Teaching Practice phase 2 -Week 3
TEACHING PRACTICE PHASE 2
Week 3- 24/6/2024- 28/06/2024
24/06/2024
Today was a productive and engaging day at school. I arrived at 9:00 a.m., ready to tackle the day ahead. The morning started with the staff prayer at 9:40 a.m., a moment that always helps me center myself and connect with my colleagues. After the prayer, I dedicated time to writing the daily reflection, which allowed me to thoughtfully consider my goals and the tasks at hand. This reflection time is invaluable for setting a focused and positive tone for the day.
Our discussion following the reflection was fruitful, as we outlined the various tasks and projects we needed to address. This collaborative effort ensured that everyone was on the same page and ready to support each other.
Lunch at 1:00 p.m. provided a much-needed break and a chance to recharge. Post-lunch, my schedule was lighter since I only had a substitution in the 8th period with class 8D. I used this opportunity to deliver an ICT lesson on plant cells, covering their parts and functions. The students were attentive and engaged, which made the session enjoyable and effective.
Overall, the day was a blend of reflection, collaboration, and teaching, reinforcing the importance of preparation and teamwork in our daily routines.
25/06/2024
Reflecting on today’s events, the day began with the usual routine of reaching school at 9:00 a.m. and signing the attendance register. The morning prayer, as always, provided a moment of calm and focus before the day's activities began.
The highlight of the day was the assembly for the inauguration of the new volleyball court. The atmosphere was filled with excitement and anticipation as everyone gathered for the ceremony. K.G. George Sir delivered an inspiring inaugural address, emphasizing the importance of sports and physical activities in the holistic development of students. His words resonated with many, highlighting how facilities like the new volleyball court can foster teamwork, discipline, and a healthy lifestyle.
Due to an educational strike, there were no regular classes scheduled for today. .
We were informed that we could leave school by 1:00 p.m. We left the school after signing the attendance. It was a shorter day than usual. Despite the disruption, the day was marked by a sense of progress and unity.
26/06/2024
By 9.00 a.m I arrived at school and signed the attendance register. The day started with the staff prayer, a moment of unity and reflection among colleagues.
I was assigned a substitution class in 8D, which is my concerned class. I took this opportunity to teach them about the "Parts of the Nucleus- functions and peculiarities" discussing its peculiarities and functions. The students seemed engaged and asked insightful questions, indicating their interest in the topic. I used activity based lesson plan. Learning aids included charts,labelled diagram and description charts.
During the fifth period, I had a class with 9C. The topic for this session was the "Structure of the Cell Membrane." The class was interactive, and I used diagrams to illustrate the various components, which helped the students understand the material better. ICT based lesson plan was used.
By 1:00 p.m lunch break began. Lunch break provided a much-needed respite. I spent some time reflecting on the morning sessions and planning for the afternoon.
An anti drug quiz competion was conducted for high school students by 2 p.m.
By 3:30 p.m the school bell rang, signaling the end of the day. We followed with the national anthem, a moment of pride and unity.
And by 3:45 p.m I signed the attendance register and left the school. Reflecting on the day, I felt satisfied with the progress made in both classes. The students' engagement and curiosity were encouraging and reinforced the importance of interactive teaching methods.
Overall, it was a productive day filled with meaningful interactions and learning opportunities.
27/06/2024
I reached the school by 9.30 a.m after which I signed the attendance register. At sharp 9.30 a.m I reached the staffroom for prayer. I signed the attendance registered and took part in the staff prayer by 9.40 a.m.
I had no substitutions for the day. But I had three concerned classes. I took class for 9C during the fifth period on the topic "Experiment to show the transfer of molecules through the plasma membrane". I used inquiry training model for the class.
Thereafter i had two periods in 8D. I took the topics "Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes" during the 6th period and "plastids- Types and Functions" during the 7th period". I took inductive thinking model for the first and ICT lesson plan for the latter.
The classes concluded by 3.30 p.m. i left the school by 3.45 p.m.
28/06/2024
I reached school by 9.00 a.m. By 9.30 a.m I reached the staffroom for prayer. It was a half day. Only four periods were there. In the afternoon after the lunch break a programme was conducted to acknowledge the achievement of students who got full A+ in SSLC exam. The programme was inaugurated Marthoma church Episcopa.
Students of 9th and 10th standard stayed back for the programme. The programme began by 2.00 p.m followed by inaugural addressing and prize distribution to all winners. After the vote of thanks, the programme concluded by 4.00 p.m.
I left the school after signing the attendance.
Topics covered
8D
Plant Cell - parts and their functions
Parts of nucleus and their functions
Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes
Plastids
9C
Structure of cell membrane
Experiment to show the transfer of water molecules through plasma membrane
Learning Aids
