Footsteps of Lakshmi

 Onam Celeberation          Today was the day our college celeberated Onam with pomp and festivites. It was a great day since there was a mega Thiruvathira which I took part in. Each and every student were assigned to take part in events. Even the onam sadya was appetizing. There were other stage programs which was a delight and games for our teachers. The program lasted for the whole day with the seniors and juniors of BEd, MEd and research scholars as well as teachers coming together to make it a success.

 26-08-2022 Last Day of Teacher Training Internship @     ST Goretti's HSS, Nalanchira The day finally came and I was feeling sad that we had to leave during the exam seasons as it prevented us from saying a proper goodbye to our students and our dear teachers.  Even during these days, students came to us to clear their doubts. Although it was our last day we still attended to our school duties and assisted teachers in their invigilation duties. At 11:15 we assembled at the Hm's office for a short vote of thanks session. I was in charge of the speech and thanked all the staff and students for their love and support. We also presented a thank you gift to the HM and also distributed some sweets. Then we had a photography session with the teachers. I can never forget the experience that I got from St Goretti school.     

 24-08-2022 and 25-08-2022                          Start of Onam Examinations      Today I reached school early to avoid getting scolded by HM. Everyone was busy with finding their exam halls, arranging the question papers, assigning duties and other facilities for students.  The exam was conducted in both forenoon and afternoon time. Forenoon time was for senior students while afternoon was for primary to 8th standard students.       After a short prayer, everyone departed for invigilation and discipline duties. BEd trainees were asked to assist the teachers during invigilation. Others were asked to discipline those students who had exams in the afternoon. It was a big challenge to make the students calm and silent.  25-08-2022     Today I reached school by 9 am and hopefully got to sign in the attendance book. As usual everyone was busy with the exams. ...

 22-08-2022 & 23-08-2022 Last Week @ ST Goretti's HSS      Today I reached school by 9:15 am. When I arrived prayer session was already over and the attendance book was kept locked inside as latecomers were not allowed to sign in the book. This was a negative for us and the HM would openly admonish us regarding this behaviour.          The rest of the day was spent in substitution timetables for primary school students. Tomorrow was the official start of Onam examinations and everyone was busy preparing for it. 23-08-2022     We were also busy doing school duties and would leave after 4:30 pm after completing the hostler duty. Teachers have become really attached to us and they would cheer us up even when the HM scolded us. We can't forget their love and positive attitude towards us. Everyone showed us care and motivated us whenever we felt any kind of difficulties while teaching.            ...

  Busy with Substitution Classes      Today I reached the school campus by 8:45am and took charge of morning discipline duties. After that everyone gathered for a short prayer and the HM gave us a warning to come early for the prayer. T hen the whole day was spent for substitution classes. It was fun to interact and teach these little children. Some of us still had to complete extra portions so I used this to observe their classes.                     The day was spent on record completion and project works.  19-08-2022              Today I reached the school campus by 8:45am. Everyone   gathered for a short prayer at 9:10am and then left for substitution duties. We were asked to engage even the all boy's classes which was a herculean task. Now some of the teacher trainees were taking extra portions as per their respective teacher's guidance. I...

  17-08-2022 Diagnostic Test & CONSCIENTISATION           I had reached the school at 9am and went for morning discipline duties. After that   we gathered for a short prayer at the HM's office.   During the first hour I gave a Diagnostic test for the students of 9th standard based on the Achievement test scores. After the test, class was over and the rest of the day was busy with substitution classes.       We visited all our teachers to give an update about our classes after getting the Achievement test scores. They gave us suggestions such as using Samagra app to make the class more interesting.           During the last hour we went to 9-C class to take our conscientisation class. The topic was on Stress and Stress Management". Students were very attentive and there was active interaction during class time. They shared their opinion about the stress that happens during examinations...

 16-08-2022                  Fun with Substitution Classes              Today I reached the school campus by 8:45am and took charge of morning discipline duties. After that everyone gathered for a short prayer and the HM gave us a warning to come early for the prayer.      During the first hour, I took class for 9th standard students. I made sure to get feedback from each student about myself and my teaching methods. Students thanked me for my lessons and then I gave a revision from Unit 2 chapters. Then the whole day was spent for substitution classes. Each class was a challenge since it was primary level and students were hyperactive. It was fun to interact and teach these little children. They also showcased their talents in front of the class which was a delight for me.      The day was spent in record completion and project works. I also gave a revision ...

 15-08-2022                                              Happy 75th Independence Day      Today I reached the school at 8 am to prepare for the Independence day programs. Students were assembled to get into their costumes of various freedom fighters such as Sarojini Naidu, Subhash Chandra Bose, Mahatma Gandhi, and so on. There were also costumes representing different states of India. The school also did a march and the day was complete with all kinds of stage events.  

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 12th August 2022         After reaching the school, we gathered for the prayer. The first hour was with 9 D students. Attendance was very low but the class was manageable. I continued with the story ' Song of the Rain'. Students answered a pop quiz after the class. I also made sure to give a quick recap of the previous class.  Today we had lunch duty and along with the other teachers and kitchen staff we served food to the children. It was a hectic job but we got plenty of satisfaction from doing it. The school and its students now has become more familiar for us. Work is yet to be completed and we are in a rush to finish everything before leaving the school. From 3:30 i went to do hostler duty.

         INNOVATIVE WORK REPORT INTRODUCTION      An innovative work can be defined as a " new idea, device or method". It is something original and more effective and as a consequence new that 'breaks into' the pupil . Two interesting dimensions of innovation including degree of novelty and type of innovation. Innovative work should be a catalyst to growth . Innovation may be linked to positive changes in efficiency, productivity, quality, competitiveness and intellectual development. Through innovative work the teacher can improve students performance by providing group work opportunities and resources to innovate. It is necessary to create and nurture an environment of innovation.   As part of my Innovative work assignments, I have created a Tabloid newspaper for the students. Proper planning has been done before the development of the learning material.  The present material aims to teach the topic "Racial discrimination and Civil ri...