Balancing Storms and Schedules: A Week of Adaptation, Action, and Academic Growth

         TEACHING PRACTICE PHASE - I 

Weekly Reflection - 2

Day - 6 (21 July 2025)

The sixth day of our teaching practice, held on 21st July 2025, was largely affected by heavy rain, leading to the cancellation of the planned Moon Day celebration and school assembly. Though we had prepared an educational album for the occasion, it could not be presented. I was also unwell that day with a severe cough and fever, and with the support of my mentor Sajeev Sir, I was excused from taking classes. I still remained present at school, contributing lightly by assisting with the midday meal service and participating in brief practicum discussions. The overall mood of the day was quiet and reflective, shaped by the weather and the adjustments it demanded.

Day - 7 (23 July 2025)

The seventh day of our teaching practice, held on 23rd July 2025, resumed after an unexpected public holiday due to the demise of former Chief Minister V. S. Achuthanandan. We reached school by 9:20 a.m. and began our duties following the morning prayer. After discussion with the HM, I met my mentor teacher and had my lesson plan signed before taking a challenging third-period class for Class 8B on problem-solving using the square of sums. Although the concept was initially difficult for the students, I provided guided examples to support their understanding. Post-class, I assisted with the midday meal and later engaged in practicum work and maintaining school discipline. The day concluded with helping in student dispersal and signing out at 4:15 p.m., marking another productive and engaging teaching day.

Day - 8 (25 July 2025)

The eighth day of my teaching practice, held on Friday, 25th July 2025, followed a holiday for Karkkidaka Vavu and featured an adjusted school schedule from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. I conducted a third-period class on “Squares of Differences” using the Inquiry Training Model, which encouraged student engagement through guided questioning and pattern discovery. The postponed Moon Day celebration was also observed, and during the lunch break, we coordinated a vibrant quiz competition alongside subject teachers, adding a lively co-curricular element to the day. We fulfilled our regular duties, including serving the midday meal at 12:15 p.m., and later used the eighth period for practicum data collection, which went smoothly with student cooperation. The day concluded with monitoring student dispersal and signing out at 4:00 p.m., marking a productive balance of teaching, event coordination, and academic responsibilities.

Day - 9 (26 July 2025)

The ninth day of my teaching practice, was on a Saturday, which was a smooth and productive day at GHS Thalachira, since there was no general reflection at college. After reaching school by 9:15 a.m. and attending the morning prayer at 10:00 a.m., I conducted a class on the third-period  from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on “squares of differences,” following a helpful discussion with my mentor Sajeev Sir to clarify key teaching points. Although the session was brief, student engagement was high, and I observed a clear improvement in their understanding. I assisted with the midday meal distribution at 12:30 p.m., which was shorter than usual due to limited student presence. The rest of the day involved completing routine duties alongside peers Shamna and David, concluding with student dispersal supervision by 4:15 p.m. Despite being a Saturday, the day was fulfilling and enriched my experience in managing both academic and school responsibilities.