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INTERNSHIP REPORT

ON

SCHOOL TEACHING

Submitted to
DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH

GOVERNMENT ARTS COLLEGE FOR WOMEN,

SIVGANGAI

Guided by: Submitted by:

Dr.D. M. Sathya Marjory S. Lakshmi

Associate Professor and Head III yr B.A English Literature
Department of English Department of English
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DECLARATION BY THE STUDENT

I, S.Lakshmi student of B.A., English literature (V Semester) hereby declare that the
internship report, submitted to Department of English Government Arts College for
Women, Sivagangai, is a record of observation done by me under the guidance of Dr. D.
M. Sathya Marjory Associate Professor and Head of Department of English, Govt. Arts
College for Women. This report is submitted in the partial fulfillment of the requirements
for the award of the degree of Bachelors in English Literature.

Date Name and Signature

of Student
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CERTIFICATE

Date Name and Signature of Guide

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RECEIVE THE CERTIFICATE

Receiving the internship completion certificate from the Head Master of Somasundaram Chettiar
Primary School after successful completing my School Internship program
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CONTENT

S. No TOPICS PAGENO.

Acknowledgement 6

1. Introduction 7

2. About the Institute 8

3. Aims & Objectives 10

4. Motto 11

5. Class-Allotment 12

6. Day Wise Activities 13

7. Key observations 16

8. Conclusion 17
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This internship holds a very high position in my career. My determination and

perseverance have helped me to put my best in this work. My goal was to give in
appreciating and outstanding performance. This internship had made me work and adjust
with people around and surroundings.

Completing a task is never a one-man effort. It is the result invaluable contributions of

a number of individuals in a direct or indirect manner that helps in making a success. I
take this opportunity to express my deep sense of gratitude and hearted thanks to, Dr. D.
M. Sathya Marjory Assistant Professor and Head of Department of English, Govt. Arts
College for Women, for their valuable guidance and interest throughout the work.
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INTRODUCTION

INTERNSHIP AND TEACHING

Experience is the mother of all learning and an internship program suggests of

experience learning, which indeed is the best kind of learning. An internship is a period of
work which is offered by an institute or office, for the purpose of industrial learning, to
students. On the other hand, students too can put the institute or industry on benefit while
taking exposure to working environment, relating to their specific field of study.

Internship can be done for a short period of time. i.e. one or two months or for a
longer period of time like a year or more. Internships can be stipend or voluntary. An
internship tends to develop one’s soft skills like personal effectiveness, presentation
skills, communication skills, influencing skills and creative problem solving. Internship is
a great opportunity to talk directly to people and experience the role, one aspires to be and
understand what it’s all about and how the progress in that particular field can be
achieved. It also shows the true realities of the job.

My internship program was based on School Teaching. It was a five day internship
from a government school namely ‘MODEL HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL’ run by
board of education, Tamilnadu .

The working period of my internship was divided in five days, for eight hours each
day.
Some key findings:

 Internship in a school need punctuality and disciplined behavioral approach.

 Leads to result that is as valuable as one’s studies.
 Employees in an Educational institute values time and knowledge.
 Teachers give ‘real-time’ efforts to the overall goals of Education.
 The process of teaching has to be Interactive, though some teachers are still finding it
difficult.
 Teaching is a responsible job.
 Technology has helped the whole process of knowledge building and we are all
dependent on it, less or more, but we are.
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ABOUT THE INSTITUTE

Somasundaram Chettiar Primary School okkur, founded by Somasundaram on October

12, 1952 has a rich legacy of providing quality education. Led by our dedicated Headmaster,
John Britto, our school is home to 117 students (56 + 61) who are nurtured by a team of
passionate educators, including V.R. Chitra, K. Valliammai, V. Annam Mariyal Paripooranam,
and K. Anandi. Together, we strive to create a supportive learning environment that fosters
academic excellence, creativity, and social development, empowering our students to reach their
full potential.
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SOMASUNDARAM CHETTIAR PRIMARY SCHOOL OKKUR

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AIMS &OBJECTIVES

AIMS:

 Academic Excellence: To provide high-quality education and foster

academic excellence among students.

 Holistic Development: To promote the physical, emotional, and social

development of students.

 Character Building: To instill values, ethics, and morals in students,

shaping them into responsible citizens.

OBJECTIVES:

 Improve Student Outcomes: To enhance student achievement and

progress in various subjects.

 Foster Critical Thinking: To encourage critical thinking, creativity, and

problem-solving skills among students.

 Promote Inclusivity: To create a welcoming and inclusive environment

that supports diversity and promotes social cohesion.

 Develop Life Skills: To equip students with essential life skills, such as
communication, teamwork, and time management.

 Encourage Community Engagement: To foster partnerships with the

local community, promoting social responsibility and civic engagement.
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THE MOTTO

Somasundaram Chettiar Primary School believes in the power of hard work and
dedication. Guided by the motto "Ulaippe Uyarvu", we foster an environment where students
are encouraged to put forth their best effort, knowing that perseverance and commitment pave
the way to personal growth, academic excellence, and future success. Our motto emphasizes
the importance of hard work and diligence in achieving progress and success. We believe that
consistent effort and perseverance are key to overcoming challenges and reaching our goals.
By embracing this mindset, we strive to empower individuals to reach their full potential and
make meaningful contributions.
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CLASS - ALLOTMENT

For my due period of internship, I was assigned with class1st to 5th. In the beginning I
was given an opportunity to observe the teachers while they were taking class. Soon I was
given the task to teaching English subject including prose, poetry and grammar. English was
compulsory for all classes in respective of their streams. So, I handled classes and conducted
class tests and dictation every day. Spoken English practice was also given to the students
using the assigned syllabus itself. I also helped the students to do calligraphy practice in the
handwriting book. Assessments were made through oral mode by asking questions. Memory
based task was assigned to the students during the free hours and game based activities such
as tongue twisters were conducted.
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DAY I

 On the first day of school, I introduced myself and explained why I was
visiting the school. Then, I discussed the purpose of learning and the
importance of education in the world. Next, I interacted with the students
about their future goals, and they shared different kinds of aspirations, such as
becoming teachers and doctors.

DAY 2

 On the 2nd day, I'm teaching 1st standard. They're very interested in learning
new words, so I taught them some new words like 'winter', 'rain', and 'house'.
Afterwards, I gave them a dictation of the words.
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DAY 3

 On the 3rd day, I'm taking the 3rd class. The first period is math. They're
getting confused with multiplication, so I've clarified their doubts and taught
some textbook exercises.

DAY 4

 On the 4th day, I'm teaching 2nd standard. They had an English period, so I
taught them a poem. Afterwards,they read individually, and finally, their
reading level is good."
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DAY 5

 On the 5th day, I'm teaching 5th standard. They had a Social Science period,
so I taught them about history and geography from our textbook. They listened
well.
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KEY OBSERVATIONS OF THE REPORT

 The Internship-report has been made on experiential bases as it sync the experience and
observations with the prevailing norms, methods and ethics, for the purpose of
explanation.
 The report includes a brief about the institution I have worked with, how it works and
who (persons) runs it.
 Visual data has been created and added in the report that supplements the work done, for
better understanding of the readers.
 The report has both experiential work (instructor’s) and behavioral observation
(students’) mentioned in the report, which absolutely compliments each-other.

Other Observations

 The love from students and their personal and academic growth keeps a teacher going
and motivated.
 Dealing with human mind and psychology is fun, especially when they are kids or
teenagers.
 As an instructor it is a challenge to make students follow you. Also an achievement,
when they do.
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CONCLUSION

Ethics makes us all and I have learned that only when students feel comfortable in the
class, they can obtain learning English efficiently, as they are more integrated in the class and
comfortable in speaking English. The attitude of the English teacher, in addition, is absolutely
significant in this case, as the teacher is the key of creating classroom atmosphere. Positive
classroom atmosphere will any-day contribute to more productive learning which is essential
for English-teaching. For instance, enthusiasm and classroom humor of the teacher may
motivate student to learn and talk in English in the class, which eventually can benefit them
to overcome obstacles and boost their confidence.

I also think that students take their own time and one should be patient with students,
because learning is a process in itself which should not be confused with competition. For
example, I would ask questions in my class, first, to students who are willing to answer and
then to those left. In this way students’ could take their own time, listen to other students, get
prepared and then answer. To my observation, this technique helped student gain confidence.

My overall experience was based on ‘give-and-take’ strategy. It helped me understand

what I’ll be signing-up for, while being helpful to others (student and institute). It also helped
me contemplate my career choices, while learning more about humans of different age-group.
This experience made learn of responsibilities and how students depend on their teachers.

It, indeed, was also a heart-warming experience. Of course, because we have to deal with
students and their innocence. The biggest achievement that stays with a teacher, after being
appreciated for their work is, how students remember them and stay in contact even after the
job is done.
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THANK YOU
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