School Induction Programme

 School Induction Programme 

The School Induction Programme is an essential component of the B.Ed. curriculum that bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical teaching experience. It provides student-teachers with an opportunity to observe real classroom situations, understand school functioning, and familiarize themselves with teaching methodologies, classroom management, and the roles and responsibilities of teachers. Through direct interaction with teachers, non-teaching staff, and students, the programme helps aspiring teachers develop professional skills, confidence, and a deeper understanding of the school environment.

Day 1 (11/11/2024 – Monday).

The first day of the induction programme began with our arrival at the school around 9:00 a.m. We assembled near the gate and received instructions regarding school discipline and procedures. We met the Deputy HM, Rajeesh Sir, who handed over the attendance register and gave guidelines to be followed on campus. After marking attendance, we were assigned substitution duties. I, along with a fellow English trainee, entered Class 8A and interacted with students for the first time. Later, we were assigned substitution in Class 8I and supervised students on the playground due to the absence of the PT teacher. During lunch break, we visited different school blocks to gather information about the institution. In the fifth hour, we handled substitution in Class 8D. The last two hours were spent interacting with teachers and learning about the profession. We left the campus at 3:45 p.m.

Day 2 (12/11/2024 – Tuesday).

I reached the school at 9:15 a.m. and marked attendance in the office. I was assigned substitution duty in Class 8A during the first period. During the next two periods, I supervised students during their PT hour on the ground. In the fourth hour, I handled Class 8F and gave an introductory lesson on the chapter The Nightingale and the Rose. After lunch, I was assigned substitution in Class 8C. The remaining hours were used to meet teachers and learn about the school library facilities. We left the school campus at 3:45 p.m.

Day 3 (13/11/2024 – Wednesday).

I reached the school as usual and marked my attendance. I met the Principal and learned about the school and its functioning. I, along with my fellow English trainee, was assigned substitution duty in Class 10B for two periods. In the third period, we handled Class 8A and introduced the lesson The Unstoppable soul surfer . The fourth period was assigned as PT duty. During lunch break, I helped in serving lunch to students. In the fifth period, I observed a class handled by Bijili Ma’am in Class 9J. The remaining periods were spent learning more about the school environment. We left the campus at 3:45 p.m.

Day 4 (14/11/2024 – Thursday).

I reached the school by 9:00 a.m. and marked attendance. Students assembled for the morning assembly at 9:15 a.m. I was assigned substitution duty in Class 8M for the first two periods. In the third period, I requested an observation class from Indhulekha Ma’am and received permission. During the fourth hour, I observed her class on the poem Poetry. During lunch break, I served lunch to students. In the sixth hour, I was assigned substitution in Class 8B. The seventh hour was assigned as PT duty. I left the campus at 3:45 p.m.

Day 5 (15/11/2024 – Friday).

The final day of the induction programme began with my arrival at school by 9:00 a.m. After marking attendance, I visited the Principal for an interview during the first period. In the second period, I was assigned PT duty. During the third period, I, along with my fellow English trainee, handled Class 8F and taught The Nightingale and the Rose. The fourth period was assigned as substitution in Class 8A. During lunch break, I helped in serving lunch to students. In the fifth period, I was assigned substitution in Class 8I. In the sixth hour, I supervised students of Classes 8A and 8B. The classes ended at 3:45 p.m., after which we submitted the register to the Principal and left the campus by 4:00 p.m.