NAME OF STUDENT: AGIDI SANDRA

REFERENCE NUMBER: 2229804

PROGRAM:MATHEMATICS/SCIENCE

COURSE: SUPPORTED TEACHING IN SCHOOLS

NAME OF LEAD MENTOR: AKAFO STEPHEN YAW

NAME OF MENTOR: DZAMESI SIMON

OBSERVATION REPORT BY MISS AGIDI SANDRA ON SUPPORTED TEACHING IN SCHOOLS AT DURING

SECOND SEMESTER BREAK

WEEK ONE

DAY ONE :23/10/2023

FAMILIARIZATION WITH SCHOOL

On 23rd October, 2023 was the day I went for my STS observation at Old Ningo Presby Basic ‘B’ school. I
arrived at the school premises at exactly 8:00am, when I got there they were already in class which
lesson has started. I was directed to the head master’s office, we exchanged greetings and I submitted
my letter. After reading through, he assigned me to the mathematics teacher. My mentor was already in
class so I joined him in the JHS1 class and he introduced me to the learners. He was teaching on the topic
REAL LIFE PROBLEM, after the lesson he assessed the learners by giving them exercise it was time for
break so they went for 30minutes break around 9: 30am. The school was formerly called Old Ningo
Presbyterian Primary, which was established in the year 1946. On 13th September, 2005 the school was
split into two and renamed Presby Basic ‘A’ and ‘B’ respectively. The ‘A’ stream was headed by Mrs
Comfort Hormeku and ‘B’ stream was under Mr. Emmanuel Nartey. I noticed they have KG, LOWER,
UPPER and JHS block. The head master’s office and the staff room was located between upper primary
and the JHS block. The library was beside the JHS3 class and few distance from the washroom was the
football park location and the compassion block. The canteen was located at the back of the upper
primary. The school does not have a mono desk but rather have a dual desk which accommodates two
learners. The sitting arrangement was one boy and one girl. There were 16 teachers in the school, 10
female teachers and 5 male teachers including the head master. One of the school routine I have
observed was that every learner must put on black shoe with white socks if you do other wise it will be
seized. I was given the school time table which time was allocated for morning classes from 6:30am to 7:
50am so learners come to school early and tidy up the compound by 6:25am leaners are in class and
ready for the morning class to begin. My lead mentor introduced me to the staff the following day. After
closing, I went to the headmaster and bid for permission and I took my leave.

DAY TWO : 24/10/ 2023

ACTIVITY/CLASS OBSERVATION: The purpose of observation was to observe the effectiveness of teaching
and learning processes within the classroom. These include scheme of work, lesson plan, teaching and
learning material, assessment tool.
 1. Scheme of work: I observed the scheme of work which was based on the mathematics
curriculum which provides the clear outline of the topics to be covered throughout the a
academic year.
2. Lesson plan : I observed the lesson plan, consisting of clear objectives, introduction, main body
and conclusion. The objectives were specific, achievable, relevant and time bound align with the
curriculum. The content was well organized, engaging and supported by relevant examples and
activities to promote learner active participation.
3. Teaching and learning material: During my observation, I observed that my mentor uses a lot of
TLMs to enhance the learning experience of the learners. Some examples of the TLM include
chart, diagrams and images used by my mentor to enhance effective teaching and learning.
4. Assessment tool: The observation I made revealed the use of effective assessment which
evaluates learners learning and their respective feedback. The type of assessment tool used to
assessed the learners;• Formative assessment: class discussion, exercise and homework which
enables the teacher to gauge the learners understanding and identifying areas that require
further attention.
• Summative assessment: I observed that periodic test and assignment were used by my mentor
to assess learners understanding of the subject matter.
5. Teaching strategy: I observed that before my mentor will begin each lesson he begins with a
starter which help learners to have idea about what he is coming to teach and also reflect on the
previous lesson before moving onto the next lesson.
6. Seating arrangement: The sitting arrangements I observed was that, learners sit in pairs one boy
and one girl which help learners to engage and participate in learning.

DAY THREE : 25/10/2023

OBSERVATION ON CLASS TEACHING: The purpose of the observation was to analyze the effectiveness of
teaching strategies, lesson introduction, class management, lesson development, the use of TLMs and
lesson closure.

1. Teaching strategy: I observed in the class that my mentor uses various strategies to promote
learners participation and engagement during lesson. Some teaching strategies include group
work, pair work, gender responsiveness and inclusivity. He includes every learner in his lesson in
regards of their gender.
2. Lesson introduction: My mentor always begin his lesson with a starter by playing a video for the
learners to have idea about the content.
3. Class management: My mentor effectively managed the class throughout the lesson, maintaining
discipline and orderliness.
4. Lesson development: My mentor delivered the lesson effectively using clear and precise
language to guide learners during learning process. My mentor developed various techniques
such as questioning, explanation and examples for learners to understand the lesson concept
and easy reflection.
5. Assessment: The assessment tool used was effective and relevant to the learning outcomes. My
mentor utilized the teaching and learning material such as multiplication chart, diagrams etc
6. Lesson closure: My mentor summarized the key points and encouraged learners to reflect on
what they learnt and how to apply them in real life situations.
In conclusion; The class room observation, revealed a highly effective teaching and learning
environment with an engaging lesson introduction, class management, teaching strategy and
appreciate use of TLM.

DAY FOUR : 26/10/2023

OBSERVATION ON PROFESSIONAL TRAITS: This observation focused on assessing the professional
traits of my mentor.
• Punctuality: I observed my mentor consistently, demonstrated Punctuality throughout my
observation. He is always on time and very time Concious . I noticed with other teachers arrived
on time for all meetings, classes and appointment.
•Dress code : I observed my mentor adhered to the prescribed dress code, presenting himself
professionally for his role. He dressed in a manner that was respectful and aligning with the
organizations expectations and the overall professional environment.
• Tolerance: During my observation, I realized my mentor consistently demonstrate tolerant
towards his colleagues and learners.
• Passion for work: I observed that my mentor possess a deep passion for his work. He
demonstrates enthusiasms while teaching, engaging learners in discussion and class activities.
His passion drove him afar and beyond expectations, ensuring a high quality of learners
outcomes.
In conclusion, my period of observation revealed to me a mentor who always adhered to the
following, Punctuality, dress code, regularity, passion for work. These professional traits
contributes to a positive and productive work environment which enhance the quality of his
relationship with learners and colleagues.

DAY FIVE : 27/10/2023

WORKING COLLABORATIVELY: This report provides a summary of our collaborative effort in
identifying four learners. As a trainee, is crucial for me to actively engage and support learning in
class.
• Collaborative process: My mentor and I began by discussing a class to identify four learners.
We discuss about learners who were struggling to understand the lesson concept and others
need support.
• Observation and assessment: We observed learners behaviors, performance and learner
engagement in class.
•Communication with other teachers: We communicated with other teachers to gain insight on
the progress of learners in other subjects and also to obtain feedback on how to support
learners with difficulties.

WEEK TWO
DAY ONE : 30/10/2023
SUPPORT TEACHING SMALL GROUP IN CLASS: This report aims to provide an overview of the
planning process undertaken by my mentor and I for supporting and teaching small group in
mathematics based on his lesson plan.
• Lesson plan review: To facilitate support teaching, I carefully reviewed my mentors lesson plan
for the upcoming mathematics class. This helped me to be familiar with the objectives, content
and teaching methods.
•Understanding learners needs: I collaborated with my mentor to identify the specific needs and
learning preference of JHS one learners. We discussed their strength, weaknesses and individual
learning style.
•Assessment and feedback: The purpose is to guide learners progress and understanding of the
content.
In conclusion, The planning process for support teaching small groups in mathematics has been
comprehensive and collaborative through the joint effort of my mentor and I. We have
developed targeted approach to instructions, taking into account the specific needs of each
learners.

DAY TWO : 31/10/2023

OBSERVATION ON PROFESSIONAL TRAITS: This report aims to provide an overview of my
observation regarding the professional traits of my mentor and other teachers with the school.
I observed that my mentor and other teachers demonstrated excellent teaching skills and
showcased a strong commitment to their profession.
In conclusion, The observation of professional traits about my mentor and other teachers
helped me to gain valuable insight in effective teaching practice and the necessary skills for
professional growth. Their commitment to continues learning, excellent communication,
pedagogical expertise and classroom management has motivated me to enhance my personal
teaching capabilities.

DAY THREE : 01/11/2023

DATA COLLECTION ON LEARNERS: The purpose of this data collection was to gain a deeper
understanding of the learners ability, needs and learning styles enabling us to develop
personalize strategies for their academic success.

DAY FOUR : 02/11/2023

IDENTIFICATION OF LEANERS: Working collaboratively with my mentor, we identified four
learners in the JHS class. Due to their unique profile, these learners were selected based on
previous assessment, teacher observation and discussion with learners.

DAY FIVE : 03/11/2023

SELECTION OF DATA COLLECTION METHOD: This approach helps in the understanding of each
leaners strength, weaknesses and areas of improvement.
•Observation: Regular classroom observation were conducted to obtain insight into the learners
behavior, engagement levels and responsiveness to teaching strategy.
• Assessment: Periodic test and exercises was given to evaluate learners academic performance
and identify specific areas that the learners needs support.
• Learning style inventory: A learning style inventory tool was utilized to accessed the preferred
learning style such as visual, auditory and kinesthetic etc.
 • Collaboration and monitoring: My mentor and I, maintained regular communication with the
identified learners. We collaborated with other teachers to align instructional practice and share
beneficial interventions.
In conclusion, the data collection process on the four identified learners in JHS provided
valuable insight into their abilities, needs and their learning styles. By employing a variety of
data collection method, I and my mentor gained a comprehensive understanding of each learner
which help us to developed personalized strategy and interventions to support their academic
progress.

WEEK THREE

DAY ONE : 06/11/2023

On 6th November, 2023 was my 11th observation. The class started right after assembly from 8:00am to
9:00am. It was mathematics, and the topic treated was two set problem involving word problem in the
JHS2 class. After the lesson, I observed that my mentor assessed the learners by giving them exercise
and homework to see if they understood the concept that have been taught.

DAY TWO : 07/11/2023

The mathematics class started from 10:00am to 11:30 in the JHS three class on the topic SURD. I realized
that, before my mentor will begin the lesson he reflect on the previous lesson to gauge learners
understanding on the previous lesson before moving onto the new topic. After the lesson, my mentor
assessed the learners by giving them exercise to do with time allocated to it. I also observed that my
mentor included every learner in his lesson, which promote effective participation of every learner in the
classroom.

DAY THREE : 08/11/2023

This my 13th observation. It was Wednesday they went for worship right after morning classes. The
worship was done in class bases but the JHS class were joined together. The head master preached on
the theme ‘discipline’ . After the worship, they went back to their respective classes. That morning my
mentor was not having a class, so I decided to go and observe the science teacher in the JHS1 class,
which the topic treated was ‘ORGANISM’.

DAY FOUR: 09/11/2023

The mathematics class started from 11:30am and ends at 1:00 pm. The class took place in the JHS3 class
on the topic COMPOUND SURD. I realized that before he began the lesson, he begins with a starter by
playing a video for the learners to have idea about the content he was about to teach. I realized that
after every lesson, he assessed the learners by giving them exercise and homework which he marked
before leaving the class.

DAY FIVE : 10/11/2023

My mentor does not have a lesson on Fridays , so I went to observe the creative arts teacher. They
wrote a TEST so I decided to invigilate in the JHS2 class.

WEEK FOUR
DAY ONE : 13/11/2023

On 13th November, 2023 was my last week of observation. It was the seventh week so every teacher is
supposed to set questions for CLASS TEST ONE. My mentor and I collaboratively, we set questions for the
test. He was having class in the JHS2 class, they wrote the test so I went to invigilate. My mentor
controlled the class by ensuring that there was total silence. After the test there was some time left so
continued to teach.

DAY TWO: 14/11/2023

The mathematics class started from 8:00am and ends at 9:30am in the JHS1 class on the topic
DECIMALS. My mentor reflects on the previous lesson before moving onto the next lesson. After the
lesson he assessed the learners by giving them exercise and homework which he marked before it was
time for break.

DAY THREE : 15/11/2023

The learners tidy up the compound around 6:00am to 6:45am and settled in class for the morning class
to commerce. The morning class starts from 7:00am to 7:50am. It was Wednesday so they went to
worship. The worship started from 8:00am and ends at 8: 45am. The theme which the teachers
preached on was obedient to your parents. After the worship, the learners went to their respective
classes. That morning my mentor was teaching ICT in the JHS2 class and I went to observe him. He
treated the topic ‘quantum computers’, I realized that he utilized TLM in his lesson delivery by playing
video and showing pictures of what he was teaching to the learners. After the class he assess the
learners by giving them exercise.

DAY FOUR : 16/11/2023

On the 16th of November, 2023 was my second to last observation. I observed my mentor in the JHS1
class on the topic ‘CHANGING DECIMALS INTO FRACTIONS’. My mentor began the lesson with a starter
for learners to have idea about the content he was about teaching. Again, I observed that he revised the
previous lesson with the learners before moving onto the next lesson. After the class he assessed the
learners by giving them exercise.

DAY FIVE : 17/11/2023

On 17th November, 2023 was my last observation. My mentor does not have any class throughout the
day so I did not go and observe. I realized the JHS3 class was writing a test which was social studies so I
helped the teacher to invigilate.

In conclusion, During my observation, I observed that after every lesson my mentor assessed the
learners by giving them exercise and homework to see if they understood the concept. He also engaged
every learner in his lesson ensuring that they all understood the concept.