Gehstalt ,bless u

Star date 30 January 08

The morning class went well, we had new recruits. This is usually good fresh blood. One of them expressed an interest in joining the evening session which is welcome but unlikely as it is more expensive and a few too many weeks in, it’s a real shame. If there was parity he would be in the session that suits him better. I think I’m improving at starting new learners. I have more to say about each part of the initial stages and I feel I explain it better. The pacing of the lessons seems to work more cohesively and I’m able better to mix the different skill levels that attend the sessions. I’m still using the work shop lesson plans these have had an unexpected benefit. Firstly the power of the clip board is not to be underestimated people flinch and cower beneath its enormous sense of authority. Secondly it helps the learners focus their minds on what they actually hope to achieve with the session. I may be over thinking things but the act of walking around with a clipboard means the learners have actually thought what they are going to do before I get around to them. A third thing is it ensures I do get around to everyone so it gives me some focus and mission. I haven’t been assessed yet by the assessors but listening to Kevin talk about the assessment process has at least given me some confidence that the work shop nature of the class won’t count against me in an assessment. I was concerned that the way the sessions work that of me wandering around trouble shooting and helping individually would reflect badly on me that each lesson I should stand and give a long power point presentation about each subtle nuance and aspect of the subject if it’s there or not (prefers to wait for that Gestalt moment of inspiration)