Educational Studies I

group: Lisa E., Theresa, Alexandra

 

Observation in Svend Gønge Skole

On the 30th of April we went with our class to Lundy. We observed the classroom environment and the resources in Svend Gøng Skole. The task was to find out which approaches of teaching are possible in this school environment.


There are three different approaches of teaching:

1. Executive Approach

The executive approach is teacher-centered. The teacher explains everything and the students just listen. The main focus lays on knowledge.

In some classes it would have been possible to apply the executive approach. We couldn't really observe this method in a whole lesson, but in one class the introduction of the lesson was teacher-centered.

 

2. Facilitator Approach

The facilitator approach is student-centered. The teacher focuses on the students needs and backgrounds and on the students as unique persons. The teacher facilitates environment for the children.

We couldn't really observe this kind of approach on the basis of the resources.

3. Liberationist Approach

The liberationist approach is also student-centered and focused on knowledge and aims. The student should develop social skills to lead a civilized life. The aim is that the students become responsible and independent individuals of society.

On the basis of the observed classroom management we think that this approach is high frequently used in this school:

• The students worked independently.
• They could decide on their own if they wanted to work in groups or alone / inside or outside the classroom.
• The children could choose between several worksheets and took the worksheet appropriate to their abbilities.
• There were materials in the cupboards, which could be used in class.
• Every class has its own rules for a good cooperation.  

Further observations in the school:

• computer corner outside the classroom
• big library
• big gym
• assembly hall
• green areas outside the school
• group tables in some classes
• kitchen unit and fridge in every classroom
• white boards in almost every class
• tables infornt of the calsses