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Today we had to be at the college for the weekly reflection, so by 9:30 we  were  all there getting ready, and by almost 10:00 the session had begun with some  of the student teachers sharing their opinions and thoughts regarding the classes. Then Dr. Isaac Paul from Trivandrum gave us training on achievement tests and diagnostic tests.  The programme began at 11:15 am and included a theory class and power point presentations. It focused on how to administer achievement tests and how to assess students. It lasted till 12:45 pm.  We received a hands-on lesson on creating a question bank for the achievement test  and diagnostic test  during the afternoon session. We had all prepared at least  one question at that point in the session, which was interesting. Sir evaluated it and pointed out our mistakes and cleared them. And we all left the college.

Day: 20 Date: 23/01/23 (Monday) By 9:15am, I had already arrived a little early at the school. There were 6 teaching trainees in total.  We greeted each other met the headmistress, signed the register and reached or seat which was allocated for us. After the two-day holidays, everyone's faces showed signs of joy. We all made the necessary arrangements by the morning itself because we are hosting the Assembly today. We helped in gathering the students to the ground and started the assembly.  I had the chance to lead the prayers song. After that Vinoy K. V. gave the introduction, Febi Marium Babu read from the newspaper, Fathima Salah led the pledge, and I once more shared my thought for the day. And at last Sreelekshmi and Priya Raj concluded the assembly. Today's assembly was conducted differently. By the grace of God, everything went smoothly. Everyone was pleased and complimented us on our unique method of assembly, which made us all feel proud. We all ret...

  Day: 16 Date: 16/01/23 (Monday) We reached the school exactly by 9:45 am as usual. Met the Headmistress of the school and signed the attendance register. Then we reached the staff room along with my colleagues. English teacher discussed on our weekly plan and activities that can be conducted for the students of standard 9. After that we have finalized what all should be done by this week. I checked the time table and as it was Monday my hour for 9 standard students was the 7 th hour then i started to prepare my lesson for the day, thought of teaching them a new chapter "The Happiness Machine " a story of written by Ray Douglas Bradbury deals with the fact that happiness is priceless and it cannot be controlled by a machine. Leo Auffman was one of the characters in the story. I sat and read the story completely and went on with my lesson plan.               As the teacher had to attend the PTA executive meeting, I had the c...

Day: 11 Date: 09/01/23 (Monday)               Today was my Eleventh day in school; I reached the school a little bit early by 9:30am. We all the 6 student trainee faculty were present. We greeted each other and reached or seat which was allocated for us. As today there were no Assembly I spend some of my time by chatting with the headmistress and signed the attendance register then when to my seat and started correcting the answers of the activities that i have given on the last days. Then I started preparing my lesson plan for the day in between we had a small chat.   As i reached my seat i checked the time table and started to prepare my lesson for the day. As per the instruction from the headmistress we all participated in the Midday meal program, which I felt so happy to be a part of it. As usual I took the initiative in serving the Mid-day Meal Programme               ...

  In Saturday evening, our college principal informed everyone to join in an online reflection session to evaluate our teaching programme and school experiences. Teacher asked one student from each school to share their activities and concerns during the teaching practice. Most of the student teachers shared the similar experience with the school students. Apart from two or three schools which had many extra-curricular activities, all the other school representatives shared that they could complete one lesson plan for every day. As the teaching classes started after a long gap, there were concerns of discipline related issues from class students. Some of the school representatives shared their inability to complete their lesson plan within the shorter time frame. There were also concerns about the pressure to complete the portion at the earliest. In general, everyone provided a positive reflection towards the attitude of teachers towards the student teachers. Co...

After a gap of one month, we returned back to the school on 3 rd January 2023. It was very exciting to start a year as a teacher instead of a student. We could complete one lesson plan every day. Saturday was also a working day. Am taking the class charge of 9 th standard. In the first day, we had to face some difficulty in managing children as they lost connection with us. In the coming days, we slowly started forming a good rapport with them and they continued to start responding well.  Usually class starts at 10 am. We ensured to reach the school by 9:45 itself every day.  In the first day, by 9:45 all of our team gathered together and went to headmistress room for signing the daily attendance. This time, we have been provided with a new class to sit together. Last time the class was used by 8 th standard students. As it was Tuesday, I was having the sixth period for class 9. The class contained both English and Malayalam medium students together. Most of the...

Christmas is a season of hope, joy, love and care. It is a season that proclaims the mysterious plan of God in sending His son Jesus to the world as the savior. It is a special celebration for the whole world. Our college also could conduct various programmes in association with Christmas Celebration. It was a "Mistletoe Mania" for everyone. The function was held on 23rd December 2022. For the function, the whole college was decorated beautifully with cribs, stars, bottle art works, Christmas lights, tree skirts, garlands, cotton for snow effect, bells etc. The whole campus was transferred into a miniature environment of Bethlehem. Official function was held from 10:30 pm onwards. Adoor Kadampanad Diocese Metropolitan H. G Dr. Zacharias Mar Aprem was the chief guest for the function. Presidential address was delivered by the college principal Mrs. Nimmi Varghese. Mr. Gokul B., Prof. Roy C., Mr. Anil ETC and Rev. Fr. Binson P. George felicitated the function. Choir team presen...

  GVHSS, Vadakkadathucavu was a learning hub for all of us to practice the theoretical aspect of teaching acquired in the B.Ed classes. We, as a team consisting of seven members started our teaching practice of semester 3, on 14 November 2022. First day itself we could be a part of the celebrations of Children's day 2022. As the school has traditional outward look, it has the magical power to take its visitors back to their childhood memories. The school contains LP, UP and H.S Sections. Each class has only one division and as a result both Malayalam and English medium students learn together. Teachers provided us with the time table and we were given one period for every day. Each period consists of 30-35 minutes. We felt it as a short time span to complete one lesson plan within one period.  In the first day Students responded well but as it was the first class, I found difficulty in controlling some of the students. But as the days continued, I could manage the class well...