Day 2 : School Internship Phase 2

During my lesson planning for 8 A, I chose the topic of Compound Interest, but upon reflection, I realized that the students lacked the foundational understanding of simple interest and basic arithmetic concepts. As a result, I had to adjust my approach to ensure that they first grasped the foundational concepts before moving on to compound interest. I started by introducing them to the formula for simple interest and explaining how it differs from compound interest, emphasizing the importance of understanding the growth of money over time. However, I had to scale back the content further because students were struggling even with basic calculations. I spent more time reinforcing concepts like percentages, basic multiplication, and division, which are essential for solving interest-related problems. I found that using visual aids, such as simple graphs, helped to illustrate the concept of interest accumulation, which eventually made the students more engaged. The pace was slower than I initially planned, but I felt that this was necessary for ensuring that the students gained a solid understanding before moving on to more complex topics like compound interest. In the end, I decided to reduce the scope of the lesson by focusing more on practical examples and less on theoretical concepts to make the material more accessible and relatable to the students.

Similarly, for 9 C, the topic I had chosen was Area of Circle. Initially, I planned to introduce students to the formula and give them several problems to solve. However, I quickly noticed that they struggled with basic geometry concepts such as understanding the relationship between radius, diameter, and circumference. This gap in knowledge meant that I had to adjust my lesson plan to first reinforce these fundamental concepts before diving into the area of the circle. I started by using real-life objects like circular objects and diagrams to help the students visualize and understand the concepts better. I focused on helping them recognize the importance of the radius and diameter and their connection to the circle's area. Afterward, I provided more guided practice with problems that focused on calculating the area, beginning with simple numbers before gradually introducing more complex scenarios. I was able to condense the lesson by focusing only on the essentials, and I avoided overwhelming the students with unnecessary details. The goal was to give them a clear understanding of the formula and its application without delving too deeply into advanced geometric concepts that might have been too challenging at their current level.

Overall, my teaching experience at GGHSS Karamana was both rewarding and challenging. It was clear that the students needed more foundational support than I had initially anticipated. I learned to be more flexible in my approach and to prioritize basic understanding before advancing to more complex topics. I also discovered that pacing and simplification are key when teaching concepts that build upon previous knowledge. This experience helped me realize the importance of assessing students' prior knowledge before planning lessons and adapting my teaching methods to meet their needs. The students' progress may have been slower than I initially expected, but I felt that it was important to ensure that they fully understood the fundamentals before moving on to more advanced material.

There were First aid Orientation class as a part of Shakthi mission.