Nilardhi A.

I am a big believer in the Feynman Technique, named after the famous physicist Richard Feynman. The technique is as simple as the following four steps: Pick a topic you want to understand and start studying it. Pretend to teach your topic to a classroom. Go back to the books when you get stuck. Simplify and use analogies and real-life examples. You can watch this interesting video to learn more about the method: https://youtu.be/MlJdMr3O5J4

I schedule a consultation to get to know my student before the first session to discuss expectations, pricing, and scheduling. This meeting can also help break the ice and quickly be done over the phone, video chat, etc. Prepare a brief pre-test to gauge students' strengths and weaknesses. Creating a diagnostic pre-test can provide great insight into where upcoming sessions should focus. It can be as short and simple as a quiz or as in-depth as multiple questions pulled from a practice exam. This step can be done quickly and shouldn't take more than your session's first 10 or 15 minutes. Break down my lesson plan into smaller, easy-to-digest sections. Digesting material in intervals can make my students feel accomplished—sometimes into the end of the session for a recap. Verbally go over the material you've just covered at the end of each lesson. Have my student recite the main points and key takeaways. It may sound repetitive, but talking aloud about a concept often helps it stick. Ask for feedback! Finally, always ask for input at the end of a lesson. If my student is truly motivated, they will tell me what they want or need more help with. Asking for a student's feedback can also strengthen our relationship.

First of all my students have to realize that hard work is key! they should have the will to put in the work. Specifically talking about Physics, I can say what helped me was to consider Physics as a memory-dependent/concept-based and problem-solving subject. There are a number of things to remember and a lot of problem-solving to make sense of it all. In a nutshell, information-wise, Physics entails primarily: principles and laws, definitions, terminologies and nomenclatures, process flows, causes and consequences, and problem solutions.

Pay attention to the strengths and limitations of each of my students. Rewarding their strengths and strengthening their weaknesses. Encourage students to share their ideas and comments, even if they are incorrect. Ask for feedback.

Through my education, I have understood from formal assessments to label my learning style formally. I think this is a tool that is often underutilized. I am happy to change my lesson plans to suit them. If a student is struggling, I will address it immediately. I never allow a student to slip through the cracks.

Reading and understanding in Physics are similar to that of math and in math and physics, the meaning of the key mathematical terms which help students decode the problem is the key

Offering one-to-one (teacher-student) meetings on an as-needed basis (this teacher-student meeting may be used to address social and emotional stuff that's blocking a student's ability to concentrate). Always balance constructive criticism with positive reinforcement (there's always something about which a positive comment can be made). Encourage questioning and self-directed learning.

Take on a manageable challenge and slowly develop strength and self-confidence. No matter what skill you want to learn or which area of life you want to improve, you have to start small. You have to start with the fundamentals. And Physics is all about solving problems with the First Principle Rule!

Maintain a positive attitude, The first step to having confidence while studying physics is to have a positive attitude. A mentality that makes you believe that it is possible to perform to your ability in physics. Also, a spirit that keeps you encouraged even when you do not perform to your best * Keep practicing, Doing practice makes you have confidence while studying physics and also when an exam approach. This is because you have the physics concepts at your fingertips by going through your notes. Through practice, you go through your physics notes from the first topic to the last one. As a result, you master the concepts and gain the confidence to sit for any physics exam. * Set realistic goals , Setting goals makes you put in the required effort to achieve them. When it comes to studying physics, it is vital to set goals that are realistic. Set out something that you know you can achieve within the remaining time. * Know your ability and stop comparing yourself with others , Each student has their capability in studying physics and also in their performance. The best you can do is to realize your potential and stop comparing yourself with others. Know what you are capable of doing and try to improve on areas you face challenges. As a result, you keep your confidence high in your journey of studying physics. * Appreciate every milestone , Recognizing your effort is crucial in building confidence while studying physics. It makes you feel happy and spices up the urge to do better. Besides, it makes you feel good about yourself, and as a result, you feel motivated to put in the extra effort. Therefore, each time you study physics and improve your performance, acknowledge the extra mile you have gone. * Challenge yourself, You cannot build your confidence if you do not gauge yourself. Therefore, challenge your physics studies by doing tests from time to time. * Ask for clarity , Asking questions to clarify the physics questions running in your mind makes your confidence rise. It gives you a clear understanding of what you are learning, and as a result, you walk head high while studying physics. Besides, it keeps you at ease during physics exams because the concepts are at your fingertips.

Take on a manageable challenge and slowly develop strength and self-confidence. No matter what skill you want to learn or which area of life you want to improve, you have to start small. You have to start with the fundamentals. And Physics is all about solving problems with the First Principle Rule!

Define a specific learning objective for each unit, test, and project. * Identify the assignment’s key concepts or skills * Format quizzes and tests to fit the unit’s learning outcomes. * Give feedback as soon after the due date as possible. I would like to understand the expectations of where the students want to be. Then, see how the students are growing from the baseline of where they began to the present period. My evaluation will be both qualitative and quantitative as I take into account where students were and where they should be going.

I will change up my style of teaching! No questions about it. I am here to help them so I will be very willing to change for the better. The only thing I want from my students is to be brutally honest and open.

PowerPoint presentations, simulations, videos, online quizzes, etc.