BIG TOM Foundation Block - Pedagogy Content

Topics available via online support group sessions @ £20/hour (0775 607 1464)

1.  "How can I help my learners learn effectively?"

Teaching Techniques: schema, analogies and real life examples, scaffolding, goal setting, assessment, memory, imagination, feedback, recall, probing for understanding



2.  "How do I develop a better working relationship with my pupils?"

Pupil Relationships: trust, honesty, openness, communication, respect



3.  "How do I show my pupils 'I'm on their side'"?

Pupil Support:  levels of verbal instruction, praise, managing pupil welfare, Q&A, non-verbal signals



4.  "Where can I go for help?"

References:  driving standards, books, blogs, social media, highway code



5.  "How do I stop getting angry with my pupils?"

Barriers to learning:  Identification, analysis, resolving



6.  "What is the best way to assess pupils?"

Tracking Progress and Assessment:  accuracy, effect on pupil, formative/summative



7.  "I wish I could get my pupils to think of risk!"

Managing Risk: responsibilities, handling safety critical incidents



8.  "What should a typical lesson structure look like?"

Lesson Planning: structure, dynamic risk assessment



9.  "Are theoretical models of any practical use to me?"

Theories: GROW, GDE Matrix, Maslov's Hierarchy of Needs



10.  "Got any really useful stuff for me on a practical, day to day level?"

Instructor Essentials: applying knowledge, key road safety concepts



11.  "How can I encourage my learners to self-learn?"

Sequence of Effective Learning: independent self-evaluation technique



12.  "How much do I need to know about learning difficulties?"

Learning Difficulties:  types and descriptions, how it affects learning

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