Reflections on Observation Task 2: Reading a Story in the

Local UAE Preschool

1. What preparation (i.e. pre-listening activity) did the teacher

give the learners before they listened to the text?

If they had some preparation, select (a) if they did not, select (b).

a. How did the pre-listening activity help students understand?

- It introduces the lesson for them so they know what
the lesson they will learn.

b. What pre-listening activity could the teacher have used to help

students understand the target language better?

- She could use flash cards, objects and poppets while she
reading the story which it will make the story interesting.

2. Were the learners engaged in while-listening activity/activities? If they

were, select (a); if they were not, select (b).

a. What were the aims of the while-listening activity/activities?

- Learning the four seasons, and learn how is the weather in the
summer and the winter.
b. What while-listening activity/activities could the teacher have used
to help learners understand better what they were listening to?

3. Did the learners have a post-listening activity/activities? If they

did, select (a); if they did not, select (b).

a. What were the aims of the post-listening activity/activities?

- Learning the new word such as spring, autumn and so on.
b. What post-listening activity/ activities might have helped the learners to
understand what they had heard well?

4. How many times did the learners listen to the text / recording?
- Twice.

a. Would it have increased their understanding if they had been allowed to

listen to the recording again? Explain.
- Yes they understand the words after the first
time, because she explained the new words
for them after reading the story.
 b. Did the learners hear the whole text at once, or in parts?
- Once

c. If so, which was the most helpful?

- In my opinion reading it in parts is more helpful,
because after reading a part of the story the
teacher must explain to the children.

Think about the advantages and disadvantages of using the model of

pre-, while- and post-listening activities to teach a listening lesson.
Write first from the perspective of the teacher and then from the
perspective of the learners.

Advantages Disadvantages
Pre- listening Engage the learners. If teacher didnt do it the
activities children will get lost.
While- listening Make the children active If the teacher didnt do it
activities in the classroom. the children wont
understand.
Post- listening Make sure the understand The children may not
activities the story. understand and learn new
Make sure they learnt words.
new words.