Week 3- Phase 2: Deepening Connections through Concepts and Classrooms ( 27/10/2025 to 31/10/2025)
"The best teachers are those who show you where to look, but don’t tell you what to see."
The third week of my Phase 2 teaching practice at GMGHS Thevally was filled with diverse experiences, deeper learning moments, and increasing confidence in managing multiple classes and topics. By now, I had become more comfortable with the school environment, students, and the flow of academic and co-curricular activities. Each day brought new challenges—whether it was rearranging lessons due to sudden schedule changes or handling new classes—but these opportunities helped me grow as a teacher and refine my classroom management and instructional skills.
Day 9 – 27/10/2025 - Monday
On the ninth day of my teaching practice, I had two periods as per my timetable—6th hour in 8B Chemistry and 7th hour in 9A Physics. I came prepared with all lesson plans, slides, and materials for activities. However, due to an extended morning assembly and a class meeting, my Chemistry hour was shifted to the 1st period, leaving limited time for a full lesson. So, I conducted a revision session revisiting the topics of acids and bases, asking students questions and revising key concepts to strengthen their understanding.
Later, I got two substitution periods in 9B Physics for the 3rd and 4th hours. During the 3rd hour, I taught the topic Mass and Weight using comparison methods and demonstrations with a spring balance and common balance. In the next hour, I took an ITM lesson on Freefall and Weightlessness, beginning with a story that sparked curiosity and deep conceptual discussions. The students actively engaged and connected their learning with real-world ideas.
In the afternoon, I took 9A Physics during the 6th hour, where I repeated the Mass and Weight topic with equal enthusiasm and clarity. The class went smoothly and the students found it easy to grasp the concept. In the 7th and 8th hour, i helped teachers to arrange the class for health realted class for all the class 8,9 students.
The day taught me the importance of flexibility in teaching. Despite schedule changes, the classes went well, and interactive teaching methods proved to be powerful in holding students’ attention and curiosity.
Showing equipments for measuring mass and weight
Day 10 – 28/10/2025 - Tuesday
On the tenth day, I had one scheduled period—6th hour in 8B Chemistry—but I also received multiple substitutions in 9B Physics, 9A Physics, and 8B Art. I began the day checking notebooks and preparing materials for my lessons.
In the 4th hour, I took 9B Physics and taught Circular Motion using real-life examples, slides, and videos. The class was interactive as we discussed centripetal force and acceleration. In the 5th hour, I conducted an ITM lesson in 9A Physics on Freefall and Weightlessness. The storytelling approach kept the students entertained and helped them relate easily to the scientific concepts.
In the 6th hour, my main class at 8B Chemistry was on Neutralisation. Students connected quickly since they had already seen the experiment earlier. I used videos to revisit the experiment and related it to real-life examples like antacids and neutralising soil acidity.
Later, I helped coordinate the Vigilance Awareness Week competitions, including poster-making and essay writing, and during the 8th-hour Art period, I let students express their creativity through singing, dancing, and mimicry.
This day was vibrant and full of diverse experiences. Managing both academic and co-curricular tasks gave me a broader sense of what teaching life truly entails—balancing instruction with joyful student engagement.
Neutralisation reaction Video shown and experiment is also done
Poster making - Vigilance Awareness week
Day 11 – 29/10/2025 - Wednesday
The eleventh day was affected by an educational strike, which meant there were no regular classes. Still, I reported to school as usual with the intention of using the day productively. Since students were absent, I took the opportunity to complete my records and reflective journal, prepare slides for upcoming lessons, and assist in monitoring students who were practicing for the school Kalolsavam.
Even in the absence of classroom teaching, the day reminded me that a teacher’s work extends beyond lessons. Preparation and observation are just as important as teaching itself.
Trainees are busy even without regular classes!
Day 12 – 30/10/2025 - Thursday
The twelfth day was both challenging and exciting. I had two regular classes—9B Physics (1st hour) and 9A Physics (6th hour)—but I was also asked to handle a 10th standard class as my concerned teacher had an inconvenience.
In 9B Physics, I taught Applications of Gravitational Concepts by solving “Let us assess” questions from the chapter. Students initially struggled with mathematical operations, but by guiding them step by step, they gained confidence. Later, I took 10B Physics and taught Solenoid and Magnetic Field. The live demonstration of a compass needle deflecting when current passed through the solenoid sparked immense curiosity. We discussed factors affecting magnetic field intensity and how to determine solenoid polarity using the right-hand rule.
In 9A Physics (6th hour), I taught Circular Motion, explaining centripetal force through real-life examples like satellites and the moon. During the 7th hour, I again took a substitution in 9A, where we revised Applications of Gravitational Concepts.
It was a fulfilling day as I handled both 9th and 10th standard classes efficiently. Teaching higher classes gave me confidence and experience in managing diverse learning levels.
Day 13 – 31/10/2025 - Friday
On this day, I had two periods as per timetable—9B Physics (4th hour) and 8B PT duty (6th hour)—along with a substitution in 10A Physics. The morning assembly featured a Vigilance Awareness programme by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation, where students who excelled in competitions were awarded.
In the 2nd hour, I taught Solenoid to 10A Physics, demonstrating magnetic field properties and polarity using practical examples and videos. Later, in the 4th hour, I started a new chapter, Buoyant Forces, in 9B Physics. Using simple activities like pushing a bottle and a cup into water, I guided students to discover the concept of buoyant force. A spring balance experiment helped them understand how to measure it. I repeated the same lesson plan in 9A Physics during a substitution period, where students showed equal enthusiasm.
In 8B PT duty, I organised exercises and games that helped students relax and enjoy learning through physical activity.
This day was well-balanced between theory, experiment, and activity. The hands-on experiments in Physics and interaction during games reminded me how learning can be joyful when students are both mentally and physically engaged.
Vigilance Awareness Special Assembly
The third week of my Phase 2 teaching practice was a blend of adaptability, creativity, and self-assurance. Handling extra substitutions, conducting competitions, and teaching both 9th and 10th standard classes helped me evolve as a more confident and versatile teacher. This week also showed me the importance of being ready for the unexpected—whether it’s a strike day or a new class assignment. Each experience strengthened my teaching skills and deepened my connection with the students and the school environment.
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