WEEKLY REFLECTION- 4

TEACHING PRACTICE PHASE- 1

WEEKLY REFLECTION- 4

Date: 4 August – 8 August 2025

School: St. Mary’s HSS, Kizhakkekara

The fourth week of my teaching practice, from 4th to 8th August 2025, was a very engaging and memorable one, filled with both classroom teaching and co-curricular responsibilities. This week I handled both Mathematics lessons as well as substitution periods in different classes, and I also experienced my first observation by the college teacher.

On 4th August (Monday)

 I taught the class during the third period where I focused on problem solving related to the Mid-section of a Triangle under the chapter Parallel Lines. Students participated actively and solved both simple and complex problems, which strengthened their understanding.

On 5th August (Tuesday) 

I introduced a new concept – Triangle Centres – through an interesting story of three brave travelers. This innovative approach created curiosity, and the students listened carefully. In the afternoon, I engaged in substitution duty with Class 8F where I also collected and worked on Sociometric data, which turned out to be an enjoyable session for the students.

On 6th August (Wednesday) 

The school observed Hiroshima Day, which was commemorated with posters and collages prepared by students under the guidance of teachers and trainees. I also conducted my regular class in the 4th period and later took a Diagnostic test in a substitution period to evaluate the students’ grasp of the Parallel Lines chapter. The test went smoothly, and the students performed better than expected.

On 7th August (Thursday)

I had my first formal observation by my college teacher, Nisha Miss, during the 2nd period. I introduced the new chapter Multiplication Identities and began with the concept of the product of sums. Though there were minor distractions, the session was generally successful, and I received positive feedback as well as constructive suggestions for improvement. In the 5th period substitution, I helped students solve problems related to the same topic.

On 8th August (Friday)

 I introduced another new concept, Multiplication with a Difference, during the first period substitution. Later in my 5th period regular class, I explained and solved problems on the same topic. The students were enthusiastic and actively engaged as they found the problems familiar from their previous year’s learning.