(Week 7 - 08/09/2025 to 12/09/2025) BACK TO THE CLASSROOM RHYTHM: WEEK 7 OF MY TEACHING PRACTICE
“Teaching is the art of awakening curiosity, shaping knowledge, and building connections every single day.”
The week after the festive Onam break brought a gentle but determined return to school life. With classrooms slowly filling up again and students settling into routine, each day unfolded with a different rhythm—sometimes brisk with lessons and experiments, sometimes quietly reflective. From guiding students through the laws of motion to leading playful PT sessions and even interacting with parents for the first time, this week offered a perfect mix of teaching, learning, and meaningful connections.
Day 30 -08/09/2025 - Monday
The first day back after the Onam break carried a quiet, almost sleepy energy. Many students were still away, and it felt like both the school and we trainees needed a gentle restart. Morning assembly began with a special visit from officials of Deshabhimani newspaper and the former mayor of Kollam, inaugurating a programme to supply free newspapers to the school for the rest of the year. They even announced a quiz competition to be held three months later based on these daily issues, adding a spark of excitement for the days ahead. Once the assembly dispersed, classes resumed their rhythm. My timetable included three periods: the 6th hour with 8B Chemistry, the 7th hour with 9A Physics, and a surprise substitution during the 5th hour with 9B Physics. I arrived prepared—with slides, videos, and extra lesson plans ready for any change. In each class, I began by chatting with students about their Onam celebrations and exam experiences, reassuring them not to feel disheartened by their marks. Both Physics periods explored the concept of momentum. I connected the idea to everyday situations before showing a video and an interactive simulation of Newton’s cradle, encouraging students to experiment and discover the factors affecting momentum. We then worked through numerical problems together, and I left them with homework to deepen understanding. In 8B Chemistry, we recapped corrosion and moved into prevention of rusting, using familiar objects and real-life examples to anchor the lesson. The atmosphere was lively yet focused, and the smooth flow of discussions made the session particularly satisfying. Later, with extra time, I helped clean the biology lab and began checking Class 9 Physics Onam exam papers—another small way to support the department. Our trainee team also started planning the upcoming school-based activity and conscientization programme. By the end of the day, I felt re-energized: a gentle but productive return to the heartbeat of school life after the festive pause.Deshabhimani - Aksharamuttam newspaper program
Day 31 - 09/09/2025 - Tuesday
The second day after the Onam break unfolded at a calmer pace, yet it carried a quiet sense of purpose. With only two scheduled periods—6th hour with 8B Chemistry and 7th hour PT duty for 9A—I arrived well-prepared with lesson plans, activities, and even backup materials for possible substitutions. The morning slipped by productively as I checked notebooks, entered Onam exam marks, and helped serve the midday meal, a simple duty that always feels grounding. After lunch, I stepped into 8B to teach Alloys and Metals in the Human Body. Using slides and everyday examples, I guided the class through the theoretical content, pausing often for repeated explanations so the concepts would stay fresh in their minds. The students responded attentively, and the lesson flowed with ease. In the final hour, PT duty with 9A brought a change of pace: light exercises followed by cheerful games that left everyone, including me, refreshed. The day closed without rush or tension—a smooth, satisfying blend of teaching, quiet administrative work, and a touch of playful energy that balanced academics with mThursday
Pt scenes
Day 32 - 10/09/2025 - Wednesday
Today began briskly with my lone scheduled class in the first hour—9B Physics. I was fully prepared with slides and an extra lesson plan in case of substitutions, which turned out to be a wise choice. In the opening period we explored the rate of change of momentum, deriving its equation step by step and solving problems together. Students worked out calculations on their own while I guided them through each interpretation. Later, during a fourth-hour substitution with the same class, we naturally progressed to Newton’s Second Law of Motion, connecting the rate of change of momentum to force. I introduced the familiar equation F = ma, explained its derivation, and gave a simple application problem as practice. An eighth-hour substitution in 8B Chemistry brought a lively, experiment-filled session on reactions of metals with atmospheric air. Beginning with everyday observations—aluminium and iron losing their shine—I demonstrated sodium cutting, sandpapering of a metal sheet, and the burning of a magnesium ribbon. Students eagerly recalled earlier lessons, wrote the equation for magnesium oxide formation, and watched magnesium oxide dissolve to form magnesium hydroxide. When red litmus turned blue, the class grasped first-hand that metal oxides are basic. Their excitement, including a suggestion about making natural litmus from hibiscus, made the lesson memorable. Between classes, I tabulated Onam exam art marks for 8A, helped shift classrooms for maintenance, and worked on my reflective journal. Our trainee team also secured permission to hold the school-based activity and conscientization programme on Monday and Tuesday. The day felt long but rewarding—a satisfying mix of structured teaching, unexpected opportunities, and the spark of discovery that only real experiments can bring.
Class 8B experiments
Day 33 - 11/09/2025 - Thursday
The day began with a crisp first-hour session in 9B Physics, where I guided students through the applications of Newton’s laws. We worked through numerical problems together, step by step, and I enjoyed seeing their confidence grow with each solution. A third-hour substitution kept the momentum going: I introduced the concept of impulse of force, linking it to familiar situations before presenting the impulse–momentum principle and its equation. I also handed back their Onam exam papers, clarified tricky answers, and made necessary corrections—a valuable moment of feedback and learning. By the sixth period, it was time for 9A Physics. We revisited the fundamentals of momentum, then carefully derived the rate of change of momentum, solving practice problems to cement understanding. Their exam papers, already distributed at noon, gave us another chance to discuss improvements and clear doubts. Though the schedule left little breathing room, the day felt smooth and satisfying. Between guiding students through challenging concepts and helping them reflect on their exam performance, I ended the day tired but genuinely happy—grateful for the steady progress both they and I are making during this teaching practice.
Day 34 - 12/09/2025 - Friday
Today unfolded at a gentler pace, yet it offered fresh experiences that felt meaningful. With only one scheduled period—8B PT duty in the fifth hour—the morning gave me time to check and distribute 8B Chemistry notebooks and help our trainee team finalize content for the upcoming Monday–Tuesday programmes. I also joined the midday meal service, a small routine that always feels rewarding. During PT, I led the students through light exercises before introducing playful games like lion and goat, filling the playground with laughter. As it was their library period, I escorted them to the library, guided their book selections, and carefully recorded each title in the register before tidying and closing the space. The afternoon brought the day’s highlight: the PTA meeting. Sitting alongside my mentor teacher, Uma Miss, I spoke with many parents—listening to their perspectives and sharing insights about their children. It was my first real chance to interact with parents as a teacher-in-training, and it left me both reflective and grateful. Though the schedule was light, the experiences—especially engaging with families—made the day quietly memorable.
Pt duty
As the week came to a close, I felt a deep sense of progress—both in my students and in myself as a teacher-in-training. Every lesson, experiment, and interaction, whether in the physics lab, playground, or during the PTA meeting, added another layer to my understanding of what it truly means to teach. The festive pause of Onam faded into a steady rhythm of growth, making this week a memorable step forward in my teaching journey.
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