Applying 80/20 to the Students Learning

Dear Blog,

Yesterday we had just over 40 students doing fitness testing in the lab that fits comfortably maybe 10-15. We split the group into half and following the 80/20 rule we gave the students their instructions and then let them get on with their tasks. Through facilitating help and instruction when needed the students happily engaged and got on with the work that was required for that lesson (even if it may have looked a bit chaotic). Having done two days of fitness testing with this group and realising that it was too many at one time, next time we will split the group so they are testing on two different days. As part of their lesson they are requited to fill in their worksheets and hand them in at the end as these worksheets go towards their credits at the end.
These students are apart of the foundation programme and I think its really important to facilitate practical lessons for these students as they loose focus quickly if you talk to them for too long. Next week will be interesting as it will all be based in the classroom all week providing them with the tools for their training sessions……………….. I’m sure I will have lots to reflect on this time next week!!!