I had the pleasure of observing Daphne’s session. Daphne began her session by making a conscious effort to connect with the student. Her warm approach reminded me that the first few minutes with a student are an important moment to gauge their attention that day, so it was lovely to see Daphne dedicate time to initial casual conversation and open the session with an engaging learning environment. Daphne’s approach helped put the student at ease in what can be a daunting environment and establish a rapport that proved invaluable throughout the session.
Daphne and her student were working on Area and Volume. While this content can be tricky for some, it was great to see how comfortable Daphne made her student feel with the content. Not only did she anticipate questions and effectively explain challenging aspects of the content by breaking each question down, but she utilised the connection she had built with the student to maintain their engagement and, importantly, their enjoyment throughout the process. It was truly impressive to see how well Daphne integrated the content with conversation to make the session fun for the student while also staying on task.
Daphne’s approach to teaching area and volume was also fantastic; her expertise in making complex concepts accessible and enjoyable became all the more evident. Rather than presenting these mathematical principles as isolated topics, Daphne skilfully wove them together, illustrating how volume is a natural extension of area. This approach deepened the student’s understanding and showcased the interconnectedness of mathematical concepts, which are often taught as distinct processes. What stood out most was Daphne’s ability to infuse enthusiasm into this learning process.
Thanks for a great session!
Thea Macarthur-Lassen
