In my first placement I was tinkering with the idea of trying a new teaching method and I decided to try it with a class of Y10. Although it was a different way of delivering the lesson, the students applied themselves really well. They were engaged, challenged and enjoying themselves. Taking them through the various stages of the lesson flowed into one another and I was able to help them develop key areas. At the end of the lesson they said they had learned a lot in terms of tactical knowledge. After the lesson, my mentor gave me feedback and I felt I had improved in all the areas I wanted to develop. This gave me a massive confidence boost and a determination to try to keep my lessons at that level.
