EIGHTH WEEK (16/01/17-20/01/17)

              Teacher trainees from St Thomas college came to the school for their School Induction Program. I remembered how I used to feel during my starting days at BNV and how my feelings about the course has changed during the time. I encouraged them to take everything in positive sense while they shared their anxiety about the course. Most of them was thinking it as a burden and some of them even planned to quit it. I smiled at their this kind of reactions and shared my own experiences about having these kind of friends during the start of our course. I assured them that these thoughts are going to change for sure. Two trainees of Physical Science option and one from English option has become so close. 

             They observed my class and commented it was good. I felt happy to hear them say so even though I took it without any planning. I planned to conduct the achievement test on Monday 16th. But since they had to observe my class, I postponed it on Tuesday. My students did well in the exams. They got 75% marks as an average. On 20th I conducted innovative lesson plan in 8th std. They felt really interested in it. I showed them films and made them write scripts on it.

            Today evening, our HM asked us not to cover our noses while students cleaned their courtyard. I felt awkward about her   comment. How could she pass such an expression. How would she expect us to breath in  dust while walking only because the students are cleaning it. I planned to go and ask her about the basis behind it and suggest that it is better to advice students also to clean only after covering their nose. Every trainees left on Tuesday and the place has become silent again. Next week, I am going to start new chapter in both my classes. My innovative work is based on the films that allow them to teach the lessons they learn.
                   We planned to conduct a debate on the topic "Modern Food Habits" as our conscientisation program and designed the notice and asked permission from the HM. It is to be conducted on 25th Wednesday of this month.

ARE YOU READY TO DEBATE???

SEVENTH WEEK (09/01/17-13/01/17)

                   The second week of the month seemed similar to the last year. Everything has fallen into same places. My final observation has been on the first day. And I felt so relieved to have it completed. From now on my only consideration will only be the understanding of my students! My lesson was model oriented. Teacher has asked me to complete all the portions. I have less time and more to finish. Alice teacher has asked me to take classes in the Malayalam medium. I was not confident to teach in Malayalam. But I used some help from the others and did my best.
                 On Wednesday we took a half day leave to go to college to sign our CE marks. HM has asked to make our principal call her and ask permission. I met my friends after a long time. First year BEd students have arrived for their school induction program. When I saw their confusions, I remembered how I have behaved during my first year. Alice teacher has asked me to come at 8.30am on Friday for taking class for 10th standard. I was not enough confident to teach organic chemistry for them. But since she said she had to take urgent leave on Friday, I agreed to attend all her classes on that day. And it was a wonderful experience. Students also said my class was good. I felt satisfied. I am looking forward to taking more classes.
                 On Thursday there was a puppet show organised by the Corporation of Trivandrum. It was about giving awareness about the plastics and proper disposal of wastes at home. The health inspector gifted a kitchen bin to the Principal of the school. It was a good program and highly beneficial. I think such programs should be conducted once in a while at schools.

PUPPET SHOW ON SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL

SIXTH WEEK (04/01/17-06/01/17)

New YEAR...new BEGINNING!!!

             I am so excited to start my new life. First day after a long break. I was afraid to start it just like that. In every classes I have been the first day, I gave them messages to begin their life. Suni teacher as informed about the observation. Principal also visited our classes. I felt a little tensed about my interaction between students and me during the ICT oriented lessons. My peer commented that I had an excellent communication skill. My students also wished me good luck with English medium schools. Principal asked me to try to incorporate daily life experiences with the students.

          The second day of my new beginning was hectic. I fell ill and couldn't attend any class. I couldn't eat food or do things. On Friday, I discussed question paper. I had to correct 8th std papers. It was a good experience! Some of the students surprised me with marks. I have plenty of works to complete before I go back to college. I planned my class and my works accordingly. 

FIFTH WEEK (05/12/16-09/12/16)

            Monday felt too tired. It was like a hot summer day. I completed all the portions in 8th standard for their Christmas exam. I helped them draw a flow chart on all the topics of that chapter and revise. I was tensed about my own third semester exams and thought to study when I get free period. In all the classes that I had to attend for free periods, I asked students about their plans for Christmas and  new year.
                Tuesday was a holiday since Tamil Nadu chief minister Smt.Jayalalitha died. I completed my lesson plans. On Wednesday, I revised all the portions in 9th standard. The next two days were the days to give them notes. I felt satisfied to have finished every lessons for exam. I wished my students happy new year and merry Christmas. They asked to write autographs for them. They thought I wouldn't come back after the vacation. I wrote them my simple wishes. I have to prepare question papers for their exam. I hope I will get time during vacation.