Sam Gray

I tend to teach from your ideas of where you don't feel so confident, and find ways to teach it in a fun and memorable way. The way I teach varies on the student to suit which way they prefer learning, if they need visual or an in depth understanding of a topic to be able to answer questions about it then i can accommodate that, however, if a person prefers to rope learn or memorize or they learn by a different method, again I can change how I teach to fit their needs. Overall, however, I tend to find it effective to learn straight from exam papers, and answer questions until a gap in knowledge/understanding, is identified, at which point I can teach that specific part and give questions after teaching it about the topic, stretching them to practice critical thinking skills.

In my lessons I try to make them fun, as grueling repetition can actually block long term memory formation, while a positive reinforcement strategy is not only more morally correct but also more effective in terms of gaining comprehension in the specified area. A fun and interactive lesson also builds a stronger connection, so the efficacy of my lesson would be heightened.

I think that in general, for a student to learn properly they need to build a strong connection to whomever they are being taught by, that's why I think that learning from a person who understands the struggles well is much more important than having abilities that are irrelevant to the person who is learning.