AMALA JACOB

 Day 17. Monday  Monday was a calm yet productive working day at school. As I did not have any regular teaching hours scheduled, I remained in the classroom as part of my duty and made effective use of the available time. During the first hour, I was assigned a substitution period, where I successfully managed the class and maintained proper discipline. The rest of the day was spent constructively by completing pending academic work and preparing lesson plans for upcoming classes. Although no special programmes or official events were conducted on this day, it provided valuable time for academic planning and professional responsibilities, making the day meaningful and well-utilized. Day 18  Tuesday The 18th day of teaching practice was engaging and productive, as I handled two periods with the 8th standard during the 4th and 6th hours. In the 4th period, I introduced the topic “Three Measures” from the chapter Ratios. Since it was a new concept for the students, the lesso...

 Day 12 Monday I did not have any regular teaching periods on this day, but I received a substitution period in the morning session for class 8F. During this period, I introduced a new chapter, Decimal Forms, and taught the topic Earlier Forms. The lesson was initiated using a real-life example related to decimals and fractions, which helped students understand the practical significance of the concept. Students showed interest and participated actively in the discussion. There were no special programs conducted on this day, and the school closed at 4:00 p.m. Day 13 Tuesday I had teaching hours during the fourth and sixth periods in class 8F. In the fourth period, I introduced the topic Some Other Fractions, which focuses on converting fractions into decimal forms. The sixth period was a continuation of the same lesson, during which students were guided through additional practice questions. A few students required extra support, and I provided individual clarification to help them...

 Day 6   Monday Although I did not have any regular teaching hours, I received a substitution period during the sixth hour in 8F. I utilized this period to teach Equal Chords from the chapter Circles. The class was divided into groups, and a simple activity was conducted to demonstrate the concept effectively. An application-level problem related to the topic was also discussed to strengthen students’ understanding. Students actively participated in the session, making the class engaging and productive. Day 7 Tuesday I reached the school on time and had two regular teaching hours. During the fourth period, I handled a problem-based lesson on Equal Chords, where students were given two problems to solve and prove step by step. Students participated actively and engaged well with the activity. In the sixth period, I continued with a short problem-based lesson on the same topic, which included one problem and was sufficient for the day. Overall, the day was productive, and I...

 Day 2 - Tuesday  On the second day of my second phase of teaching practice, I was actively engaged in teaching sessions across different classes. I handled a class in 8F and also had regular as well as substitution periods in my practice class, 8F. During the first hour, I got a substitution period in 8F, which I effectively utilized to introduce a new chapter, Circles. I explained the basic ideas and properties related to circles, helping students become familiar with the new concept. In the fourth period, I taught the topic Diameter. The class was divided into groups, and two group activities were conducted to enhance conceptual understanding. A PowerPoint presentation was also used to support the explanation and make the class more engaging and interactive. The sixth period focused on Problems on the Diameter, which involved a construction activity. Students actively participated in the construction process and showed keen interest throughout the session. Their involvement...

 The second phase of my teaching practice commenced on 3rd November 2025. Just like the first phase, I was allotted Vimala Hridaya Girls Higher Secondary School, Kollam, which gave me a sense of familiarity and confidence as I stepped into this new phase. During this phase, I was assigned Class 8F as my practice class. Meeting the students again in a new phase of teaching practice was both exciting and challenging, as it motivated me to improve my teaching strategies and classroom management skills. My concerned teacher was Miss Prameela Pious, whose guidance and support played an important role in helping me plan and execute my lessons effectively. The first week of the second phase helped me settle into the classroom environment quickly. It provided me with opportunities to reflect on my strengths, identify areas for improvement, and apply the feedback received during the first phase. Overall, the beginning of this phase marked an important step in my professional growth as a tea...