TEACHING PRACTICE PHASE - I
Weekly Reflection - 5
Day - 20 (11 AUGUST 2025)
This week began with the vibrant celebration of Sanskrit Day, where the entire morning assembly was conducted in Sanskrit, making the experience truly unique and enriching. Although the programme was slightly longer than usual, it beautifully highlighted the richness and cultural depth of the ancient language, leaving a strong impression on me. At the same time, the day felt somewhat incomplete due to the absence of my peer David, who could not attend school because of a family funeral, and his presence was missed during group activities and our usual peer interactions. Alongside these events, I carried out my classroom duties as usual and had the third period with Class 8B, where I introduced the angle sum property of polygons using my innovative lesson plan and guided the students through problems related to the angle sum properties of polygons. Later in the day I had a substitution during the 5 th period where I had discussed on the problems related to the same concept. Reflecting on the day, I felt a meaningful blend of cultural enrichment and academic engagement, as the celebration of Sanskrit Day reminded me of the importance of tradition while my classroom sessions reinforced the joy of guiding students to construct knowledge through active participation.
Day - 21 (12 AUGUST 2025)
The day began with my regular classroom duties, and during the 3rd period I engaged Class 8B in a discussion on the exterior angles of polygons and their related properties, helping the students to reason through the problems with interest. As the morning sessions progressed, I also managed my responsibilities and prepared for the substitution duty that I later handled in the 7th period. By noon, the highlight of the day arrived with a special lunch menu consisting of vegetable fried rice, boiled egg, salad, and vegetable kuruma, which we enjoyed together with peers and teachers, creating a sense of joy and togetherness. In the afternoon, we joined Sajeev Sir in conducting a Mathematics Quiz for the students, where their enthusiastic participation reflected both teamwork and healthy competition. Towards the evening, we attended a staff meeting marked by mixed emotions, as the work experience teacher offered us a small treat on the occasion of his promotion transfer to Wayanad, also instructions for the preparation for the upcoming Independence Day celebration were also emphasized, adding a tone of responsibility and anticipation to the day.
Day - 22 (13 AUGUST 2025)
The twenty second day of my teaching practice unfolded in a regular and steady manner. I had a class with 8B along with a substitution period, during which I conducted a diagnostic test on the topic Squares of Differences from the chapter Identities. This gave me an opportunity to understand the learning levels of the students and identify the areas where further attention would be required. The rest of the day flowed with our usual duties, including distributing lunch at noon and assisting with dispersal in the afternoon, both of which gave me a chance to interact with students beyond the classroom setting. Altogether, it was a simple yet meaningful day, balancing my teaching responsibilities with my role in the daily rhythm of the school.
Day - 23 (14 AUGUST 2025)
The highlight of the day was undoubtedly the School Parliament Election, which turned out to be both inspiring and futuristic, especially since it was digitally organized by Robin Biju of Class 10, whose initiative and technical skill won much appreciation. The presence of police officers monitoring the process added a formal and responsible tone to the event, making it a truly democratic experience for the students. Alongside the election, I had a class with 8B in the third period where I taught the remaining portions of 'Polygons' to ensure completion of topics for the upcoming examination.
The rest of the day went smoothly with no major additional duties, except assisting in dispersal, which gave me a sense of contributing to the overall flow of the school day. Reflecting back, it was a meaningful day that combined the spirit of democracy with my steady progress in classroom teaching.Day - 24 (16 AUGUST 2025)
Although it was a Saturday, the day was observed as a working day following Friday’s timetable. As per my schedule, I had two periods, both of which went smoothly and gave me a sense of satisfaction. In the evening, we joined the teachers in preparing the classrooms for the upcoming Onam examinations by arranging benches and pasting register numbers, ensuring everything was in order. With the Onam exams approaching, our teaching practice came to a pause, and we were set to return to college for regular classes. Bidding farewell to the teachers and students felt a little emotional, but their warm invitation to join them again for the Onam celebrations added a comforting and hopeful note to the day.
