Weekly Reflection – Second Week (FIRST PHASE)

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Date: July 21 – July 26, 2025

“The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery.”
— Mark Van Doren

The second week of my teaching practice at Government HSS Anchalummood felt more settled and productive compared to the first. With every class, my confidence is steadily growing, and I’m starting to feel a stronger bond with the students of Class 8F.

Though I was absent on Monday and there was a holiday on Tuesday, the rest of the week was packed with meaningful teaching experiences.

On Wednesday, I completed the final stanza of the poem “The Seven Ages of Man” by William Shakespeare — the powerful lines beginning with "Last scene of all...sans teeth, sans eyes, sans taste, sans everything." This wrapped up the poem beautifully and gave the students a full picture of Shakespeare's metaphor of life.

Friday was dedicated to activity-based learning related to the poem. I introduced games and reflective writing tasks that encouraged students to think about the roles they play in their own lives and how they connect with the different ages discussed in the poem. The students responded with great enthusiasm, making the session lively and insightful.

On Saturday, I began the new prose chapter, “Little Things Matter” by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, and covered the section "From This to That". Teaching this lesson gave students a glimpse into Kalam’s values and his deep belief in the power of small, everyday actions. I used charts, flashcards, activity cards, and the blackboard to enhance understanding and engagement.

My classes this week were observed by Sri Vidya Ma’am, whose feedback and presence were encouraging.

Beyond the classroom, I was also in charge of the drawing competition and handled discipline duty during the PTA meeting on Friday. The school also conducted Malayalam quizzes based on Vaikom Muhammad Basheer, which added a festive academic touch to the week.

Overall, this week was joyful and fulfilling. I encountered no major challenges, and I truly believe every experience added something valuable to my growth. As I move forward, I hope to design more student-centered lessons and continue learning from every moment.




Lesson plan 5
Lesson : The Seven Ages of Man by William Shakespeare
Topic :Last scene of......... taste,sans everything
Activity Given: Write 3-4 lines about why Shakespeare calls this stage "second childishness"
Resources :Chart, activity card, flashcards

Lesson Plan 6 
Lesson : The Seven Ages of Man by William Shakespeare
Topic : Activities of the poem
Activity : Complete the activity from page no.22
Resources: Activity card, Flashcards 

Lesson plan 7 
Lesson : Little Things Matter by A P J Abdul Kalam 
Topic :Every morning a.... light for me 
Activity Given: Prepare a profile of A P J Abdul Kalam 
Resources: Chart, activity cards, flashcards 

Lesson plan 8
Lesson : Little Things Matter by A P J Abdul Kalam 
Topic :Samsuddin new agency..... a strange way 
Activity Given: Interview an elder in your family about how they got news when they were young. Write 4-5 sentences about that.
Resources: Chart, activity cards, flashcards 

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