LESSON WHAT WORKED WELL
HASS (Mappen)- Being prepared, knowing the
Rules and Laws content and having a good
lesson plan.
Being confident and having an
interesting non-monotonous
voice, and animated body
language.
Knowing Students names well
The Use of WALT and WILF
Good Explanations of Rules and
Laws and differentiation
between the two- seemed to be
to the students levels
Giving children clear directions
on the task, and getting them to
form groups and discuss
examples whilst specifying time
they have.
Praised students when they
engaged with me- reinforced
good behaviour.
I remembered to question
children to make them think
and pique their interest,
reinforcing good behaviour.
I was able to change my lesson
plan at no notice- deleting the
task of doing a poster due to
mentor advising time
constraints. I was flexible.
EVEN BETTER IF
I had some guidelines on what
to talk about in the lesson and
childrens prior knowledge.
Long session for children to be
at their desks- I should have got
them to play a quick game to
help them refocus, e.g.: Simon
says, star jumps, run on the
spot.
I was aware that some children
were not attentive and lost
interest quickly. Two students
were scribbling on their rulers
while I was talking.
I had a call and response to gain
students attention e.g.: 1,2,3
eyes on me, clap pattern, a
squeaky toy.
I separated children into groups
when doing tasks and knew
which students worked well
together when forming groups.
My time management was much
better. I ran out of time.
As a consequence of the above, I
didnt draw the lesson into a
conclusion properly nor got to
give children instructions on
what we were doing next.
 I wrote a good letter that got the I kept introduction short and
students fully engaged. Their started the lesson by reading
smiles, attentive eyes and my story
Writing- inquisitive demeanour were
Persuasive Text just thrilling! I asked who did not understand
task required, as opposed to
I was confident and prepared. I does everyone know what to
had a positive voice. do? Children are not likely to
put their hand up say no-
I kept the children interested by could end up excluding those
quizzing them. struggling!
Note for differentiation.
I was able to think on the spot
and give children reasonable I read out excellent examples so
and quick answers. E.g.: when struggling children got a chance
Oliver replied to my question to listen to a good writing and
that text type was a poem, I got inspired.
corrected him by asking him a
question. Safe environment for I edited and checked each
children paragraph before students
moved on to the next
Good reply to Kynan when he paragraph. Lucky my mentor
commented he could not read told the children to come to me
my writing. I asked him to focus for editing. Otherwise I would
on what I was saying not the have had 29 finished texts to do
board, after the fact. at once. Editing also ensured
children were on the right track
I learnt from previous lesson
not to have children in the same I knew minimum number of
spot so I had them sitting in a sentences to write in class was
circle on the mat. 4 not 3. I had asked Year 3 to
write 3 sentences.
I gave clear instructions to go
back to their desks and start My time management was bad
their own writing again. I was nearly 10minutes
over and didnt get to draw the
Walked around the classroom lesson into a conclusion.
and assisted students with task
I should have reminded the
Used proximity classroom students of how much time they
management technique had remaining and hurried
effectively when a student was them along.
trying to be funny and
distracted some classmates. Reading finished stories aloud
to the classroom would have
been a good way to finish the
lesson.
Maths- Giving I had an inspiring opening to my
Directions lesson. I got two children to use
a compass (on my phone) to
locate Tigger, a plush toy I had
hidden before they entered the
classroom that day. I had clear
instructions and starting point
with a X marked on a piece of
paper on the floor.
I explained tasks required very
clearly.
I brought students to the mat
when I was explaining concepts.
I gave clear instructions of what
materials to bring to the mat.
I knew students maths abilities
better so I can have additional
tasks for those who finish
sooner.
I should have had students
sitting at their desks when
doing task in their book. They
nearly walked all over each
other when they came to me for
marking the task.
I should have stopped class
discussions sooner and
instantly when some students
were becoming disruptive.
I should have elaborated better
on the lesson content.

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Cards I had chosen simple cards to putI should have written the steps
together. of making the card on the board
before class, so children can see
Cards were photocopied the day them if Im attending to a child.
before.
Some children had started
I gave good examples of what to writing in their cards whilst I
write in the cards. was still talking- I needed to
have noticed that and brought
I had a premade card to show the childrens focus back.
the children
I did not make reference to the
My instructions on how to make special needs students.
the cards were clear.
I should have checked on
Handed out sheets to the certain students better, to
students myself to avoid them ensure they are on track.
moving around.
I should have showed some of
Colours were distributed the students work to the whole
randomly to avoid arguments class, as an inspiration.
amongst the children.
Maths- Chance
I had props- hats and scarves to
demonstrate multiple
combinations concept.
I used the coin flipping exercise
to teach kids about possible
combinations too.
Both methods were interesting
and engaging. Children were
happy and focused.
I managed my time much better
and finished on time.
I concluded the lesson
successfully.
I should have used the WALT
and WILF for this type of maths
lesson.
I confused the children when I
drew the same diagram they
had in their book on the board- I
should have used coloured dots
instead.
I should have had more
exercises for the advanced
students.
I should have had some
students work with me as they
were struggling to do the tasks
on their own.