Nimisha Shaji

Week 3 of Phase 2 teaching practice was both demanding and meaningful, as it marked the final week of our one-day teaching practice in January. I had classes in 8A, where I continued teaching the chapter “Village of the Watermills” by Akira Kurosawa. In addition to my scheduled class, I was also assigned substitution periods, which required flexibility and quick classroom management. Teaching Village of the Watermills helped me deepen my engagement with the text as well as with the learners. I focused on guiding students to understand the values highlighted in the lesson, such as simplicity, harmony with nature, and contentment. The students were attentive and participated actively during discussions, especially when the lesson was linked to real-life situations. This reinforced my belief that meaningful learning happens when literature is connected to students’ lived experiences. Handling substitution classes was a new learning experience. Though unplanned, it helped me develop confid...

Teaching Practice –Week 2 The second week of my teaching practice during Phase 2 was both engaging and demanding, as it offered opportunities to handle regular classes as well as substitution periods. I was allotted Class 8A, where I continued teaching the chapter “Village of the Watermills” by Akira Kurosawa. Entering the classroom with greater confidence than the previous week, I felt more comfortable managing the class and guiding discussions around the text. The lesson focused on helping students understand the village setting and the deeper message of harmony between humans and nature. Students actively responded to questions, and their answers showed a growing interest in the narrative and its themes. I tried to encourage participation by asking simple, thought-provoking questions and appreciating their responses, which created a positive classroom atmosphere. In addition to my regular classes, I was assigned substitution periods. Though unplanned, these sessions helped me develo...

Second Phase – Second Internship The second phase of my second internship began on 12/01/2026 (Monday). During this week, I was allotted regular teaching periods in Class 8 every day, which helped me gain continuity in teaching and better understand the learners’ needs. Along with the allotted classes, I also handled substitution periods, giving me exposure to different classes and situations.NMMS classes were conducted alongside regular teaching, which enhanced my classroom management and coordination skills. Overall, the week was productive and enriching, as it strengthened my confidence, time management, and adaptability as a prospective teacher.