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Teaching Philosophy

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"The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery." - Mark Van Doren   Teaching philosophies are like guiding principles that shape how educators approach teaching and learning. They reflect their beliefs about education and serve as a foundation for their teaching practices. There are different types of teaching philosophies, such as Essentialism, progressivism, Constructivism, Behaviorism, and Humanism. These philosophies foster the importance of education in children and promote active learning methods and student-centered approaches varying on learner requirements. My perspective when it comes to teaching is such that as educators, we cannot be limited to one philosophy nor can we depend on a systematic doctrine within a classroom setting. To me, teaching and learning are synonymous with each other and share a mutually beneficial relationship hence, liberal learning, and explorative approaches act as the core values I adhere to in a classroom.  A successful ...
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Reflective Summary

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  I set out on a voyage of profound learning, self-discovery, and professional progress during my teaching internship. I gained useful classroom skills from this experience, but it also gave me a greater grasp of the science and art of teaching. As I think, education is a strong instrument that can open up countless opportunities for people, I try to establish a safe environment where kids feel empowered and appreciated. This encourages cooperation and teamwork, which helps to improve their learning experiences in a lighthearted and enjoyable way. Chaos inevitably follows freedom, but as a teacher, I think that everything is achievable with the correct methods. To create a disciplined and encouraging learning atmosphere, I made sure to provide positive reinforcement, set clear expectations for my kids, and develop consistent routines. I was able to efficiently run my classroom and make it a comfortable environment for all the students. Difficulties are to be reckoned with when...
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Detailed Lesson Plans

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Lesson Plans - Week 01   Lesson Plans - Week 02 Lesson Plans - Week 03 Lesson Plans - Week 04
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Testimonials -

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Let's have a Trip Down the Memory Lane  Grade 8 Student Presenting a Speech   Grade 4 Rhymes Student Assembly -  Grade 9 Students doing a Video Documentary  Timetable - Grade - 9 Textbook
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Observation Forms

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Observation - 01                    Observation 1 - Conducted on 17 January 2024  -    (Observation form 1) Observation - 02 Observation 2 - Conducted on the 29th of January 2024
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Introduction to My Internship

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 " Every day is  a good day when there is something to learn, care for and celebrate" - Amit Ray  From the 5th of January 2024 till the 8th of February 2024, I was given the privilege to embark on an unforgettable journey, pursuing my passion at Sussex College Wennappuwa. There, I completed 45 hours of teaching sessions for students in Grades 4, 7, 8, and 9. My appointed Teacher-in-charge was Mrs. Merlin, and I was also able to get the guidance of Ms. Dinushi, Ms. Sulochana, and Mr. Shankar to successfully complete my internship. They supplied me with invaluable knowledge, direction, and mentorship throughout and offered help whenever necessary. 
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Get to Know Me

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Hello! Where there is food, children, nature, and the whimsical chirping of the birds, that's where you'll find me. My name is Menusha Thenodi Perera, Currently, I am an undergraduate at the University of Kelaniya pursuing a degree in Teaching English as a Second Language at the Department of English Language Teaching.  Teaching, mentoring, and guiding have been some of my innate abilities since I was small. I remember draping some cloth over, grabbing some crayons, and walking all over the house when I was a kid, as I grew up those childish acts became much more serious, and with a blink of an eye, there I was, wearing a fully draped saree at the steps of my very first school as a student - teacher.    Follow through to unravel the wonders of my teaching experiences!  
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