I observed Teoni’s session with her Year 10 student as they prepared for her upcoming exam.
Teoni effectively quizzed her student on various topics from the syllabus, carefully selecting questions to gauge the student’s understanding. Whenever she identified gaps in the student’s knowledge, she would provide additional questions to ensure she fully understood the content. This teaching approach not only reinforced the material but also demonstrated her own commitment to her student’s learning which was really awesome to see.
Throughout the session, Teoni maintained an encouraging and positive demeanor, which significantly boosted the student’s confidence. Her supportive attitude made it clear that she believed in her student’s capabilities and potential, creating a safe learning environment. Moreover, she dedicated time to share valuable exam tips, discussing strategies for tackling different types of questions that might come up during the exam. I plan to adopt a similar method when preparing my own students for their assessments, as I understand the importance of equipping them with practical skills for exam situations.
Teoni also emphasised the significance of working out problems for specific questions, showing her student how marks were allocated throughout a question. This insight helped the student understand the depth of response required for questions worth a chunk of marks. I found this particularly useful, as it showed the student how to create a structured response that an examiner can read and understand.
Additionally, I appreciated how Teoni built her student’s confidence by acknowledging the method they initially used to solve the problem, even if it was not entirely correct. She then demonstrated a more efficient technique which she ensured the student understood before moving on . Observing this session taught me valuable lessons about preparing students for exams and uplifting their spirits. Great job, Teoni!!!
Lily Powell
