My experiences of Learners and Learning

Introduction Rushen Infants, Rushen Junior and Castle Rushen. Three very small state run schools in the same village tucked away in a secluded part of the Isle of Man. Nothing memorable, nothing expensive, no competition from any other local schools and no new or innovative styles of teaching the otherwise mundane curriculum. The teachers had themselves been schooled quite possibly in the very same building during the 1940's and 1950's. They now were seeking to …

…experienced. I believe that some subjects are better taught in certain ways with certain approaches. I believe that how well I personally learnt rests unequivocally with the teachers I encountered. I now know that an innovative and enthusiastic teacher can achieve so much more than just good results from the students; a sense of loyalty, willingness to learn and a desire to do well can be developed, along a sense of well being and belonging.