TEACHING PRACTICE PHASE 2- WEEK 5

TEACHING PRACTICE WEEK 5: Monday (03/11/2025 ) and Friday (07/10/2025)

REFLECTION ON SCHOOL EXPERIENCE

Day 20, Monday, 03/11/2025

We four teacher trainees reached the school by 9:30 a.m. We signed the attendance register and seated ourselves in the allotted staffroom. I got a substitution in Class 1 to teach Mathematics during second period. I asked the students to write numbers and then gave them some addition and subtraction problems. They were so brilliant—it was really fun spending time with them. Fourth period i got substitution in concerned class 9B and taught External structure of kidney.

During lunch break, we served lunch to the students. After lunch, our Physical Education teacher, Aadil Sir, came for class observation. We were all prepared for it. We took permission from the concerned subject teachers and shared classes.

In the 6th period, I took a Health Education class for 8C on the topic “Postural Deformities – Kyphosis and Text Neck.” I really enjoyed the class, students were also so much interactive and active. In the 8th period, I got substitution in concerned Class 9B and took one topic Internal structure of kidney. After the national anthem, we signed the attendance register and left the school.

Day 21,Tuesday,04/11/2025

We four teacher trainees reached the school by 9:30 a.m. We signed the attendance register and seated ourselves in the allotted staffroom. In the 2nd period, I had a class in 9B and taught one topic Structure of nephron, parts and functions. Today, our general teacher Meenu Miss came for observation. In the 3rd period, I took a class in 8B on the topic “Kingdom Fungi with examples. In the 4th period, I took the 8C students for Physical Training on the ground. During lunch break, we served lunch for the students. 5th period I asked concern teacher of 8B and distributed diagnostic test answer sheet to students and discussed the question paper. 6th period i got substitution in concerned class 9B and taught Stages of urine formation. In the 7th period, I had a substitution in Class 3A. After completing all duties, signed attendance and we left the school.

Day 22 – Wednesday, 05/11/2025

We reached the school by 9:30 a.m. and signed the attendance register. From today onwards, the unit tests for UP and HS students began. There were three exams scheduled for the day.

For the second exam, I was assigned invigilation duty in class 8B for the Malayalam exam. I wrote the questions on the blackboard and observed the students during the exam, which started at 11:10 a.m. and ended at 12:10 p.m.

During lunch time, we served lunch to the students. Today, the 10th standard students were leaving for their five-day study tour, and the whole school was filled with excitement. We bid them farewell and wished them a happy journey.

At 1:30 p.m., the afternoon session of the unit test began, and I invigilated in class 8A. The test ended by 2:30 p.m. Afterwards, I got substitution in class 8B, where I conducted individual and group remedial classes for topics Kingdom Protista with example and Taxonomy and its importance respectively based on the diagnostic test results.

During the last period, I got substitution in my concerned class 9B and taught the topic “Urinary Tract Health Maintenance and the Importance of Urine Tests.” It was quite challenging to engage the students as they were tired after continuous exams, but I managed to take the class effectively. By 3:50 p.m., the school dispersed. After the students left, we signed the attendance register and departed from school.

Day 23 – Thursday, 06/11/2025

We reached school by 9:30 a.m. and signed the attendance register. The unit tests continued today as well, so there were no regular classes. I was assigned invigilation duty in classes 8B and 7A.

During lunch time, we served lunch to both LP and HS students. Serving lunch to LP students was engaging and fun as they were so lively and cheerful.

In the afternoon, the HS students’ unit tests began. After the exam, I got substitution in class 8B, where I conducted whole class remedial session on topic Levels of classification of plants based on the diagnostic test results. During the last period, I continued in the same class and taught the topic “The Human Microbiome Project.” After the national anthem, we signed the attendance register and left school for the day.

Day 24 – Friday, 07/11/2025

We reached school by 9:30 a.m. and signed the attendance register. After that, we moved to our allotted classrooms.

During the first period, I got substitution in 2nd standard and taught them Mathematics. Later, we collected contributions from students for the upcoming Sub-District Kalolsavam. The items collected were intended for food preparation during the event.

It was heartwarming to see many students bringing small contributions within their capacity—vegetables like lady’s finger, onions, small onions, chillies, banana hearts (koombu), lablab beans (amarakka), elephant foot yam (chena), colocasia (chembu), purple yam (kaachil), and various curry powders.

Later, I invigilated the unit test in class 8B. During lunch, we served food to the students. At the same time, the overall trophy of the Sub-District Kalolsavam was brought to the school as part of a motivational parade visiting each school. The students were thrilled to see the trophy.

In the afternoon, regular classes resumed. During the fifth period, I got substitution in class 9B and taught the topic “Experiment to Detect the Presence of Glucose in Urine.” In the seventh period, I continued in the same class and taught “Kidney Diseases – Causes and Symptoms.”

After the last bell, we signed the attendance register and left school. It was indeed a lively and eventful day.

CURRICULAR AND CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

During this week, unit tests for UP and HS sections were conducted. Teacher trainees were actively involved in invigilation duties for different classes such as 7A, 8A, and 8B. Apart from exam supervision, remedial teaching was also provided based on the results of the diagnostic test. Individual and group remedial sessions were arranged to support students’ learning progress.

For class 9B, the topics "External structure of kidney " ,"Internal structure of kidney“,"Urinary Tract Health Maintenance and the Importance of Urine Tests,” “Experiment to Detect the Presence of Glucose in Urine,” and “Kidney Diseases – Causes and Symptoms” were effectively taught through discussion, explanation, and question–answer methods. The topic Kingdom Fungi with example,Human microbiome project ,Binomial nomenclature and its rules was also introduced in class 8B. Students showed interest and participated actively despite the busy examination schedule.

During lunch hours, teacher trainees also took part in serving lunch to LP, UP, and HS students, promoting values of cooperation and service.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

This week, the 10th standard students went on a five-day study tour, and the entire school atmosphere was filled with excitement. Teacher trainees helped in sending them off and maintaining discipline during the departure.

In connection with the upcoming Sub-District Kalolsavam, a collection drive was organized in the school to gather food items such as vegetables and curry powders. Students from all classes contributed wholeheartedly, which created a strong sense of community and teamwork. Additionally, the Sub-District Kalolsavam Trophy Parade visited the school, boosting students’ motivation and school spirit.

CLASS OBSERVATION

Suggestions made by General teacher educator

Voice modulation and clarity of speech were commendable, which helped in maintaining student attention. Showed confidence and enthusiasm, maintaining a friendly and approachable classroom atmosphere. The time management was satisfactory and the lesson was completed within the given period. Efforts were made to include students in questioning and interaction, promoting active participation. The use of teaching aids could be more creative — the aids used were static and did not fully engage visual learners.

OVERALL REFLECTION ON CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE

The week provided valuable classroom exposure through exam invigilation, remedial teaching, and substitution classes. Teaching the topics with different learning aids helped enhance confidence in classroom management and content delivery. Although students were tired due to continuous examinations, efforts were made to engage them through interaction and examples.

Participation in activities such as serving lunch, supporting exam arrangements, and coordinating collection for Kalolsavam enriched the overall school experience. It was a meaningful and busy week that combined teaching, assessment, and community involvement effectively.

COLLECTION OF ITEMS FOR KALOLSAVAM