WEEK SEVEN OF TEACHING PRACTICE

       

        

         This week was very satisfying. Everything was planned and organized well. I no longer feel nervous during my classes. I also have a good relationship with my students. Every afternoon this week, I helped distribute meals to the students. I also handed out midterm exam papers and recorded their marks in the register.

        I spent some time learning about the school’s laboratory, ICT, and sports training programs. The school offers more than 15 sports categories, and some new sports, like Wushu, were introduced this year. The school is very supportive of extracurricular activities for the students.

        While teaching "The Nightingale and the Rose" this week, I had to present an emotional scene where the nightingale sacrifices its life. I tried to make the students feel an emotional connection to the nightingale, which helped them understand the story better. They felt sorry for the bird.

        On Friday, I had my third observation by my option-in-charge, Rekha miss. Many teachers were on leave, so I had to take substitution classes. I had to take a combined class of 8A and 8B with about 50 students because the HM asked me to. This was unusual since I usually only teach 8B.

        I was worried because I didn’t have enough materials and activity cards for such a large class. But I couldn’t say no to the headmistress, so I accepted the challenge. I adapted my teaching style, being strict and giving clear directions to maintain class decorum.

        By the end of the day, I learned something important: I can handle challenges. Teaching is not just about books; it's about being flexible and finding solutions to problems. I had to think fast and use whatever I had to make the class interesting for everyone. This experience taught me the importance of being adaptable and resourceful as a teacher.

        Also the school organized a special class for the Class 9 students about adolescence health and teenage issues. The session was led by Dr. Anjali Sharma, a child psychologist. We also attended the class. She explained the physical, emotional, and social changes that occur during adolescence. The students were very engaged, and Dr. Sharma included interactive activities like group discussions and role-playing to make the session more relatable.