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WEEK 9 OF TEACHING PRACTICE PHASE 1, (DAY 37-41)

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 DAY 37, 11/11/2024 Today, November 11th, marked the 37th day of my teaching practice. Due to mid-semester examinations, the school schedule was adjusted. I arrived at school at 9:00 AM to fulfill my discipline duty responsibilities. In the third period, I had a class observation conducted by Srimathi Alli Anirudan, our natural science teacher. I taught the 8th C class on the topic of viruses. To enhance student understanding, I utilized a 3D model and presented informative slides and videos. The class was well-received, and I received positive feedback from the observer. Soon after the observation, I took the lessons Animal and plant movements in the 9 th standard B division. After the examinations, I conducted a physical education class on communicable diseases for the 8th C class. I discussed the different types of pathogens that spread diseases and maintaining cleanliness and health. I also emphasized the role of physical activity in maintaining good health. I concluded the da...

WEEK 8 OF TEACHING PRACTICE PHASE 1 (DAY 33-36)

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 DAY 33, 4/11/24 Today, November 4th, marked the 33rd day of my teaching practice. I arrived at school at 9:00 AM to fulfill my discipline duty responsibilities. After ensuring that all students adhered to the school's dress code and ID card policy, I signed the register and was assigned substitution duties for the 5th, 7th, and 8th standards. As most of the teachers were alloted with the kalolsavam duties this week, many classes were free, and many substitution duties were alloted. During the first period, I supervised the 5th-standard class in the absence of the teacher. In the second period, I taught the 8th C class on the taxonomic hierarchy of the domestic cat (Felis domesticus). I used ICT slides to visually represent the hierarchical levels of classification, from kingdom to species. After the lunch break, I had two consecutive periods with the 8th C class. I introduced the foundations of taxonomy, highlighting the contributions of key scientists like Carl Linnaeus, who is o...