26th November 2010 - A Visit To The Oxford School...

Here is a report from Positively MAD's website news section (http://www.positivelymad.com/blog/) on my recent trip to Oxford. 

Positively MAD’s Mark Kennedy is gradually building a strong reputation as a deliverer of high-impacting and hugely entertaining courses. Schools have been writing in to us to thank us for the work that Mark has done, praising his fun and entertaining style.  Mark was in Oxford recently, delivering Exam busters and the Hooks, Lines and Thinkers English courses to Year 10 and year 11 students.

The teachers who observed the sessions noted how responsive they were to Mark’s delivery manner: “The students were focused and interested,” commented Deliah Wilkinson of Oxford School, adding, “They were engaged and asked lots of relevant questions to support their learning.”
Here is the collated feedback for the events delivered at Oxford School:

Exam Busters
Teacher comments (How did this event benefit your students?)
“There were so many different approaches to revision that would suit everyone. The techniques worked – this was really obvious at the end when they recalled the Walt Disney Facts. Excellent!! Thank you.” (Karen Dix)

Student comments (based on random sample of 5 students)
5 Stars
“Very entertaining and clever. Tried to involve everyone with GREAT techniques.” (Bartosz C)
“It was funny and entertaining and I learned a lot from it.” (John B)
“Interesting, active, helpful, fun!” (Bonny)
“Fun, interesting and helpful.” (Thomasina)
“Friendly, helpful, interesting, fun.” (Josie)

Hooks, Lines & Thinkers English

Teacher comments (How did this event benefit your students?)
“‘Focused’ – students were focused and interested. Students engaged and asked lots of relevant questions to support their learning.” (Deliah Wilkinson)

Student comments (based on random sample of students)

“I really enjoyed learning new ways to revise, and finding out ways to tackle exams and get through without panicking.” (Saima)
“It was really fun and quite interesting and has helped me learn new skills for revising.” (Ashraful)
“It was fun/funny and I actually learned from it. Would have been a 5, but in total FOUR HOURS!!” (Ellia)
“Helped me a lot. Was fun and interesting at the same time. A lot of information. Friendly teacher.” (Olivia)