Mark Stalker

Problem-solving and question experience is central to my teaching philosophy. Students can expect lots of question work and critical thinking from my lessons.

As a science teacher I look to clear-up fundamentals concepts as early as possible with clarity and stay with them until the student has an initial grasp. For example, for students of Physics, a significant emphasis will be directed to learning core Physics ideas (that have a bearing on all branches of Physics) and mathematical skills development, an essential component of success and exam confidence for Physics.
Leading through example questions, I re-emphasise those key points to consolidate those concepts.

Whenever I bring the key points of a lesson to the attention of the student I always take a step back and encourage the student to follow that lead. Lessons are always a very interactive experience and take into account the needs of the student, I always seek to restore confidence that is lost and tackle discouragement whenever I see it through patience and reassurance with the message that even small steps forward are important and can lead on to more substantial breakthroughs.