21.11.2016 to 25.11.2016

We reached school at regular time and signed the attendance register. We followed the same timetable of the school. On this week our option teacher visited the school for observing our class. Wednesday i presented the innovative work in the class and explained it.
          As usual lunch were given to students and we served lunch for them. Children's are practicing different types of art performances for participating "kalolsavam".

14.11.2016 - 18.11.2016

                We reached the school at regular time and signed the attendance regiister. On this week ABVP educational strike was conducted in 15.11.2016. Everyday lunch were given to students and we served lunch for them. Every teacher trainee went the required substitution period at different classes and also we regularly attended our own concern classes. On 14th Monday I presented the innovative work in the 7th D Standard and explained it. Everyday school dispersed at 3.45 pm. Every teacher trainee helped to line up the students at evening for keeping the school discipline.

7-11-2016 - 11-11-2016

We reached the school before the first bell, and signed the attendance  register.  In this week mid term exam were conducted. We all followed the regular time table of the school. Everyday lunch were given to students by School authority. Each day students will get variety of foods like egg, milk etc. Everyday school dispersed at 3.45 pm.

Thursday 3 November 2016

SECOND PHASE TEACHING PRACTICE

November 3rd our second phase teaching practice started at ST.GORETTY. H.S.S, PUNALUR. Teacher trainers are;

SOCIAL SCIENCE
1. Athulya. Ashokan
2. Salmi.A.K
3. Ahalya

PHYSICAL SCIENCE
1. Aleena
2. Nithya
3. Rohini

NATURAL SCIENCE
1. Anju
2. Anusree

The main principles of curriculum construction may be mentioned as under:

1. Principle of Child Centeredness.

As modern education is child-centred the curriculum should also be child-centred. It should be based on the child's needs, interests, abilities, aptitude, age level and circumstances. The child should be central figure in any scheme of curriculum construction. In fact, curriculum is meant to bring about the development of the child in the desired direction so that he is able to adjust well in life.

Highlights

Principles of Curriculum Construction are:

1. Principles of Child Centredness ;

2. Principle of Community Centredness ;

3. Principle of Activity Centredness ;

4. Principle of Variety ;

5. Principle of Co-ordinations and Integration;

6. Principle of Conservation;

7. Principle of Creativity;

8. Principle of Forward. Looking;

9. Principle of Flexibility;

10. Principle of Balance;

11. Principle of Utility.

2. Principle of Community Centredness.

Though the child's development and growth is the main consideration of curriculum construction, yet his social behaviour is also to be suitably developed, both the individual development and the social development of the child deserve equal attention. He is to live in and for the society.

Therefore, his needs and desires must be in conformity with the needs and desires of the society in which he is to live. The values, attitudes and skills that are prevailing in the community must be reflected in the curriculum. However, the society is not static. It is dynamic. Its needs and requirements are changing with the rapid developments taking place in all fields. While working for the development, this factor cannot be ignored.

3. Principle of Activity Centredness.

The curriculum should centre round the multifarious activities of pupils. It should provide well selected activities according to the general interests and developmental stages of children. It should provide constructive, creative and project activities. For small children, play activities should also be provided.!

The purposeful activities both in the class-room and outside the class-room should be provided. It is through a net work of activities that the desired experiences can be provided and conseque

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