Teaching practice - Week 8

Weekly Reflection - 8

A Week of Learning, Celebration, and Responsibility


September 8th 2025 marked a new beginning as school reopened after the Onam holidays. The break was refreshing, but I was genuinely excited to return, the thought of seeing my students again and stepping into the classroom gave me a sense of joy and purpose.

As I entered the class, there was a warm buzz of chatter and energy. Everyone was sharing their Onam experiences from family gatherings and floral carpets to the delicious Onam Sadhya. It felt wonderful to listen and be part of those festive memories.

Once the greetings and stories settled, I moved on to teaching. Jasmin teacher had given me the topic "Business Services" to begin with. It was a smooth and engaging session. I introduced the concept and could see the curiosity light up in the students' eyes. Starting a new chapter with such enthusiasm both theirs and mine made me feel content.

There was a class based on the importantance of Mental Health Awareness focused on adolescence. The session helped to understand the challenges young people face during this critical phase of life and the importance of taking care of mental well-being. It was very informative and made us more aware of the issues related to mental health.
On Tuesday, we had a holiday due to the Onam celebration (Onagosham). During the celebrations, there was a special flot organized by Model Boys Higher Secondary School. It was colorful and lively, filled with cultural performances that showcased the spirit of Onam. Everyone seemed very happy and excited to be part of the event.

Wednesday and Thursday were regular class days. We continued with our studies and regular school activities without anything special happening on these days.

On Friday, the school organized a grand Arts Festival, and we were assigned various duties. There were four stages in total, and I was given the responsibility to manage the second stage. 
Several interesting events took place there, such as Monoact, Mimicry, Nadan Pattu, Group Song, Malayalam Recitation, and English Recitation. My task was to register the students’ names for the events, assign them code numbers, collect the mark sheets from the judges, mark their grades, and prepare certificates. It was really exciting to be part of the organization and management of the festival, and I learned how much effort goes into running such events smoothly.
Overall, it was a productive and enjoyable week, combining learning, cultural celebrations, and event management.




Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Teaching practice -Week 1

Image
  Weekly Reflection -1 Learning to Teach: My Experience              The teaching practice program started on July 16th, 2025, at Government Model Boys HSS, Thycaud. I was so excited and, at the same time, nervous because I was the only person doing teaching practice in the Higher Secondary section.                   Government Model Boys Higher Secondary School, Thiruvananthapuram, has a rich history dating back to 1885 when it was established as a normal school for training male teachers by the Travancore government. Initially located where Higher Secondary School. His now, it moved to its current Thycaud location in 1903. The iconic main building, an example of European architecture, was constructed in 1910 during the reign of  Maharaja Sree Moolam Thirunal .  The school has evolved from a teacher training institution to a prominent higher secondary school and is known...
Read more

Phase 2 - Week 1

Image
Weekly Reflection - 1 Back to Where It All Began November 3, 2025 marked the beginning of the second phase of my teaching practice at Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Cotton Hill, Vazhutacaud, Thiruvananthapuram. Cotton Hill School was established in 1859 as a free girls' school in Thiruvananthapuram under Maharaja Sri Uthram Thirunal. It was later split into three schools in 1935 by C. P. Ramaswami Iyer, with one located at Cotton Hill, which was upgraded to a high school in 1935 and has since evolved into the Government Higher Secondary School for Girls, Cotton Hill. Today, it is one of the largest girls' schools in Asia, serving over 10,000 students.  I was overwhelmed with happiness as I began my teaching practice there because Cotton Hill is where my journey in commerce education began. From 2015 to 2017, I studied my Plus One and Plus Two there, and now, returning as a teacher to the same classrooms where I once sat as a student felt surreal. I was ...
Read more

Teaching practice - Week 2

Image
  Weekly Reflection-2 Enhancing Teaching with Technology This week also went quite well. The teachers in the staffroom were more supportive and friendly. They gave me more information about the nature of classroom teaching and the school atmosphere. Jonny sir shared more informative knowledge about the subject, and Jasmin teacher gave me instructions on how to use the smart board.                  The use of smart boards made the teaching-learning environment more effective and facilitated better understanding for the students. An interactive session can be created using smart boards. The classroom facilities helped the children learn more, and this method helped teachers take classes more effectively.                     Smart boards were introduced in Model School, Thycaud, as part of the Model School 21st Century project, launched by alumni and school officials in 2016...
Read more