📚 First Week of Teaching Practice – PHASE I (July 16–18, 2025)

As a B.Ed. teacher trainee, one of the most awaited milestones in our course is Teaching Practice—the moment when we step into real classrooms, not as students, but as teachers. That moment finally arrived for me on July 16, 2025.

I was allotted to St. Johns Higher Secondary School, Mattom, along with six fellow trainees. Our group included:  Hannan, and Parvathy S. Kumar and myself from the physical science option.Amrutha , Aiswarya N, Leshmipriya from English option  and Aiswarya Sivan from Natural Science option. We reached the school filled with excitement, nervousness, and high hopes.



🗓️ Day 1: A Whirlwind Start

The first day was packed with substitution periods. From Classes 5 to 9, we found ourselves moving in and out of classrooms, filling in wherever needed. Though it was hectic, it gave us a chance to observe the students, get familiar with the school environment, and experience the unpredictability of teaching. It was an amazing experience, full of new learnings and meaningful moments.

🗓️ Day 2: Meeting My Class – 8B


The second day followed a similar pattern of substitutions. However, what made it special was that I had my first official class during the third period — Class 8B. It was an introductory session, and I used the opportunity to interact with the students, learn their names, and talk to them about their ambitions and interests.

To my delight, the students were friendly, attentive, and cooperative. Their positive response gave me confidence and made me feel welcome. Overall, it was a productive and heartwarming day.




🗓️ Day 3: A Pause for a Strike


Unfortunately, the third day coincided with a strike, so regular classes were suspended. However, as trainee teachers, we were still required to report to school. Though we didn’t get to engage with the students, we made use of the time for lesson planning and other class-related preparations.

Though it was a short week, and we had limited opportunities for actual classroom teaching due to the strike, the beginning of our teaching practice was meaningful and encouraging. We got a glimpse into the real-world challenges and joys of teaching. Most importantly, we began building relationships—with both students and fellow teachers—that will shape our journey ahead.



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