WEEK 5 OF TEACHING PRACTICE PHASE 1 (DAY 21-25)

 DAY 21, 14/10/2024

Today, being Monday, I was assigned discipline duty as usual. After completing the duty, I signed the register and prepared for the day. During the third period, I had a scheduled class with 8th C, where I finished the topic of Livestock Management and Poultry Farming from the chapter Reaping Diversity. The students were attentive and engaged, making the lesson flow smoothly.

In addition to my scheduled class, I had substitution periods with 5th C and 6th D, where I helped manage the class and engage the students with relevant discussions. 

A significant part of the day involved assisting students in preparing models for the upcoming Science Exhibition, which is being conducted across Kerala state schools. It was a great opportunity to help students channel their creativity and enthusiasm into their projects. After all duties were completed, I signed out of the register and left the school by 4:30 p.m.

Day 22 - Observation Day, 15/10/2024

Today was my observation day, and my class was observed by my teacher. I took a 45-minute lesson on Sericulture and Apiculture for 8th C. The class went smoothly, and my teacher observed the entire session, later writing her suggestions and feedback in my reflection book. After the observation, the teacher left after observing two other students as well. For the rest of the day, I had substitution duties for 7th A and 5th C. By 4:30 PM, I signed out and left the school premises.

DAY 23, 16/10/2024

I arrived at school at 9:30 a.m. and signed the register. After checking for substitutions, I had classes with the 5th, 6th, and 7th standards. Additionally, we needed to organize a conscientization program as part of our psychology subject, so we prepared and submitted the consent letter for conducting the task on the following day (17th October 2024) to the Headmistress during the break. Once all duties were completed, I signed out at 4:30 p.m. and left the school.

Day 24, 17/10/2024

Today, I had a class with 8th C during the 7th period, and in the morning, I handled substitution duties for the 5th, 6th, and 7th standards. We also conducted a conscientization program on value integration for the 8th standard, focusing on values that individuals should follow in their lives, national integration, and constitutional values. Then I could also cover the topic pisciculture and floriculture in the class 8. After 4:30 p.m. we signed off the register and left the school campus.

Day 25, 18/10/2024

On October 18 th, 2024, I commenced my day by fulfilling my discipline duty at 9:00 AM. Subsequently, I was assigned a substitution duty for the second period in 8th standard C, where I delved into the topics of cuniculture and mushroom culture. To enhance student understanding, I presented visual aids showcasing various rabbit and mushroom varieties. In the fourth period, I engaged the 8th standard C class in a horticulture lesson, employing the concept attainment model to foster interactivity and engagement. The students responded enthusiastically to the teaching method, expressing a desire for similar approaches in future lessons. After completing my teaching duties, I fulfilled additional substitution responsibilities and concluded my day at 4:30 PM.