TEACHING PRACTICE PHASE 1- Second week

TEACHING PRACTICE WEEK 2: Monday ( 21/07/2025) to Saturday (26/07/2025)

REFLECTION ON SCHOOL EXPERIENCE

Day 6 -21/07/2025

We, four teacher trainees, reached the school by 9:30 am. Today was the inauguration ceremony of Karukone Pre-Primary Varnakoodaram. The school was beautifully decorated, and the stage arrangements were going on smoothly. After signing the attendance register, we met the Headmaster and proceeded to the allotted staffroom.

I had no concerned class periods today. After the morning prayer, we engaged in our daily duties. Renija Teacher and Mini Teacher gave me instructions as I was part of the Documentation Committee for the program. During the third period, we were asked to monitor a quiz competition conducted by the Library Council as part of Reading Day celebrations. Two students from Class 10 won the quiz competition and were selected for the next level. I found the questions quite interesting.

There was an assembly under the guidance of the Sports Teacher and the Headmaster for the JRC and Scout & Guide students. They provided proper instructions to the students regarding maintaining discipline and school decorum for the evening program. The lunch break started at 1:00 pm. Today's special menu was fried rice and chicken curry.

By 2:00 pm, we resumed our assigned duties. There were a total of seven B.Ed. trainees in the school, three of whom were from KUCTE Anchal. Some of us were assigned to discipline duty, while two others were in charge of capturing photos and videos. Managing the lower primary students was fun and engaging. Tea and biscuits were given to the students as refreshments. Various cultural performances were conducted — pre-primary students performed dances, higher secondary students from Classes 11 and 12 presented group songs and Nadanpattu. Students from Classes 8 and 9 performed a Zumba dance.

At 3:45 pm, Smt. J. Chinchurani, Minister for Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development, arrived for the inauguration. She was warmly welcomed by a cute dance performance by the LKG and UKG students. However, we received the sad news that former Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan had passed away. Hence, the program was shortened. There was no elaborate inauguration like the traditional lighting of the lamp. The Minister inaugurated Varnakoodaram by cutting the ribbon. She visited the building, observed the facilities, appreciated the Headmaster and teachers, and then left the school. The new block was very impressive with its attractive toys, colorful paintings, and educational equipment suitable for small children. After arranging the students to return home safely, we signed the attendance register at 4:45 pm and left the school. Today was indeed a memorable and eventful day.

Day 7 – 22/07/2025

As former Chief Minister V. S. Achuthanandan passed away today, it was declared a public holiday.

Day 8 – 23/07/2025

All teacher trainees reached school by 9:30 a.m. I did not have any regular class periods today. Our Natural Science teacher, Sreedevi Miss, came for observation to observe Akshaya's class. Physical Science department teacher, Shyam Sir, also came for observation.

I did not have any class during the 1st period. Our General Department teacher, Meenu Miss, came for observation, so I requested the concerned school teacher for a substitution period. During the 2nd period, I got a class in 9B, where I taught the topic “Nutrition in Amoeba and Hydra.” In the 3rd period, I had a substitution class in 8C for some time until the teacher arrived. I engaged the students in a short game. In the 4th period, I was assigned duty to monitor the quiz competition for high school students in connection with Moon Day. The 10th standard students, Devamithra and Adwaith, won the 2nd and 1st prizes respectively.

After lunch, there was a special assembly to celebrate Moon Day. LP section students performed an action song related to the Moon, and UP section students performed a Zumba dance. The Headmaster delivered a speech and welcomed Vaishnav from 10th standard, who dressed up as Shubhamshu Shukla for the Science Club inauguration. It was very creative as he acted like a space astronaut and delivered a speech before inaugurating the Science Club. The inauguration was marked by a science experiment – in a beaker of water, the teacher poured nail polish, and when fire was lit above, it brightened like a lamp. The Headmaster then presented science magazines and posters made by different students in front of the assembly. During the 7th period, we conducted a drawing competition on the topic “Njan Kanda Chandrayaan.” In the 8th period, I had a substitution class in 9A. By 4:15 p.m., we signed the attendance register and left the school.

Day 9- 24/07/2025

Today was public holiday.

Day 10-25/07/2025

We, all teacher trainees, reached school before 9:30 a.m. as we were assigned discipline duty. In the 1st period, I had my concerned class 8B, where I taught 'Pest Control and IPM'. During the 2nd period, I had no class. In the 3rd period, I got a substitution class in 8B, where I taught the topic 'Integrated Farming'. We served lunch to the LP section students as well as the HS students. In the 5th period, I got a substitution class in 1B. The students of 1st standard were very active. I made them sing songs and read Malayalam text. They were so lovable and enthusiastic. During the 8th period, I had my concerned class 9B, where I taught 'Types of Digestion'. After all the students left school, we signed the attendance register and left the school.

Day 11- 26/07/2025

Today was a working day for the school, following Thursday’s timetable. We reached school before 9:30 a.m. and signed the attendance register. I had the first period in 8B, where I taught “Types of Smart Farming Techniques, Their Features and Advantages.” During the third period, I got a substitution in my concerned class 9B, so I taught the 'digestion process in cow'. We served lunch to the students during the lunch break. In the 5th period, I had a class in 9B, where I taught the topic “Different Parts of the Digestive System.” In the 7th period, I again got a substitution in my concerned class 9B, where I taught the structure of teeth and also gave them notes. 8th period I got substitution in 9A. We left school after signing the attendance register.

CURRICULAR AND CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

In this week the students of 9th and 8th standard were taught using of teaching manual from their chapters. For 9th standard students I taught topics, 'Nutrition in hydra and amoeba','types of digestion', 'Digestion process in cow' and 'structure of tooth' from chapter Digestive system and transport system. For 8th standard students I taught topic' pest control and IPM' , 'integrated farming advantages and possibilities of food safety', 'types of smart farming techniques, its features and advantages' from their chapter 'Lets cultivate and reap goodness'. Teaching aids such as charts, cutouts, videos, slides were used appropriately based on the topic taught. The reflective journals were also done in this week.

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Extra curricular activities in this week were the inaguration of varnakoodaram and celebration of international moon day. For UP section and HS section we conducted drawing competition as part of international moon day and also quiz competition was conducted. As part of science club inaguration innovative programs were conducted.

CLASS OBSERVATION

Suggestions made by General teacher

The student teacher demonstrated good command over the subject matter and was able to explain the concepts clearly and confidently. The use of teaching aids and interactive questioning reflected thoughtful lesson planning. Classroom management was effective, and students remained attentive throughout. With continued focus on time management and voice modulation, the student can further enhance their teaching effectiveness. Overall, a commendable performance indicating strong potential as a teacher.

OVERALL REFLECTION OF CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE

The students of 8th and 9th standard were given teaching manual oriented activity based classroom experience. Four teaching manual of 9th standard and three teaching manual of 8th standard were completed effectively. 5 charts, 3 cutouts,3 videos,6 pictures,5 slides, activity cards etc were prepared. Students were given follow up activities like poster making, completed table, assignements etc.

Varnakoodaram inaguration