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17 November 2025 – 21 November 2025 “The best teachers show you where to look, but don't tell you what to see".  The third week of my second phase teaching practice was steady, busy, and truly enriching. It offered a blend of routine classroom teaching, academic responsibilities, and additional school duties that broadened my experience as a trainee teacher. Throughout the week, I handled multiple classes and felt my confidence growing as I managed lessons, substitutions, and learner interactions. Students have now become familiar with my teaching style; they respond actively, engage willingly in discussions, and approach activities with enthusiasm. This week involved several substitution duties , allowing me to observe different classes and gain deeper understanding of learner diversity. I was also assigned discipline duty , which helped me practice patience, classroom control, and positive behaviour management. Additionally, I participated in library work , which include...

 10 NOVEMBER 2025 - 14 NOVEMBER 2025  "The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery.” — Mark Van Doren This week marked the second week of my second phase teaching practice, and unlike the previous one, it was a full five-day working week from Monday to Friday. Each day offered new learning experiences, new responsibilities, and many meaningful interactions that continue to shape me as a budding teacher. I handled five classes throughout the week, and with every session, I felt myself becoming more confident, more connected, and more grounded in my role. My rapport with the students has visibly strengthened — they now greet me with excitement, respond actively, and participate with genuine interest. Academically, I continued with the lesson portions assigned to me and ensured that every class included a balance of explanation, interaction, and reinforcement. I used flashcards, charts, activity cards, and quick warm-up questions to keep the lessons engaging and student...

Our second phase of teaching practice began on 5th November 2025 at GHSS Anchalummood . I am truly glad to continue this journey with my friends Aleena and Aiswarya , just as we did in the first phase. Returning to the same school felt both familiar and refreshing, as we were warmly welcomed by the teachers and students. Since this week was a short one, with only Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday as working days, we mainly focused on getting back into the classroom routine and re-establishing rapport with our students. I was assigned to continue teaching English, and I began revising the lessons from the previous phase while introducing new portions. The students responded with great enthusiasm, making the sessions lively and interactive. The highlight of this week was Friday’s celebration of the school’s victory in the Sub-District Championship . The entire campus was filled with excitement as students and teachers joined together to celebrate the success. A rally was conducted to ...

Day 37 – Day 40: 6 October – 9 October 2025 “Every ending is a new beginning — teaching may pause, but the learning never stops.” The tenth week of my teaching practice marked the final week of the first phase , making it both memorable and emotional. It was a short yet eventful week filled with learning, laughter, and reflections. Along with completing the prose Engine Trouble by R.K. Narayan, our school also hosted the  School Youth Festival , which added great vibrancy and excitement to the atmosphere. From 6th to 8th October , the youth festival brought the entire school alive with performances, competitions, and creativity. Around 90 events were conducted, and the majority of the students participated enthusiastically in various categories — from literary and cultural events to art and music. Watching my students perform confidently and cheer for their friends was a heartwarming experience. It reminded me of how education goes beyond textbooks — it’s also about nurturi...

  Day 33 – Day 35: 27 September – 4 October 2025 “Teaching is not just about finishing lessons; it’s about creating experiences that last beyond the classroom.” The ninth week of my teaching practice was a short yet meaningful one, marked by engaging lessons and cheerful school events. On 27th September 2025 , I began a new prose lesson – Engine Trouble by R.K. Narayan. This story, known for its humor and wit, immediately caught the students’ attention and curiosity. On the first day, I covered the portion from “There came to” to “at short notice.” The students enjoyed listening to the funny situation described by the narrator and were eager to share their thoughts. The activity for the day was a creative one — students wrote a short paragraph about a funny or strange prize they would like to win and what they would do with it. Their responses were imaginative and full of laughter, setting a positive tone for the new chapter. After a short break due to the Gandhi Jayan...

  Day 29 – Day 33:  22 September - 26 September 2025 “Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” – W.B. Yeats This week marked another significant phase in my teaching practice at GHSS Anchalummood, filled with both classroom learning and co-curricular engagements. I reached school at 9.20 a.m. each day, prepared to continue my teaching journey with renewed energy. I successfully completed the chapter The Day My World Changed by Malala Yousafzai using ICT-based teaching methods. The use of technology not only enhanced student engagement but also made the text more relatable and interactive. Following the completion, I guided students through various textual activities , which helped reinforce their comprehension. Another focus of the week was introducing new grammar topics and methods. I used the Direct Method to teach Question Formation and employed the Advance Organizer Model to explain Subject and Predicate . These strategies encouraged act...