TEACHING PRACTICE

⚙️The Procedure of Teaching

During my teaching practice, I had the chance to put theory into practice, which was an incredibly valuable experience. Here's how things went down:

I began my lessons by observing the classroom dynamics, and then followed my lesson plan step by step. Here's the outline:

• Introduction: I started with a prayer, checked attendance, and reviewed the first law of thermodynamics to set the stage for the lesson.

• Activities: To make the lesson more engaging, I introduced a word-guessing game and a group experiment using a candle and a turbine to show how heat engines work.

• Explanation: Next, I explained the principles of heat engines, heat pumps, and refrigerators using visual aids to help students better grasp the concepts.

• Elaboration: After watching videos about thermodynamics applications, I facilitated group discussions to deepen their understanding.

• Evaluation: To see how well students understood the material, I gave them a multiple-choice quiz on the key concepts.

• Extension: For further learning, I assigned a research task on entropy and its link to the second law of thermodynamics.

⏰Time Management and Organizing Activities 

Time management was a key skill I developed during my teaching practice. I allocated specific time for each activity to keep the lesson flowing smoothly, ensuring a balance between introductions, engaging activities, discussions, and evaluations. For example, I set clear limits for games and experiments, giving students enough time to complete tasks without feeling rushed. Flexibility was just as important. If discussions ran longer or we were short on time, I adjusted the plan accordingly. I tracked the time for each lesson stage—10 minutes for the introduction, 15 minutes for activities, and so on—using the clock as my guide. The positive feedback from my supervisor boosted my confidence. They praised my ability to keep the class on track while maintaining engagement. This experience taught me how to balance structure with adaptability, a skill I know will be valuable in future classrooms.

🫂Classroom Management 

During my teaching practice, I focused on keeping students active and engaged. I mixed activities like games, experiments, and videos to maintain their interest and avoided letting any part of the lesson drag on. I made an effort to involve everyone by asking different students questions and gently encouraging participation if someone seemed disengaged. For group work, I set clear roles to keep them focused and checked in to ensure they stayed on track while exploring the material. Overall, my classroom management created a positive learning environment, and I learned valuable lessons about keeping things smooth and engaging.