PGCE LESSON OBSERVATION 2023
Name & Surname: DAVHANA Dakalo Student No: 28316096
PROGRAMME: PGCE
SCHOOL SUBJECT: life science GRADE: 10
LESSON TOPIC / LESSON THEME: Cell division
DATE: 10 April 2024 LESSON NR 6
SUBJECT-SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE(S) (as prescribed by national document):
(choose only the relevant objective pertaining to the lesson)
Students should be able to explain the importance of cell division
Students should be able to identify the phases of the cell cycle
Lesson objective(s):
Differentiate between mitosis and meiosis
Identify the stages of the cell cycle
LEARNING CONTENT: (give details regarding the subject-specific content)
Explained the concept of cell division
Provide the definition of mitosis and meiosis
Two types of cell cycle stages: interphase and mitosis phase
What is happening during interphase
Describe the various sections of the lesson with reference to teacher and learner
activities, as well as the time spent on each section.
Introduction:
How is prior knowledge measured/ tested? Not tested
How are learners introduced to the topic of the lesson? Asked what a cell division is.
Course:
How is subject content handled/introduced?
Explained the content to the learners
Conclusion:
What does the conclusion of the lesson entail? Introduced the next lesson
Does assessment take place here? Yes the learners were given a homework
Describe the teaching methods and strategies used in the lesson.
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The teacher introduced the lesson to the learners explaining the definitions to them.
The teacher used pictures and drew on the board to keep the learners engaged
Describe the media used and how this was integrated into the lesson.
The powerpoint presentation was used to deliver the lesson. It consisted of the
visual aids that helped learners have a clear picture of what the teacher is talking
about.
ASSESSMENT:
Describe how assessment took place during the lesson to determine whether the
learners achieved the lesson objective(s) (as indicated above).
Describe the learner assignments during the lesson.
The learners listened while the teacher explained the concept and took notes
throughout the lesson. The learners paid attention to the lesson
If assessment did not take place during the lesson, describe when and how it took
place or why it did not take place.
Describe the tasks given for completion after the lesson.
A classwork that covered the topic done in class.
Was provision made in the lesson for enrichment of special learner needs?
No provision was made the lesson was teacher centered
Give a brief description of what you learnt during observation of this lesson.
Effectiveness/success – did learning take place?
Yes learned the stages of mitosis
Alternatives – how would you present the lesson (if applicable)?
Engage the learners more into the lesson
Student Signature: Date: 10 Apr. 24