Ella

I’m a huge advocate for mind maps when revising, as well as just talking with the student about the topic to blurt out as much information as we can to delve deeper into said topic.

Doing psychology at uni level has made me realise the importance of getting to know how you learn best. After years of trying flashcards in GCSE and A level - and then being confused as to why I wasn’t doing well - led me to explore what revision methods work best for me. For me personally, I work best with mind maps, and I will use these in lessons alongside the students curriculum to create a mind map for the student to keep.

My lessons are aimed to be set up as a chilled out chat about their chosen topic whilst making a mind map (or whatever revision method they prefer) together. I don’t want to be uptight or intimidating in my lessons, I feel like the pressure of a strict teacher only enforces dread in the student when it comes to learning and exams. Education is so important and we should strive to love learning!

I could talk for England about psychology so any topic I am willing to teach/give support! Even if the student would like a discussion about a topic with no revision tactics that’s an option. I want the student to feel as comfortable as possible sharing what works best for them so I can be flexible for them and not the other way around :)