Teaching practice weekly reflection

Weekly Reflection – Week 1

Date: 11/06/2025 – 13/06/2025

The first week of teaching practice was a meaningful beginning. On the first day (Monday), we were introduced to the school environment. We reached around 9:15 AM, submitted the permission letter from our principal, signed the register, and received our timetables. Though I didn’t teach on the first day, I attended my allotted classes and handled substitutions, using the time to build rapport with the students.

By Thursday (our second working day), I officially began teaching according to my lesson plan. I taught the chapter Pairs of Equations to 9th standard students, focusing on the topic Mental Math and Algebra. I started with a simple mental math problem and then demonstrated the algebraic method. I also conducted a group activity using activity cards. Although the explanation part was slightly challenging, the students were eager and cooperative.

Throughout the week, I handled several substitution classes in different grades, which helped me observe varying student behaviors and classroom dynamics. This initial exposure gave me confidence and highlighted areas for improvement, especially in time management and question design.