Revision question · Band 4 publications, instructional techniques

What's the best way to maintain the motivation and interest of a pupil having difficulty in learning?

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Giving a demonstration when mistakes are made

Keeping strictly to the lesson plan

Taking time to find out whether the pupil has a preferred learning style

Repeating an exercise until they get it right

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Taking time to find out whether the pupil has a preferred learning styleThis was the right answer

When planning and delivering a lesson, it's important to remember that we all learn in different ways. Continuing to deliver in the same way, when the pupil is clearly not engaging or making progress, may reduce their motivation even further.

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National standard for driver and rider trainingReviewed guidance summary · When a learner is not progressing, vary the method around their needs and feedback rather than assigning an immutable “learning style” or repeating an ineffective script.

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