LESSONS
THE LESSONS
There are many things that I need to think about when it comes to lessons. The lessons need to be tailored and adjusted to suit the pupil’s needs and standards. They also need to be at times and at a regularity suitable for the pupil around their other commitments. I will never put a pupil in a situation they cannot cope with, for instance, on their 2nd ever lesson behind the wheel, they will not be driving through Halifax town centre. I also have to think about where I may be picking up the pupil at the start of the lesson. If a pupil wants their lessons straight after college, they may not be at the standard required to start driving from college, but from somewhere else, a quieter place because they have had little practice. Also, the length of the lesson needs to be appropriate too. For instance, if a pupil has worked all day and has a lesson afterwards, I doubt very much that they would be able to concentrate for 2 hours in busy town traffic. This could be damaging to their overall learning experience, losing concentration, getting tired plus also, not getting the value for the money they have paid.
I am always pleased to see pupils learning to drive. I always like to think that I am making this possible by having a calm environment with my professional manner. I aim to keep the atmosphere relaxed during lessons. We try not to have a subdued, bland and stale atmosphere with a pupil who is worried about speaking up, but an environment where a pupil can interact and be proactive with their learning. Most of all, learning brings enthusiasm and enthusiasm brings learning. Lessons are more productive when a pupil is enjoying them. I hope I help with this by being my usual self (including my humour!). Ultimately, the pupil is paying me to teach them how to drive a car for life and throughout these lessons, pupils need to be going away after a lesson with something for their money. It isn’t like buying a CD, where you have something in your hand, a physical thing you have bought and can now enjoy, I want pupils to take with them a skill they have developed or learnt, an achievement in something, the ability to drive a car with confidence with eventual independence. These are my primary aims.
The initial chat we have will give me ideas on how we start, how regular you would like the lessons, plus other commitments you need to work around. Through our discussions it gives me more insight into the pupil themselves, how prepared they are to take on this challenge.
I am always pleased to see pupils learning to drive. I always like to think that I am making this possible by having a calm environment with my professional manner. I aim to keep the atmosphere relaxed during lessons. We try not to have a subdued, bland and stale atmosphere with a pupil who is worried about speaking up, but an environment where a pupil can interact and be proactive with their learning. Most of all, learning brings enthusiasm and enthusiasm brings learning. Lessons are more productive when a pupil is enjoying them. I hope I help with this by being my usual self (including my humour!). Ultimately, the pupil is paying me to teach them how to drive a car for life and throughout these lessons, pupils need to be going away after a lesson with something for their money. It isn’t like buying a CD, where you have something in your hand, a physical thing you have bought and can now enjoy, I want pupils to take with them a skill they have developed or learnt, an achievement in something, the ability to drive a car with confidence with eventual independence. These are my primary aims.
The initial chat we have will give me ideas on how we start, how regular you would like the lessons, plus other commitments you need to work around. Through our discussions it gives me more insight into the pupil themselves, how prepared they are to take on this challenge.
THE FIRST LESSON
The pupil’s first ever lesson is always something the pupil is very excited about. Apprehension and nerves are also there as they don’t really know what to expect. Firstly, I will put them at ease, drive them to a place where it is very quiet, so they do not have to worry about other hazards and can concentrate on the task in hand.
I would recommend the first lesson is the 2 hours at the beginners rate, (click on the button below for prices). A longer lesson allows me to talk through all the cockpit drill and controls efficiently without rushing, but I will have my pupils driving for a good hour which is very important. At the end of this lesson, I will ask how they feel and how it went for them. Hopefully, they will have enjoyed the experience, looking forward to the next lesson.
I would recommend the first lesson is the 2 hours at the beginners rate, (click on the button below for prices). A longer lesson allows me to talk through all the cockpit drill and controls efficiently without rushing, but I will have my pupils driving for a good hour which is very important. At the end of this lesson, I will ask how they feel and how it went for them. Hopefully, they will have enjoyed the experience, looking forward to the next lesson.
THE LAST LESSON
This will be the lesson just before your driving test. It is generally an hour to 90 minutes long, recapping on the areas you would wish to polish up on. This could be a manoeuvre or 2, maybe drive around a particular roundabout you dislike and need to refresh your mind of the lanes. These are just examples. This lesson could be longer if we both agree on it, I would say though that I wouldn’t want you too tired that you can’t concentrate on your test because the lesson before was too long. We would also include the ‘Show me, tell me questions’ the examiner will ask you on during the test. Your lesson will conclude at the test centre ready for your test with around 10 minutes to go, so we are not rushing around.
