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 The idea of cognitive map originates from the work of the psychologist Edward Tolman, who is famous for his studies of how rats learned to navigate mazes. In psychology, it has a strong spatial connotation- cognitive maps usually refer to the representation of a space (e.g., a maze) in the brain.  Cognitive maps can be defined as mental images and concepts that are built to visualize and assimilate information. They are also referred to as mental maps, mind maps, schemata, and frames of reference. They act as tools for strategists to move beyond the constraints of short-term memory and to process information spanning long periods of time. The mind creates spatial concepts in order to make sense of incoming information. I selected the unit Harmony of Life from Plus one and Heights of Harmony from Plus two for the creation of cognitive maps. I used Mindomo application to create cognitive maps. https://online.fliphtml5.com/afvcy/rwgb/ https://online.fliphtml5.com/afvcy/ypkk/

The beginning ... The second phase of teaching practice started on June 9, 2023. We chose NSMGHS, Kottiyam in this phase too. We much awaited to see our students and was much delighted in our re-entry.  There were nine trainees from our school including me. We reached the school that morning. We handed over the attendance register to the HM Judith Latha . We went and met the teachers in charge and discussed the subjects to be taken up.  I got the class 9E to my subject, English and my guide teacher was Prapha Mary Ann. I took the chapter Learning the Game in 9E.  After that i could complete a poem titled Bang the Drum and Conditional sentences. I prepared a working model to present the rules of conditional sentences. Students really enjoyed learning from the model. As part of reading day on June 19, the whole week was celebrated as reading week. On this week reading celebration was conducted in languages like Malayalam, English, Hindi and Arabic.

  Innovative Model : Conditional Sentences This innovative model was constructed to teach students the grammar lesson, Conditional Sentences . This model is made in such a way that the teacher can roll the screen with the help of the rod at the two ends to present the rules of forming conditional sentences in each tense form. The writing are with proper size that every student can read it well. Teacher provided proper example after presenting each rules in the model. The model was helpful in presenting the rules simple, clear and in an interesting manner.