🌈 Eighth Week of Teaching Practice – Engaging Lessons and School Events

🌟 Day 33 – Momentum in Physics

The thirty-third day began with our usual routine. We reached the school at 9:00 AM, signed the register, and attended the morning assembly at 9:20 AM with prayer, pledge, and national anthem. During the 3rd period, I had a Physics class in 9C where I taught the topic Momentum from the unit Laws of Motion. At 12:15 PM, we carried out our regular noon meal serving duty.

In the afternoon session, a Science Quiz Competition for UP students was conducted in the science laboratory at 1:00 PM. We assisted in organizing the program and ensured the smooth conduct of the event. The day concluded at 3:45 PM with the national anthem, after which we signed the register and returned home.

🔬 Day 34 – ICT-Based Chemistry Lesson

The thirty-fourth day started with the usual school routine. After signing the register and attending the morning assembly, I had a Chemistry class in 8B during the 3rd period, where I taught Thermal Conductivity and Sonority using an ICT-based lesson from the unit Metals and Non-Metals.

At 12:15 PM, we performed our noon meal serving duty. In the afternoon session, I did not have any regular classes, so I utilized the time to prepare teaching aids and make arrangements for upcoming lessons. The day concluded at 3:45 PM with the national anthem, after which we signed the register and returned home.

🧪 Day 35 – Optional Observation and Gas Pressure

The thirty-fifth day began with our regular routine of signing the register and attending the morning assembly. During the 6th period, I had my optional observation in class 8B, teaching the topics Metallic Lustre and Hardness from the unit Metals and Non-Metals. The session was engaging, and the observation was completed successfully.

In the 8th period, I had a Physics class in 8D, where I introduced the topic Gas Pressure from the unit Pressure. At 12:15 PM, we performed our noon meal serving duty. The day concluded at 3:45 PM with the national anthem, after which we signed the register and returned home.

⚖️ Day 36 – Learning Chemistry Through a Courtroom Drama

The thirty-sixth day of our first phase teaching practice began with the regular school routine. We reached the school at 9:00 AM, signed the register, and attended the morning assembly with prayer, pledge, and national anthem. In the 3rd period, I handled a substitution class in 7B. At 12:15 PM, we performed our noon meal serving duty.

During the 5th period, I had a Chemistry class in 8B where I taught the topic Non-Metals from the unit Metals and Non-Metals through an innovative approach. The concept was presented as a courtroom drama, where students actively participated by taking on roles such as judge, prosecution lawyer, defence lawyer, and elements like Oxygen, Iodine, and Sulphur. This creative method made the class lively and interactive, helping students easily understand the characteristics and importance of non-metals while encouraging teamwork and imagination. The school day ended with the national anthem at 3:45 PM, after which we signed the register and returned home, feeling satisfied with a fun and meaningful learning experience.

🌬️ Day 37 – Pressure, Laws of Motion, and Sasthramela

The thirty-seventh day began with our regular routine. After signing the register and attending the morning assembly, I had a Physics class in 8D during the 2nd period where I taught Atmospheric Pressure from the unit Pressure. During the 3rd period, I had another Physics class in 9C, teaching the Second Law of Motion from the unit Laws of Motion.

At 12:15 PM, we performed our noon meal serving duty. In the afternoon session, the school conducted the school-level Sasthramela, and I was assigned in charge of the Embroidery, Fabric Painting, and Vegetable Printing events. Students actively participated and showcased their creativity. Following the competitions, an exhibition was conducted where the students proudly presented their works. The day concluded at 3:45 PM with the national anthem, after which we signed the register and returned home.

Innovative lesson plan - Non Metals👩‍🏫

Teaching science becomes more meaningful when learning is active and enjoyable. This innovative lesson plan on Non-Metals, designed using a courtroom role-play model, transforms the classroom into a “Court of Chemistry.” Through characters like judges, lawyers, and non-metal witnesses, students explore the properties, characteristics, and importance of non-metals in an engaging and memorable way. The approach encourages participation, critical thinking, and better concept understanding while making learning fun and student-centered.

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🌟 Seventh Week of Teaching Practice – Blending Academics with Arts

⚖️ Day 30 – Mass and Inertia

The thirtieth day of our first phase teaching practice began as usual with the morning routine. We reached the school at 9:00 AM and signed the register. At 9:20 AM, the assembly was conducted with prayer, pledge, and national anthem. During the 3rd period, I had a Physics class in 9C where I taught the topic Mass and Inertia from the unit Laws of Motion. At 12:15 PM, we performed our regular noon meal serving duty. In the afternoon session, I had no further classes and utilized the time for preparing teaching aids and lesson plans. The day ended at 3:45 PM with the national anthem, after which we signed the register and returned home.

📐 Day 31 – Mathematics Quiz and PE Observation

The thirty-first day of our first phase teaching practice began with the usual school routine. We reached the school at 9:00 AM and signed the register, followed by the morning assembly at 9:20 AM with prayer, pledge, and national anthem. During the 2nd period, a Physical Education observation was conducted in the science laboratory, where we arranged the students and they performed different asanas. In the 3rd period, I had a class in 8B where I taught the topic Electrical Conductivity from the unit Metals and Non-Metals.

At 12:15 PM, we performed our noon meal serving duty. At 1:00 PM, a Mathematics Quiz Competition was conducted for the high school students in the science laboratory, and we assisted in organizing the event. In the afternoon session, I had no further classes as the students were engaged in practice sessions for the upcoming Arts Day. The school day concluded at 3:45 PM with the national anthem, after which we signed the register and returned home.

🎭 Day 32 – Preparing for Arts Day

As we stepped into the thirty-second day of our first phase teaching practice, the school atmosphere was already filled with excitement and energy for the upcoming Arts Day celebrations. We reached the school by 9:00 AM, signed the register at the office, and attended the morning assembly at 9:20 AM with prayer, pledge, and the national anthem. I had no regular or substitution classes in the morning session, which allowed me to focus on other school activities.

At 12:15 PM, we carried out our regular noon meal serving duty. The afternoon session was completely devoted to Arts Day practice and preparations. Students were busy rehearsing for various programs such as dances, songs, and skits, and the campus was vibrant with creative enthusiasm. We assisted the teachers by helping to decorate the stage, arrange the desks and benches, and ensure everything was organized for the event. It was a meaningful experience to be part of the behind-the-scenes work that contributes to the success of school celebrations. The day concluded with the national anthem at 3:45 PM, after which we signed the register and returned home.

📝 KTET Examination Duty – September 18 & 19

On 18th and 19th September 2025 (Thursday and Friday), we had our K TET Category II and III Examinations. These days were fully dedicated to the exam, and we were unable to attend school for teaching practice.

✨ Sixth Week of Teaching Practice – Reflections and Experiences

The sixth week of our first phase teaching practice was filled with a balance of classes, special programs, and preparations. This week marked the reopening after the Onam vacation, and each day brought unique experiences that added value to our journey as trainee teachers.

📘 Day 25 – Back After Onam Holidays

The twenty-fifth day of our first phase teaching practice marked the reopening after the Onam vacation. We reached the school by 9:00 AM and signed the register. The morning assembly began at 9:20 AM with the prayer, pledge, and national anthem. During the 3rd period, I got an opportunity to handle a Physics class in 9c, where I taught the topic Newton’s First Law of Motion from the unit Laws of Motion. At 12:15 PM, we performed our noon meal serving duty. In the afternoon session, I had no regular classes and spent my free time preparing teaching aids and materials for upcoming lessons. The day concluded at 3:45 PM with the national anthem, after which we signed the register and returned home.

🔧 Day 26 – Introducing Metals and Non-Metals

The twenty-sixth day of our first phase teaching practice began with the regular morning routine as we reached the school by 9:00 AM and signed the register. The morning assembly started at 9:20 AM with the prayer, pledge, and national anthem. During the 3rd period, I had a class in 8B where I introduced a new chapter Metals and Non-Metals and taught the topic Malleability. At 12:15 PM, we performed our noon meal serving duty. I had no regular classes in the afternoon session, so I utilized the time for lesson preparation and updating my records. The day came to an end at 3:45 PM with the national anthem, after which we signed the register and returned home.

⚖️ Day 27 – Learning About Manometer

The twenty-seventh day of our first phase teaching practice began with the morning assembly conducted in the school ground, which included the prayer, pledge, and instructions from the Headmaster, and concluded with the national anthem. I had no regular or substitution classes in the morning session, so I spent the time preparing teaching aids and lesson materials. At 12:15 PM, we served the noon meal. In the afternoon session, during the 8th period, I had a class in 8D where I taught the topic Manometer from the unit Pressure. The class was engaging, and the students actively participated in the discussion. At 3:45 PM, the day concluded with the national anthem, after which we signed the register and returned home.

🌊 Day 28 – Applications of Pressure and Teens Club Inauguration

The twenty-eighth day of our first phase teaching practice began as usual. We reached the school at 9:00 AM and signed the register. At 9:20 AM, the assembly was conducted with the prayer, pledge, and national anthem. At 12:15 PM, we served the noon meal serving duty. In the afternoon session, I had a class in 8D during the 5th period, where I taught the topic Application of Liquid Pressure from the unit Pressure. In the 6th period, I handled a Chemistry class in 8B, where I introduced the topic Ductility from the unit Metals and Non-Metals. The last two periods were dedicated to the inauguration of the Teens Club, which was led by the Headmaster. A talk was also delivered by Ms. Anju K. S., Adolescent Health Counselor, on adolescent health awareness. The program concluded by 3:40 PM, after which the day ended with the national anthem, and we signed the register before returning home.

🙏 Day 29 – Special Blessing of the School

The twenty-ninth day of our first phase teaching practice started with a special occasion. We reached the school at 9:00 AM and signed the register. At 9:30 AM, a special prayer was conducted in the school, followed by the blessing of the school by a priest. During the 3rd period, I had a Physics class in 9c, where I taught the topic Inertia from the unit Laws of Motion. At 12:15 PM, we carried out our regular noon meal serving duty. I had no other classes in the afternoon session, so I utilized the time for preparing teaching aids and lesson plans. The day concluded at 3:45 PM with the national anthem, after which we signed the register and returned home.