James C

I have delivered many levels of education from KS1 to level 6 BA in education. The most valuable lesson I have learnt is the art of reflection, understanding how my behaviours and actions impact the experience and engagement of my student. Understanding the importance of education and being versed in learning theory from early years to HE has allowed me to able to develop a style which is hopefully enthusiastic yet relaxed. No student should feel anxious about learning and should feel free to experiment and make mistakes as experiential learning will develop a deeper understanding of how this work and why rather than being told and not understanding the motive of the experience. I believe in setting a tone of expected behaviours from both the student and myself which we all agree upon before learning takes place. My professional behaviours will always be rigid however a student will have different levels of expectation depending on experience and ability at that time. There should also be wriggle room for a student to move and learn through experience of pushing boundaries in a safe environment. This allows for the understanding of agency and consequence.
What makes a good tutor is the ability to take the failure out of learning, allow for successful interactions with education and always practice an unconditional positive regard for their students.