TEACHING PRACTICE PHASE II WEEK 7:18.12.2017 to 22.12.2017

REFLECTION ON SCHOOL EXPERIENCE : The second terminal exams continued this week also and the school closed for Xmas vacation on 21st December, Thursday.  The teacher trainees got exam duties during the afternoon sessions.  The Higher Secondary students were given extra class on  22.12.2017 as they were about to write the board exams this year. Two topics were taught this week in class IX from the next unit, bones and movements
CURRICULAR AND CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES : The topics types of muscles and structure of skeletal muscle was  taught to class IX students this week.  Types of muscles and their peculiarities were taught using ICT based method. 

OVERALL REFLECTION OF CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE

Types of muscle was taught was using ICT method slides showing smooth cardiac and skeletal muscles were used to familiarize the topic. The structure of skeletal muscle was explained using charts.

TEACHING PRACTICE PHASE II WEEK 6:11.12.2017 to 15.12.2017

REFLECTION ON SCHOOL EXPERIENCE : The second terminal examinations commenced on 12.12.2017 this week in the school. The second terminal exams were conducted during the forenoon and afternoon session for all classes.  Students were taught during the substitution periods when they didn't have exams.  A special assembly was conducted this week on Friday to felicitate and honor the student, SreeVishakh of class X.B. He was given the prize money of Rs 2000 by two members of Library Council for achieving first prize in the quiz conducted in association with the reading week conducted by the  department,  government of Kerala.
CURRICULAR AND CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES : Students of class VIII were taught the last topic regarding viruses from the unit why classification.  The class IX students were given a role play model and ICT based class for teaching the last two topics, Excretion in other animals and Excretion in plants respectively.  Diagnostic test was conducted for class IX students on Wednesday from the unit,  to maintain homeostasis. 
OVERALL REFLECTION ON CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE : Various techniques and methods were introduced to the students to make the learning more effective this week.  They were made familiar with the topics using the new methods and techniques mentioned in the lesson plan.

TEACHING PRACTICE PHASE II WEEK 5, 4.12.2017 to 8.12.2017

REFLECTION ON SCHOOL EXPERIENCE : Assembly was not conducted even this week. The students were back to their studies and regular schedules after kalolsvam. All of them returned to the school in flying colors.  Observation of class was done by the teachers this week at Sabarigiri H.S.S. All of our teachers visited the school this week.  My classroom observation was done by our option teacher,  Sreedevi.V.K on 5.12.2017 in class IX th.  Peer evaluation was conducted this week also by the teacher trainees.  Classes were taken on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday according to the timetable given. Two Peer evaluations were conducted on 04-12-2017. They were area of square taken by Laya in standard 8 and the School for Sympathy taken by Sutharya. English class of Arathy L R was evaluated. The topic was taken from the unit, The Boy and the Balloon. Our option teacher, Sreedevi V K did the class room observation  today. 

Suggestion made by the teacher

• Development of Lesson was improved a lot
• Could be explained well and more
• Black board writing was reduced
• Learning Aids were prepared well
• Eye contact were there
• Needs improvement in development of lesson and class management.
• Mass  answering could be reduced.
• Sound modulation could be improved.
• Assessment and evaluation good.
• Time Management good

CURRICULAR AND CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES :  Binomial nomenclature and Five Kingdom Classification was taught in 8th standard on Monday, 4.12.2017.  Binomial nomenclature was taught using cutouts showing the picture of Carl Linnaeus,  various plants and other organisms and charts showing the scientific names of different animals. The significance of kidney transplantation was taught in the observation class.  Our option teacher gave suggestions and feedback after the class. Liver diseases and its causes were taught on Friday using seminar method. 
OVERALL REFLECTION ON CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE :  Three lesson plans were completed this week according to the teaching manual.  The new methods and techniques used for teaching this week were ICT based in class VIII and by using constructivist model and seminar method in class IX.

TEACHING PRACTICE PHASE II : WEEK 4, 27.11.2017 to 30.11.2017

REFLECTION ON SCHOOL EXPERIENCE : School kalolsvam was conducted this week on 29.11.2017 at Government H.S.S, Aylara and our school was given holiday on that day as most of the students were participating in various cultural programs.  Assembly was not conducted this week also due to the final rehearsals.  Classes were taken by the teacher trainees according to the timetable and lesson plan this week also.  Reflective journal and daily diary were completed accordingly.  Peer Evaluation of Akhila's Class on the topic, respiration in plants was done on 27-11-2017. Seena's class was also evaluated this week. The Topic steps in the movement of oxygen through blood was evaluated.
CURRICULAR AND CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES :  Hierarchical classification by Carl Linnaeus was taught on 27.11.2017 in 8th standard. The topic,  Kidney diseases was taught to class IX on the same day during the fifth period. Hemodialysis was taught in ICR classroom using slides and videos showing the steps of hemodialysis on the next day. Classification of plants was taught to class VIII th students on 30.11.2011.The students and staff were busy with the final practice for group song,  Oppana, Def muttu etc and students participating in individual items such as monact and light music also were given guidance by the teachers. 
OVERALL REFLECTION ON CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE : Two topics were taught in class VIII and Two topics were taken in class IX and one of it was ICT based.