REFLECTION ON EXPERIENCE AS MATHEMATICS

TEACHER DURING INTERNSHIP

As part of our B. Ed curriculum, we had four months internship programme.

My school internship was at Baker Memorial Girls Higher Secondary School, Kottayam. I was
asked to take class in standard VII and standard VII. It was a wonderful moment for me to
engage with the students and teachers in that school. It gave me an opportunity to link the
educational theory and pedagogical concepts with school settings.
On the first day I was asked to take class in standard VII on the topic
Repeated multiplication. I prepared the lessons well. The pupils responded and participated in
all activities very well. I spot out some slow learners in my class and gave them special attention
and time to understand the concept.
I noticed that students learn math by doing various problems. The practice
of more problems made the students think on it, increase their speed of calculations. I used
different tricks and games to make the class more attentive.
During my teaching practice period I found out that most of the students
consider mathematics as a dry subject. It is due to the lack of basics in mathematics. Some
students were no able to recollect multiplication table while doing problems. I helped them to
learn multiplication table. Diagnostic test helped me to identify Students difficulty in learning.
Remedial programme organised for students was effective. Once they by hart the multiplication
table, they became interested in doing problems.
Students of standard VIII were very active and they showed interest in doing
problems. Some students had doubts while converting the number pattern to algebra. I think
that I have to improve my explanation.
I got an opportunity to conduct maths quiz competition for the students as
part of club activity. They participated in the competition with great enthusiasm. Students also
prepared a mathematics album. It gave them a space to showcase their works. I analysed that
mathematics club is useful in arousing and maintaining interest in mathematics. Gifted students
get an opportunity to satisfy their needs and interests by actively participating in the activities
of such clubs and associations.
My four month teaching experience has been the best, I had great time with
my students. It gave me a good experience as a mathematics teacher. Through this programme
I got a chance to work with experienced teachers and their constant support helped me to extend
my pedagogical practices and beliefs.