Back to School: Learning Beyond the Classroom

 

Weekly Reflection 
Week 6 (12 January 2026 – 16 January 2026)

Day 1 – Monday (12/01/2026)

After a short break due to the third semester examination, we resumed our teaching practice at Government High School, Thalachira by submitting the official permission letter to the Headmaster. The day began with the Monday morning assembly. As per the timetable, I handled the first period and also a substitution period in the same class. We carried out routine duties such as noon meal duty and dispersal duty. In addition, we assisted in conducting sports activities for the KG section and gave instructions to students regarding the Chief Minister’s Mega Quiz, making the day active and engaging.

Day 2 – Tuesday (13/01/2026)

Today was a regular school day during which we performed routine responsibilities including noon meal duty and dispersal duty. I handled a substitution period and managed the class effectively. On this day, government officials (BLOs) visited the school for the SIR process and occupied our usual place in the library. As a result, we adjusted ourselves by sitting in the Sanskrit classroom. This experience helped us understand the importance of adaptability and cooperation within the school environment.

Day 3 – Wednesday (14/01/2026)

Today was both productive and memorable. Along with routine duties such as noon meal duty and dispersal duty, I handled a class in 8A as per the timetable.The school achieved a significant milestone when Devasritha Ram of class 9B qualified for the State Level Kalolsavam in Ashtapathi and secured an A grade, which was a proud moment for the entire school. On the same day, our peer Keerthy had a class observation conducted by Sreelakshmi Teacher, which provided valuable insights into effective teaching practices. I also collected required data from the school for my case study, making the day academically enriching.

Day 4 – Friday (16/01/2026)

It was Friday, and classes began at 9:30 a.m. As per the timetable, I handled the first period in class 9B, and the teaching session went smoothly with active student participation. It was a regular day with routine duties such as noon meal duty and dispersal duty. On this day, the school organized a study tour for students from classes 1 to 9 to Vagamon. While some students participated in the tour, the majority were present in the classroom. Despite a few absentees, the classroom atmosphere remained positive, and learning activities continued without disruption.