Ike Muoma-Uzo

I am an IT tutor with experience teaching children all the way through to adults. Programming like mathematics can be very abstract. So I try to break material down into easily digestible relatable concepts. I usually start by giving a brief overview of the material to be covered and why it is important. I then go on by presenting simple examples that illustrate the concept; so the student picks up the basics. Once I think the student has grasped this, I then move forward, building up and adding further content to the example. Once I feel the student has a basic idea of this, I then use another real-world example to illustrate the same underlying concept. Again, once I feel that the student has mastered this, I will then give the student an exercise to complete that illustrates that they have a basic grasp of things. Student feedback is vital in all of this. Hence, encouraging the student to ask questions is a vital part of the learning process. I will finish the session by giving homework consisting of an example to reinforce the concepts illustrated in the lesson plan, before going over a summary of what we have covered.

Having taught for many years in a variety of settings, I know the importance of building a good rapport with students and creating a positive environment. This facilitates students who feel at ease and who look forward to weekly sessions, fostering greater learning outcomes. Sessions should therefore be effective but easygoing.