriptive vocabulary to clearly explain the learning environment in your class.

Use

Reflection
This week, your reflection will be in a different style than the past two weeks. Please base
your reflection on the points below. Be sure to actually reflect (think deeply about) the
importance of the learning environment.
Are there areas in the class that encourage independent learning? Give some examples.
Why are these areas important?
The idea of learners being active learners. Discuss how the classroom organization
facilitates activities for the learners.
Think about classrooms you have been in in the past. Were there any that were more
comfortable than others?
Why is being comfortable in the classroom an important part of learning?

FS1 have a lot of learning areas such as writing ,

reading , games , math , messy and clay , etc. .
This areas are very important to students because
kids learn by doing and by doing theyll learn
more. The classroom organization is very
important for the learning environment such as
group work which helps students to work as a
team.
In the past the classroom was organized in lines
so the teacher is the center of the classroom but
its not comfortable for students , These days are
better than the past because students feel more
comfortable than before and feeling comfortable is
very important for the student individual so they
can constraint on the lesson.