First month experience as a teacher

This is about my first time experience as a teacher in a reputed school. I graduated from Regional college of education, Mysore. Came out with a vision of becoming a 'great' teacher. Did not have clarity as to what I am aiming at, but was clear that my every step will be in the field of education.

First month in the School - I taught Class 3 and 4 science. Every evening I used to prepare meticulously for the next day lessons, reharse and reharse till I get a feeling that I got the hang of the content and methodology. I taught with full enthusiasm referring to lots of books and loved to be with my children

First mid-term exam results - The results of first mid-term exam came and there awaited a shock for me! Only four out of 35 children in my class had passed. All others had failed miserably with very less scores.

Meeting with School CEO - CEO called out for me and said "You seemed to do very well in demo, but the way your students have performed is disappointing". My reply was "let me take one more chance please" and my wish was granted with the condition of submitting my resignation in the event of my children losing again.

Meeting with my aunt (a 'good' teacher then) - Went straight to her with almost tears in my eyes not fearing the lose of job, but the inability to figure out what went wrong inspite of my genuine initiatives... She took my hands in hers and said "Did you teach the way your children could understand or teach the way that you thought to be good?"

Turning point - Learning moment! - I did not reply. Just came back home, but kept pondering over the question my aunt asked. Almost two days passed by then. I went back to my aunt and told her "I thought I did the best, but failed to think if that was best for my children as well". That is when my real teaching journey started. Every evening I thought as to how well a particular content could be taught in a fashion that my children could understand. Lots of ideas - stories, role plays, songs, dance, drawing etc., My class became very energetic and involved active role played by my children. Children were looking forward to my classes. They rushed to my office when they had a free period and invited me :)

In the next exams my children proved that they were capable of doing great when nurtured properly . 32 out of 35 passed with good scores.

This was the moment that made me feel that I need to teach in the way children want to learn than to choose the one that I prefer... A tough but lifetime learning :)