TEACHING PRACTICE WEEK 1 REFLECTION

 

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 and students slowly got adjusted to my teaching method. 

Day two of our school training period was happened on Tuesday, 17^th Nov 2022. Due to KSU All Kerala Education Strike, after the prayer students were asked to leave the school. Being a part of teaching community, we were asked to stay back to participate in the discussion forum new curriculum development in Kerala. The discussion session started at 2 pm. PTA president, ward members, panchayath president, development standing committee chairman all were part of the forum. Retired teachers were also participated in the function. The discussion lasted till 4:30 pm. Even though, there was no class on this day, we were happy that we could be a part of new Kerala Curriculum Framework forum.

On the third day of our teaching training practice, we had a meaningful teaching experience with the students. As usual, we reached the class by 9:30 pm and the prayer song started at 9:50 pm. Due to the absence of certain teachers, we were provided with extra hours

On the fourth day of the teaching practice, everyone reached the class by 9:45 pm. On this day, everyone seemed to be accustomed to the normal school procedures. We felt everything a part of daily routine. As the days continue, a strong bond developed among the school students and us.  After the assembly, we started our class. Apart from our normal periods allotted, we were asked to engage other classes also. Every moment in this school was a learning experience for me.

On the last day, we could feel a drastic change in all the students as everyone of the school started addressing us "Teacher" and started conversing with us freely and respectfully. In this day, everyone in the class listened attentively during the entire class and responded to my questions well. I could really feel a positive change from the first class to the last class in the first week.