👩‍🏫😍Growing Through Experience: Final Week of Second Phase Teaching Practice at St. Margaret’s Girls High School, Kundara

 🌼 Day 28 – Clarifying Concepts Through Examples

The twenty-eighth day began with our arrival at school at 9:00 AM and signing the register. The morning assembly at 9:20 AM included the prayer, pledge, thought for the day, and national anthem. During the 1st period, I handled a Chemistry class in 9B on True Solution and Suspension from the unit Solutions. The concepts were explained using suitable examples, enabling students to clearly differentiate between the two. At 12:15 PM, we carried out the regular noon meal serving duty. The afternoon session had no assigned or substitution classes, so the time was productively utilized for preparing lesson plans, teaching aids, and other academic work. The day concluded at 3:45 PM with the national anthem.

🌺 Day 29 – Assessment and a New Physics Topic

The twenty-ninth day began with the regular morning assembly at 9:20 AM, which included the prayer, thought for the day, and national anthem. During the 3rd period, I handled a substitution class in 9B and conducted an achievement test to assess students’ learning outcomes based on the completed units. The test helped evaluate their understanding and overall progress. At 12:15 PM, we performed the regular noon meal serving duty. In the 5th period, I had a Physics class in 8C, where I taught Concave Mirrors from the unit Spherical Mirrors. The topic was explained using appropriate examples to help students understand image formation and its applications. The last periods were devoted to annual day practice sessions, with students actively participating in rehearsals under teacher guidance. The school day ended at 3:45 PM with the national anthem.

🌿 Day 30 – Celebrating Achievements and Teamwork

The thirtieth day began with a special morning assembly at 9:20 AM, which included the prayer, pledge, news reading, and national anthem. During the assembly, merit certificates were distributed to students who achieved prizes in the Sub-District Kalolsavam, appreciating their talents and motivating others. There were no assigned classes for me on this day. At 12:15 PM, we carried out the regular noon meal serving duty. The afternoon session was utilized for annual day practice, during which students rehearsed enthusiastically under the guidance of teachers. The day concluded at 3:45 PM with the national anthem.

🌻 Day 31 – A Memorable Farewell

The thirty-first day marked the final day of our second phase teaching practice and school internship. We reached the school at 9:00 AM and signed the register. The morning assembly at 9:20 AM included the prayer, pledge, thought for the day, and national anthem, creating a reflective atmosphere. From morning onwards, the school was engaged in preparations for the annual day programme, including campus cleaning, classroom arrangements, and material organization. We actively participated in all activities, supporting both teachers and students. At 12:15 PM, we performed the regular noon meal serving duty. The afternoon session was also spent assisting with final arrangements for the annual day programme. The school day concluded at 3:45 PM with the national anthem. After signing the register for the last time, we returned home carrying a heart full of gratitude, memories, and invaluable experiences from this teaching practice journey.

🤩Week 6 of Second Phase Teaching Practice at St. Margaret’s Girls High School, Kundara

 🌼 Day 24 – Restarting Lessons with New Concepts

The twenty-fourth day marked the reopening of school after the Christmas holidays and examinations. I reached the school at 9:00 AM and signed the register. The morning assembly at 9:20 AM included the prayer, pledge, thought for the day, news reading, and national anthem. During the 1st period, I handled a Chemistry class in 9B on Saturated, Unsaturated, and Supersaturated Solutions from the unit Solutions. Through clear explanations and examples, students were able to understand the differences between the three types of solutions. At 12:15 PM, we carried out the regular noon meal serving duty. The afternoon session had no further classes, so the time was used effectively to prepare teaching aids for upcoming lessons. At 3:00 PM, a PTA meeting was conducted in the school. The day concluded at 3:45 PM, after which we signed the register and returned home.

🌺 Day 25 – An Interactive Physics Class on Magnetic Induction

The twenty-fifth day began with our arrival at school at 9:00 AM and signing the register. There were no assigned classes in the morning session, allowing time for preparing teaching aids and planning lessons. At 12:15 PM, we performed the regular noon meal serving duty. During the 5th period, I handled a Physics class in 8C, teaching Magnetic Induction from the unit Magnetism and Electricity. The lesson encouraged interaction, with students actively participating and asking questions. The school day ended at 3:45 PM with the national anthem.

🌿 Day 26 – Understanding Magnetic Behavior in Materials

The twenty-sixth day began with the morning assembly at 9:20 AM, which included the prayer, pledge, thought for the day, and national anthem. During the 2nd period, I had a substitution class in 8C. I taught Magnetic Induction in Soft Iron and Steel from Magnetism and Electricity, explaining the differences in magnetic properties of the two materials. Students were attentive and engaged throughout the session. At 12:15 PM, we carried out the regular noon meal serving duty. The afternoon session had no further classes, and the time was used for lesson planning and preparation of teaching aids. The day concluded at 3:45 PM with the national anthem.

🌻 Day 27 – Linking Theory with Practical Learning

The twenty-seventh day began with the morning assembly at 9:20 AM, including the prayer, pledge, thought for the day, and national anthem. During the 1st period, I handled a Chemistry class in 9B on Solubility from the unit Solutions. The concept was explained using examples to help students understand the factors affecting solubility. At 12:15 PM, we completed the noon meal serving duty. In the 7th period, I taught Physics in 8C on Permeability and Making an Electromagnet from Magnetism and Electricity. Students showed keen interest, especially during the discussion of practical applications. The school day ended at 3:45 PM with the national anthem, after which we signed the register and returned home.

Innovative lesson plan - Magnetic induction in soft iron and steel 🔩

Teaching science becomes more meaningful when concepts are presented through stories students can relate to. This innovative lesson plan introduces magnetic properties through a cartoon narrative story, where characters and conversations guide learners to understand key ideas. By following a simple story-based experiment, students explore how different materials respond to a magnet and how some retain magnetism while others do not. This approach makes learning enjoyable, improves concept clarity, and promotes imagination, curiosity, and active participation in the classroom.

Designing a Digital Science Textbook: Making Chemical Reactions Visible and Meaningful

This digital textbook presents the topic Chemistry of Changes, focusing on physical changes, chemical changes, and different types of chemical reactions such as thermochemical, photochemical, and electrochemical reactions. Through activity-based explanations and clear illustrations, the digital format helps students understand how substances change and how energy is involved in these changes.

Here is my Digital textbook 👇

https://online.fliphtml5.com/wcuro/new-dtb/

🖥️E-Content Development on Characteristics of Electric Charges

E-content plays an important role in modern education by integrating technology with teaching and learning. It makes the learning process more engaging, interactive, and effective by using digital resources such as text, images, audio, and video. In science education, e-content helps students understand abstract concepts clearly through visual explanations and narration. It also supports self-learning by allowing learners to access lessons anytime and anywhere, making learning more flexible and student-centered.

The e-content developed is for Class VIII Science on the topic “Characteristics of Electric Charges.” The lesson explains electric charge, structure of the atom, charging by gain or loss of electrons, and the characteristics of electric charges such as attraction and repulsion. PowerPoint was used to prepare the presentation slides, AZ Screen Recorder was used to record the lesson, and InShot was used for video editing. Simple language, relevant images, and audio narration were used to make the content clear and learner-friendly.

👉 The instructional video related to this e-content is uploaded below.

                               https://youtu.be/30TW774ij58?si=vrDVswdjx0kPjF_B

😍Week 5 of Second Phase Teaching Practice at St. Margaret’s Girls High School, Kundara

 🌼 Day 19 – Strengthening Concepts Through Remedial Teaching

The nineteenth day began as we reached the school at 9:00 AM and signed the register. The morning assembly at 9:20 AM included the prayer, pledge, thought, news reading, and national anthem. During the 1st period, I taught Chemistry in 9B, handling the topic Surface Area of Reactants and Temperature from the unit Chemical Kinetics. Students engaged well with the examples provided. At 12:15 PM, we completed our regular noon meal serving duty. During the 5th period, I conducted a remedial class in 9B based on the diagnostic test findings. This session helped reinforce concepts where students needed additional support. The remaining periods had no assigned classes, allowing time for teaching aid preparation and updating records. The day concluded at 3:45 PM with the national anthem.

                                       

🌺 Day 20 – A Smooth Physics Session on Lightning Safety

The twentieth day began with the morning assembly at 9:20 AM. The morning session had no allotted classes, giving time for organizing teaching materials and preparing upcoming lessons. At 12:15 PM, we performed the noon meal duty. During the 5th period, I handled a Physics class in 8C on Lightning Conductor and Lightning Arrester from Static Electricity. The students showed active interest in learning how these devices protect buildings. No further classes were assigned in the afternoon. The school day ended at 3:45 PM with the national anthem.

🌿 Day 21 – Introducing Magnets to an Enthusiastic Class

The twenty-first day started with the morning assembly at 9:20 AM. During the 1st period, I had a substitution class in 8C, where I taught Natural Magnets and Artificial Magnets from the unit Magnetism and Electricity. The students were enthusiastic and curious about the topic. At 12:15 PM, we carried out the noon meal serving duty. The afternoon session had no further classes, allowing time for preparing teaching aids and planning upcoming lessons. The day concluded at 3:45 PM with the national anthem.

🌻 Day 22 – Exploring the General Properties of Magnets

The twenty-second day began with the morning assembly at 9:20 AM. There were no classes in the morning, giving ample time to prepare materials and organize lesson plans. At 12:15 PM, we completed the noon meal serving duty. During the 5th period, I took a substitution class in 8C and taught General Properties of a Magnet from Magnetism and Electricity. Students participated well, and the class progressed smoothly. The day ended at 3:45 PM with the national anthem.

🎉 Day 23 – Revising Static  Electricity & Preparing for Exams

The twenty-third day began with the morning assembly at 9:20 AM. During the 1st period, I handled a Chemistry class in 9B on Catalyst and Its Nature from Chemical Kinetics. Students responded with interest and understood the key points clearly. At 12:15 PM, we performed the noon meal serving duty. In the 7th period, I took a class in 8C where I revised previously taught lessons and discussed important questions to support students’ preparation for the upcoming Christmas examination. The day concluded at 3:45 PM with the national anthem.

🥰Week 4 of Second Phase Teaching Practice at St. Margaret’s Girls High School, Kundara

🌼 Day 14 – Exploring Chemical Reactions Through Simple Examples

The fourteenth day began as we reached the school at 9:00 AM and signed the register. The morning assembly at 9:20 AM included the prayer, pledge, thought, news reading, and national anthem. During the 1st period, I handled a Chemistry class in 9B, teaching Combination and Decomposition Reactions from the unit Chemical Kinetics. Through simple examples and clear explanations, the students were able to identify and differentiate between both reaction types. At 12:15 PM, we completed the regular noon meal serving duty. The afternoon session had no further classes assigned, giving me time to review the morning lesson and prepare teaching materials for upcoming topics. The day concluded at 3:45 PM with the national anthem.

🌺 Day 15 – An Observation Day with Active Participation

The fifteenth day started with the morning assembly at 9:20 AM. There were no classes for me in the morning session, so I utilized the time to prepare teaching aids for the next lessons. At 12:15 PM, we performed the noon meal serving duty. During the 5th period, I took a Physics class in 8C on Charging by Induction from Static Electricity. The class was interactive and students responded well. In the 6th period, I had my optional observation in 9B, observed by Smitha Teacher, where I taught Double Decomposition and Displacement Reactions from Chemical Kinetics. The observation session went smoothly with active student participation. The school day ended at 3:45 PM with the national anthem.

🌿 Day 16 – A Quiet Day for Planning & Preparation

The sixteenth day began with the morning assembly at 9:20 AM. I had no assigned classes throughout the day, so I used the time effectively to prepare teaching aids and arrange resources for upcoming lessons. At 12:15 PM, we completed the noon meal serving duty. The afternoon session continued calmly, giving space to observe the school environment and support teachers when needed. The day ended at 3:45 PM with the national anthem.

🌻 Day 17 – Diagnostic Test & an Engaging Substitution Class

The seventeenth day began with the regular morning assembly at 9:20 AM. During the 1st period, I conducted a diagnostic test in 9B to assess students' prior knowledge and identify areas requiring remediation. In the 4th period, I handled a substitution class in 8C, teaching Electroscope and Capacitor from Static Electricity. The students were curious and engaged eagerly with the topic. At 12:15 PM, we carried out our noon meal serving duty. The afternoon session had no further classes, allowing space to prepare teaching materials for upcoming lessons. The day concluded at 3:45 PM with the national anthem.

🎉 Day 18 – Teaching Chemical Kinetics & Lightning Concepts

The eighteenth day started with the morning assembly at 9:20 AM. During the 1st period, I took a Chemistry class in 9B on Nature of Reactants and Concentration of Reactants from Chemical Kinetics. At 12:15 PM, we performed the noon meal serving duty. In the 7th period, I had a Physics class in 8C, where I taught Distribution of Electric Charges and Lightning from Static Electricity. The students found the topic interesting as it related to natural phenomena they had observed. The day ended at 3:45 PM with the national anthem.