Sharpening Teaching Skills: A Journey Through Criticism and Reflection

CRITICISM PHASE - I ( DAY -I)

As a Student

                       The Criticism Class at BMM College served as a preparatory session for second-year teaching practice, offering an opportunity to refine teaching skills through peer observation and feedback. On the first day, I participated as a student in a Social Science class led by Fr. Terry on the topic 'Water is Essential for Life' followed by Rajalekshmi’s session on 'Natural Phenomena'. This experience provided insight into student engagement and classroom dynamics, helping us understand different teaching methodologies before stepping into the role of a teacher.

Following this, I was assigned to evaluate Abhijith’s class on 'Negative Numbers', Albin’s session on the 'Prism', and Aparna’s lesson on the 'Construction of Quadrilaterals'. Engaging in peer criticism allowed me to analyze their teaching techniques, content delivery, and classroom management. Providing constructive feedback helped us all refine our approaches, ensuring we addressed areas for improvement. Observing their lessons also gave me valuable insights into structuring my own class effectively.

As a Peer

Finally, I was allotted the last 40 minutes of the working hour to deliver my lesson. Though I had not studied my PowerPoint presentation thoroughly, the rest of my preparation was satisfactory. I managed to complete my lesson plan within the given time, incorporating a follow-up activity to reinforce learning. After my session, I received feedback highlighting areas for improvement, which helped me recognize aspects that needed more attention. Overall, the Criticism Class was a valuable learning experience that prepared me for the upcoming teaching practice.