Practice teaching is the practical implementation of the information and strategies that students have learned. The student teacher practice what they have learned and are supervised by teachers from the college, subject teacher and school principals. The purpose of Practice Teaching is to produce qualified teachers that are equipped and skilled in their chosen year level. Another reason is to prepare student teachers for their career as teachers by immersing them completely into the school atmosphere so that they will have the feel of what it would be like to be an actual teacher.
I attended the nineth grade class at Bishop Hodges High School, Mavelikara which Practice teaching is the practical implementation of the information and strategies that students have learned. The student teacher practice what they have learned and are supervised by teachers from the college, subject teacher and school principals. The purpose of Practice Teaching is to produce qualified teachers that are equipped and skilled in their chosen year level. Another reason is to prepare student teachers for their career as teachers by immersing them completely into the school atmosphere so that they will have the feel of what it would be like to be an actual teacher.
I attended the nineth grade class at Bishop Hodges High School, Mavelikara which is located in the Mavelikara town. With the new curriculum, students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences. As a result they gain a wealth of skills, vast amounts of knowledge, and a genuine life-long love for learning There are opportunities for students to pursue their interests through before and after school activities such as Dancing or Singing club, and numerous in-school enrichment activities such as the Student Council, or Nature Club. Children participate in these activities based on personal interest, and are expected to balance both extracurricular activities and academic curriculum. Some activities involve parent support, and parents are usually actively engaged with the students either through the home or school, or both. The school also seems to strive to provide an environment where individual attention is given to all those who need it.
Each classroom seemed to encourage an atmosphere where students were invited to share their learning and bring in personal interests. The desks were grouped in clusters, with about 4 to 5 students in each row.
According to the ninth grade teachers in the school, nineth grade was as an academic leap for many students. Ninth grade was when school became more "academic", meaning students started to be held more accountable to their learning by taking tests, student's responsibility for homework increased relative to earlier grades, and paragraph and essay writing became an important part of their success in all content areas.
My entire practice teaching journey became more challenging and exciting because of the students. This was another venue for me to enhance my teaching skills and to meet various people with different personalities. I also had the chance to be mentored by the best Science Teacher in the school, Mr. Moncy Mathew. With his guidance, my entire voyage turns out smooth sailing.
