Lesson Structure and Feedback
Teaching skills for life
The driving lessons that I will provide are designed to help you progress as quickly as possible while ensuring that you become a safe driver that will easily pass your Theory and Practical tests. To achieve this I use a structured syllabus broken down into 32 easy to understand topics. Some are larger and some smaller, some are easy and some will take a little time but you will always understand the target and your progress. Everyone of us find some things easy and some things harder and every topic we cover will be done at your pace. We do this by structuring the lessons each time in the same way :-
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1) We will always start the lesson with a review of the last lesson (or your experience to-date if it’s the first lesson) from the records of your last lesson and achievements held on my iPad . We will update this with any practice and achievements you have done since the last lesson.
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Complete syllabus and progress capture on iPad
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2) We will then mutually agree the target for this lesson from new areas, areas we need to improve or areas where you still feel nervous and need more practice. The objective will be achievable and fully explained either by diagrams (iPad or book), drawings or demonstration. What is important is that you fully understand the objective and feel ready to go for it.
3) We will then carry out the lesson on a road suitable for the lesson. This may mean in the early stages that I will drive the car to a safe place to practice but my intent is to keep you at the wheel as much as is possible. |
Animation used to increase understanding of objectives
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4) At the end of the lesson we will discuss how the lesson went and how we did against the original target. As we do this I will update your personal record so that we understand what you have achieved and any areas to pick up next time. This will also highlight areas for any practice or theory work that you should try and achieve between lessons if that is possible.
5) I will then email this record of achievement to you so that you can see and show the progress you have made to others. It will also highlight the areas to work on before the next lesson if possible.
Each learning topic is designed to lead you to the point where you are a confident driver able to attempt the Independent Driver part of you Practical Test. This will become more important when the new Driving Test that is currently being trialled is introduced and includes 20 mins of independent driving possibly with a Satnav. Examples of the driving topics are Controls & Instruments, Moving Away & Stopping, Uphill Starts or Junctions- Turning Right etc.
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When you are ready we will undertake a mock test so that you can get used to the process and start to conquer your nerves and pass your Practical test first time.
Outside of this normal lesson process we will give full assistance for your preparation for the Theory and Hazard Perception Test with advice and providing the use of practice software. We will also be able to point you towards the large amount of free help that is available on-line and if you wish provide you with discounted books and DVD’s. But there isn’t any need to go and buy some of the expensive material that is available out there but will guide you to the most valuable. |
Test form emailed after mock test
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The key and objective of all of this is to produce a safe, confident driver that has the core skills to cope with todays driving conditions and use those skills to successfully deal with whatever driving challenges you meet in the future. And do this by progressing at your speed with clear steps and an understanding of your achievements in a safe and fun environment.
Four Sprung Pork technique