My format could be described as an interactive learner focused teaching whereby I, the teacher, acts as a resource and the authority of the class is in the student's control. I aim to structure our sessions like a sandwich, with the beginning of the class being a summary of something new they've learnt/ what they remembered form the last class while the end of the class is a summary of what they...
My format could be described as an interactive learner focused teaching whereby I, the teacher, acts as a resource and the authority of the class is in the student's control. I aim to structure our sessions like a sandwich, with the beginning of the class being a summary of something new they've learnt/ what they remembered form the last class while the end of the class is a summary of what they learnt in the same day. I aim to use various resources such as question banks, videos and textbooks to consolidate the information I deliver in the session. The finalised structure of sessions depends on the student's preferences but it should contain a bite sized but relevant information regarding the subject.
Experience- From my point of view as a fellow student, particularly one that has gone through tutoring for years, I personally prefer interactive classes as I think the active recall gained by these sessions last longer term than cramming sessions whereby the student doesnt know what is going on but writes it down anyway. Of course, spoon feeding the student is not going to be of help neither so, I aim to regularly review if these methods are personalised enough for each student every 4 sessions by asking the student themselves but also through the results of any academic assignments they undertake.
As a voluntary tutor during school, I noticed students also respond better to words of affirmation such as 'well done' and 'You're exceeding my expectations' compared to harsher, less approachable shows of support.