STRENGTHS The lesson on music and dance was well taught and it was taught as per lesson plan. All the lesson plan stages were followed and were done in sequence. The objectives of the lesson were achieved as pupils managed to clap to the minim beat as they were able to identify the number of beats in a minim. Pupils proved that they grasped the concepts as this was evidenced by the dance performance and pupils managed to get higher marks. The lesson introduction was motivating and it captured pupils’ attention and the lesson was sequenced well. The language used by the teacher was appropriate and the teacher used good questioning techniques in the lesson. The teaching methods employed by the teacher were pupil centred and pupil to pupil interaction was noticed. A relevant conclusion was done by the teacher. WEAKNESSES However the major weakness of the lesson was that of over excitement in pupils and some pupils in their groups were clapping what they were not taught as this was not in line with the concept. WAY FORWARD The teacher should monitor group work closely so that all pupils pay attention in the lesson and also not to clap what is not in line with the concept. EVALUATION STRENGTHS The lesson on different past forms was well taught and media for the lesson was relevant and effectively used to teach the lesson. All the stages of the lesson plan were followed and were sequential. The teacher was able to achieve all the lesson objectives as pupils are now able to construct sentences in the past form can now also identify words in the past form. Pupils participated very well during the lesson and the group work was done and pupils were very active throughout the lesson. In the group exercise pupil did very well which showed that they have grasped the concept of the causes of conflicts in a family. A relevant conclusion was done to end the lesson. WEAKNESSES The major weakness of the lesson was that of the main part of the lesson was taught in ChiShona since most of the pupils were not able to express their selves in English. Some of the pupils did not grasp the concept well. WAY FORWARD The teacher should encourage the pupils to speak in English if they have to build their oral skills of the English language. The teacher will remediate the pupils who did not grasp the concept and assign homework to them. EVALUATION STRENGTHS The lesson was well taught and media was used to teach the lesson. All the stages of the lesson were followed as per the lesson plan. The teacher was able to achieve all the lesson objectives. The different sounds of “th” in words was well explained and pupils participated positively during the question and answer section. The group work was well done and all the groups participated very well. The language used by the teacher and the pupils during the lesson was age appropriate and suited the grade level of the pupils. In the written exercise pupils managed to get higher marks which showed that they have grasped the concept taught. A relevant conclusion was done by the teacher in wrapping the lesson. WEAKNESSES However pupils like Ngoni, Austin and Kimberly proved that they did not grasp the concept which was taught as they failed the written exercise. The group tasks which were given by the teacher proved to be not challenging as pupils finished quickly without hassles. WAY FORWARD The teacher intends to help the pupils who failed with remedial work so that pupils will grasp the concept and also the teacher intends to set challenging group tasks. Pupils are encouraged to keep on revising the concept. ONGORORORO ZVAGONEKWA Chidzidzo chino chenzwisiso yendima Mhembere yaMavis chabudirira sezvo zvinangwa zvechidzidzo zvose zvagonekwa, Vana vakwanisa kudoma zvinoitika pamhemberero dzakasiyana siyana uyewo vana vakwanisa kududza zvinoreva mazwi matsva abva mundima. Mhando dzemadzidzisiro dzashandiswa dzange dzakanaka sezvo dzanga dzichikurudzira vana kuti vadzidzisane pachavo. Basa remumapoka raitwa vana vakwanisazve kushanda vari vaviri vaviri. mutauro washandiswa muchidzidzo wanga uchienderana nezera negwaro revana. Vana varatidza kunzwisisa chidzidzo sezvo vakwanisa kubuda zvakanaka mubasa ravo ravanyora. Mhando dzemadzidzisiro dzashandiswa dzange dzakanangana nevana pachavo izvo zvakurudzira vana kuti vashandidzane zvakanaka Mhedziso yakakodzera yaitwa. ZVATADZIKWA Mudzidzisi haana kubata nguva yechidzidzidzo yangayakatarwa. Vamwe vana vanga vasingakwikwidze muchidzidzo. Vana ava ndivo vaita dambudziko pakupindura mibvunzo yanga yapihwa yekupedzisa tsumo.. ZVICHAITWA Mudzidzisi anotarisira kubata nguva muzvidzidzo zvinotevera. Mudzidzisi uyewo anotarisira kukurudzira vana kukwikwidzawo muchidzidzo zvinoita kuti vabudirire muzvidzidzo zvavo. Mudzidzisi anotarisira kubatsira vana vose vasina kubuda zvakanaka. EVALUATION STRENGTHS The lessons’ introduction was relevant; it was in line with the topic and the concept being taught. Media which was used to teach the lesson was informative and educational. The teacher managed to teach the lesson as per lesson plan. All the lessons, objectives were achieved as pupils managed to add fractions and also managed to reduce them to their lowest terms. The lesson was a success and most of the pupils were very active and participated positively. Group work was done and it was effective as interesting activities came out from the pupils. Pupils participated very well during the lesson and the group work was done and pupils were very active throughout the lesson. In the group exercise pupil did very well which showed that they have grasped the concept. Pupils proved that they have grasped the concept and this was evidenced by the outcomes of the written exercise were three quarters of the class got high marks and pupils like Rutendo, Shandel and Sharon got all the questions correct. WEAKNESSES However the teacher failed to conclude the lesson and the lesson was ended on the fourth stage the extension work stage and conclusion were not done the teacher did not manage time well. WAY FORWARD Teacher intends to improve on time management and not to use much time on stage two and group work in order to give time for other stages. EVALUATION STRENGTHS The lesson on reducing fractions to their lowest terms was successfully done and it was taught as per lesson plan. The lesson objectives were all achieved as pupils managed to reduce fractions to their lowest terms as directed by the teacher. The introduction was in line with the concept being taught. All the stages of the lesson plan were followed and were sequential. The methods of teaching employed by the teacher were all pupils centred and pupil to pupil interaction was noticed during group work. The pupils also managed to participate by coming in front to demonstrate what the teacher had shown. The teachers’ voice audible and clear that all pupils could hear the teacher clearly. Media used in the lesson was educational, informative and effective. Some of the stages of the lesson plan were done. The teacher managed time very well. WEAKNESSES However the teacher failed to conclude the lesson and the lesson was ended on the fourth stage with feedback from the pair work. The time was not managed well by the teacher. WAY FORWARD The teacher intends to stick to the lesson plan and follow all the stages sequentially so that all the stages will be done. The teacher also needs to keep time for each lesson so that time is not wasted on minor issues. EVALUATION STRENGHTS The practical lesson on the take off point, the set go technique was taught and it was according to the lesson plan. The general warm up and the specific warm up were in line with the skills and the coaching points. The coaching points were well explained by the teacher and the pupils did not find difficulties in following what was being commanded. The group activities were done and they were pupil centred as pupils also peer taught each other during the group activities. The conclusion was done and it was relevant pupil had time to cool down. All the stages of the lesson plan were followed and were sequential. The teachers voice was audible and clear that all pupils heard the teacher clearly. WEAKNESSES Class management by the teacher was poor as the area was not marked the whistle was not available for the lesson. WAY FORWARD The teacher intends to mark the working area and also use a whistle control the pupils so that when the whistle is blown it means stop whatever you are doing. EVALUATION STRENGTHS The lesson was taught and it was taught as per lesson plan. All the stages of the lesson plan were followed and were done in sequence. The lesson objectives were fairly met as pupils managed identify some of the different types of foods people buy. Pupils managed to explain on what is HIV/AIDS and how a person with the disease should eat well. The lesson was introduced very well and pupils were motivated by the introduction. In each stage of the lesson a clear explanation was done was by the teacher and pupils were very positive in the class discussion. The group work was done and pupils were very cooperative during the discussions. A relevant conclusion was done by the teacher. The language used in the lesson was age appropriate and it suited the grade level of the pupils. WEAKNESSES However no media was used during the lesson and some pupils were not participating in the lesson since the group work was not done. Only class discussion was done. WAY FORWARD Teacher intends to bring media for the lessons to follow so that all pupils will be participating in the lessons and also to help pupils grasp the concept. EVALUATION STRENGTHS The lesson was introduced with the explanation of field crops as this was relevant to the subject matter. The intended lesson objectives were achieved as pupils managed to define the value of crops, they also managed to identify root vegetables. The lesson was well sequenced and the teacher managed time effectively. The teacher did not face any challenges in declaring the lesson since the assumed knowledge for the pupils was correct. The pupils seemed they have grasped the quite well due to effective teaching methods employed by the teacher which were suitable to the grade level of the learners. WEAKNESSES The major weakness of the lesson was that the teacher did not manage time effectively and the other weakness of pupils speaking Shona in the explanation of field crops. WAY FORWARD The teacher will practice to manage time effectively. The teacher will also encourage pupils to speak in English in all lessons that require to be taught and spoken in English so that their oral skills will be built up. EVALUATION STRENGTHS The lesson introduction was good because it motivated pupils to learn. Most pupils grasped the concept well; they were able to construct drums using empty tins, plastics and tins. All the lesson objectives were achieved and pupils participated very well in the lesson. Methods used to teach were pupil centred and encouraged pupil to pupil interaction. Class discussions were done and were successful pupils also peer taught each other on how to construct drums and it was good. Media was available for the lesson and was effectively used. The outcome of the lesson was good. The language used in the lesson was age appropriate and suited the grade level of the pupils. All the stages of the lesson plan were done. WEAKNESS However though the lesson was well done the major weakness of the lesson was that of other pupils not performing well as they did not bring the material needed to construct the drums. WAY FORWARD Teacher intends to tell pupils well in advance so that pupils will have time to bring the material needed to make the artefact in the concept. EVALUATION STRENGTHS The lesson was well taught and a relevant introduction was done. Media was used to teach the lesson. All the activities were pupil centred and pupil to pupil to pupil interaction was noticed in the lesson. All the activities were done as per lesson plan. Pupils enjoyed working with the environment in the lesson. The lesson introduction was very motivating and pupils’ interest to learn was stimulated after observing a woodlot in the school grounds. The objectives of the lesson were met pupils managed to state the tree that are found in a woodlot and managed to identify the ways of growing the trees in the woodlot. A relevant conclusion was done in concluding the lesson WEAKNESSES The major weakness of lesson was that the teacher did not manage the time effectively since some of the pupils were making noise during the lesson. WAY FORWARD The teacher should always encourage the pupils to pay attention regardless of what ever subject which is being taught. The teacher should always manage time effectively. ONGORORO ZVAGONEKWA Dzokororo yaitwa semarongerwo ayange yakaitwa munhevedzwa ino, nhanganyaya yechidzidzo chino yanga yakanaka sezvo vana vakwanisa kuverenga zvavanga vachitarisirwa kuita pamubvunzo wogawoga vakakwanisa kudoma zvanga zvichitarisirwa Chidzidzo chaitwa semarongerwo achange chakaitwa munhevedzwa ino. Midziyo yashandiswa muchidzidzo yange ichienderana nepfungwa dzechidzidzo.zvinangwa zvose zvechidzidzo zvakabatwa. Vana vapihwa nguva yekutsanangurirana vari mumapoka vachipanana pfungwa itsva. Mhando dzemadzidzisiro dzashandiswa dzange dzakanangana nevana pachavo dzichivakurudzira kuti vapanane pfungwa itsva. Vana vazhinji varatidza kuti vano ziva nyadzosingwi sezvo vazhinji vavo vagona kupindura mibvunzo yenyaudzosingwi zvakanaka. ZVATADZIKWA Nguva yatorwa mukuitisa chidzidzo chino yange yakarebesa kupfuura yakatarwa. Mudzidzisi atadza kubata nguva zvakanaka. ZVICHAITWA Mudzidzisi anotarisira kubata nguva muzvidzidzo zvinotevera izvi zvichagoneka kana mudzidzisi akapavana nguva yakaringana pavanenge vari mumapoka. EVALUATION STRENGTHS The teacher conducted the lesson very well and the lesson outcomes were good. The lesson on numbers expressed in expanded notation was introduced well and the lesson introduction stimulated the pupils’ interest to learn. The methods of teaching employed by the teacher were pupil centred and pupil to pupil interaction was noticed. There was also a good rapport between the teacher and the pupils during feedback time. The objectives of lesson were fairly met as pupils managed to identify and expand numbers in ten thousands. The media provided for the lesson was appropriate and effectively used. The language used in the lesson was age appropriate and it suited the grade level of the pupils. Pupils participated very well during the lesson. All the lesson plan stages were done sequentially. WEAKNESSES The major notable weakness of the lesson was that the teacher did not bring enough media for the lesson and the group work was done from the chalkboard which made other pupils not to participate fully well WAY FORWARD The teacher should always bring the enough media for the lessons as it aids pupils to grasp the concept being taught. EVALUATION STRENGTHS The lesson was taught and learnt according to the lesson plan. All the lesson objectives were achieved and pupils did very well in the group activities which show that they have grasped the concept of different past forms. The teacher declared the lesson well and it was successful. The lesson introduction was in line with the content and concept being taught. The objectives of the lesson were met as pupils managed to construct sentences using words in the past form and can now identify words in the past form. The group work was conducted and pupils participated very well. The rapport between the teacher and the pupils was good during feedback time. All the stages of the lesson plan were followed and were done in sequence. The language used in the lesson was age appropriate and suited the grade level of the pupils. A relevant conclusion was done. WEAKNESSES The major weakness of the lesson is that the teacher did not use media for the lesson and there was poor class management. There was too much noise in the classroom. WAY FORWARD The teacher intends to bring media for all lessons as it helps pupils to grasp concepts being taught. Teacher also intends to improve on class management. EVALUATION STRENGTHS The introduction which was done the lesson was effective and it stimulated pupils’ interest to learn and it was a motivator. The intended lesson objectives were fairly met as pupils managed to identify the stages of a baby from birth up to three years and also pupils managed to state the changes of young boys and girls to adulthood. The assumed knowledge for the pupils was a good starting point the teacher did not face any challenges in declaring the lesson. The media provided by the teacher was relevant to the concept taught. The language used to conduct the lesson by the teacher was appropriate. All the stages of the lesson plan were followed and were done in sequence. The media was available and the experiment was carried out which made the lesson successful. WEAKNESSES The major challenge was the question technique which was used by the teacher, the questions were of high order hence pupils with learning difficulties found it difficult to answer the questions. WAY FORWARD The teacher intends to set and ask questions which cater for pupils of different learning abilities so that all pupils will be motivated during the teaching learning process. EVALUATION STRENGTHS The lesson was delivered according to the lesson plan and the lesson outcomes were fair. The lesson introduction was brief, captive and relevant to the subject matter. The teacher declared the lesson easily due to the assumed knowledge of the pupils which was correct. Most pupils grasped the concept quite well due to effective teaching methods enabled which were child centred and suitable to their level of education. The media brought to the lesson contained relevant information which helped the pupils in the understanding of the concept taught. The language used by the teacher was suitable to the level of the pupils thereby enabling an effective teaching – learning process taking place. The teaching methods used to conduct the lesson were suitable to the grade level of the learners thereby enabling their understanding. A relevant conclusion was made in wrapping the lesson. WEAKNESS There are hindrances noted during contacting there lesson and these include poor management of time by the teacher. Some of the pupils seemed they did not grasp the concept well. WAY FORWAD The teacher should manage the time effectively. The teacher is going to assist the pupils who seemed to have not understood the lesson quite well by conducting remedial lessons with them as a well as assigning homework. ONGORORO ZVAGONEKWA Chidzidzo chino chaitwa semarongerwo achange chakaitwa. Zvinangwa zvabudirira sezvo vana vakwanisa kuisa mazwi muuzhinji uye vanyora zvakanaka mibvunzo yese vavabvunzwa nomudzidzisi. Midziyo yange iripo uye yashandiswa nomazvo zvaita kuti vana vanzwisise. Nhanganyaya yange yakanaka uye yaita kuti vana vave nechidokwa dokwa chekuda kudzidzidza. Midziyo yange iripo uye yange ichienderana nechidzidzo bhambiri rine mazwi muuzhinji rashandiswa zvakanaka uye makadhi ebasa ashandiswa nomazvo vana pavange vachiita basa romumapoka. Vana vakawanda vakwikwidza zvinofadza muchidzidzo chino zvinova izvo zvinofadza uye zvaita kuti vawane zvibodzwa zvinofadza. Mhedziso yaitwa apo vana vadzokorora basa ravanyora vachibatsirwa nomudzidzisi. ZVATADZIKWA Mudzidzisi haana kupa vana nguva yakakwana yekuti vaite basa mumapoka avo vachikurukurirana. Vamwe vana vange vachisanganisa chirungu nechishona mukupa mazwi. ZVICHAITWA Mudzidzisi anofanirwa kupa vana nguva yekuti vaite hurukuro vari mumapoka avo uye mudzidzisi anofanirwa kukurudzira vana kushandisa zvirunga mutauro senzira yekukurukura nayo.
