Teaching and Practice
W.B. Yeats defined teaching as “Education is not the filling of a pot but the lighting of a fire."
Teaching practice is a key component of the undergraduate teacher training programme. It is during this period that the student teacher gets to translate the skills and theory learnt into reality through actual classroom teaching. Teaching practice is the vital component of teacher education and training because it provides student teachers with an opportunity to learn from experience in the work place.
Week Report
As part of B. Ed Curriculum, Teaching Practice Phase-II started from 4 July, 2022. I attended the Class IX of Bishop Hodges Higher Secondary School, Mavelikara. I collected portions from the school on 30 June, 2022. Moncy Mathew was in charge of the subject and he allotted the class 9 A for me to teach. I am so excited to meet and teach the students. Students were interested to learn English in an offline mode. They are more curious to learn after a long gap due to the pandemic scenario.
Day 1- 4 July 2022, Monday
On the first day, we, the ten teacher trainees met at the school at 9.15am as per the instruction by the team leader. At first, we together met the school Headmaster, George Varghese. After that, we joined in the prayer meeting for the staff members in the school. At 9.30am, the school assembly started alongwith the prayer song and the school anthem. Normally, the classes at the school begin at 9.45am. I had class on fourth period for Class 9 A. I started the lesson titled Learning the Game which is an extract from Sachin's autobiography Playing it My Way. Students were excited to study about the childhood days of Sachin Tendulkar. I showed a video presentation to the students in order to have an idea about Sachin's cricket career. The students were active throughout the class and equally excited to know more about the legend, Sachin Tendulkar. After the class, I wrote a lesson plan on my record. The classes ended at 3.40pm with National Anthem. The first day was a memorable and novel experience for me as a whole.
Day 2 - 5 July 2022, Tuesday
The second day began with prayer and general assembly. The classes began at sharp 9.45am. I had class on the second period for 9 A. I continued the lesson titled Learning the Game. The students were seen excited as on the first day to study about Sachin Tendulkar. I too was equally excited to teach them the lesson. The classes ended at 3.40pm with National Anthem.
Day 3 - 6 July 2022, Wednesday
On the third day, the working of the school began with prayer and general assembly. I got enough time to prepare well for my class as I was free during the morning session. I had class on the fifth period for 9 A. I continued the lesson titled Learning the Game. I also asked some questions regarding the lesson in order to check their comprehension. The students were enthusiastic to know about Sachin's induction into the cricket career. The class went well for me. The school ended at 3.40pm with National Anthem.
Day 4 - 7 July 2022, Thursday
The fourth day also began with prayer and general assembly. I had class on the fourth period for 9 A. I continued to teach the lesson Learning the Game. The students seemed enthusiastic as they get to know more about Sachin in each class. During the fifth period, I got a substitution for class 9 D. I engaged the class by a game named Hangman where the students need to guess letters in order to find the word or else they fail. The students thoroughly enjoyed the game which makes me happy. After the substitution period, I got another substitution period on sixth period for class 9 F. I engaged the class by making the students to read their English textbook. After the National Anthem, the fourth day ends as usual.
Day 5 - 8 July 2022, Friday
On the fifth day, the school timing had slight variation as there was a scripture class conducted for the students. The school got started at 9.30am than the usual timing. I had class for 9 A on the third period. The lesson, Learning the Game, was continued on that class.
After lunch break, I took part in the conduction of Science Quiz co-ordinated by Science Club of the school. Science quiz aims to inculcate in the minds of young students a spirit of scientific enquiry , analytical thinking and provides a platform to the budding scientists for exchanging thoughts, 8 July, 2022 heralded the Science quiz competition for the Science Club members. The subject in charge Mini Varghese gave us an opportunity to conduct the Science quiz for the students. For that we prepared the questions for Science quiz. The format of the quiz entailed two rounds for each individual students. Then there was an elimination round and after two rounds were also conducted inorder to get the winners. The event witnessed enthusiastic preparation and participation.
During the sixth period, I got a chance to engage students of class 9 E. After that substitution class, I engaged class 8 E on the seventh period. The students were asked to complete their Biology notes. The eighth period was used to engage students with cultural activities. The students were encouraged to display their skils of singing, dancing, mimicry, etc. during the last period. The day ended with National Anthem.
Overall the first week starting from 4 July, 2022 to 8 July, 2022 was highly satisfactory as I was able to experience many events, teaching and also classroom management. The students' enthusiasm fueled me with more energy for the coming weeks. I was eager to meet my students everyday to spend fruitful time with them. A whole week' s experience was memorable and exciting for me.
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