Today, I had the privilege of observing Demetria and the Year 10 Maths student. There were 3 things in particular that stood out to me during this session.

Firstly, Demetria’s strict but considerate attitude. She consistently made the goals of the session clear, remaining focused and being transparent both with her instructions and behavioural expectations. This attitude helped set the atmosphere for a successful lesson.

Similarly, the interplay of technology and non-digital means used throughout the lesson. Knowing her student had been previously distracted by his laptop, she opted for a combination of handwritten activities and questions as well as using his device for consolidation.

Finally, Demetria’s guidance and words of encouragement. At all points in the lesson she continued to uplift and support her student even if he struggled. This nurtured an environment for growth while also allowing for the student to become more comfortable coming forward with any areas of difficulty.

Katerina Vrahnos