Undergraduate support in the classroom

Students from the University of Wolverhampton are making a real difference in Black Country schools working as ‘academic coaches’. The Challenge has been running the scheme which places maths and English university students in secondary schools to support both pupils and teachers. The students have expertise in their subject areas which allow them to support pupils with higher abilities as well as any pupils struggling with the elements of the subject.

Sadia Shariff, a final year student in mathematical sciences has been working two days a week at Bristnall Hall Technology College as an academic coach. Sadia works with pupils on a one-to-one or small group basis. Pupils feel comfortable admitting when they don’t understand a method to Sadia because they don’t see her as a teacher. Sadia describes the experience as worthwhile and is set to embark on the GTP teacher-training course at the school. According to Headteacher Steve Venross, Sadia provides the school with additional support in a shortage subject. And for the pupils, having someone from their own area who has achieved in a ‘difficult’ subject raises aspirations.

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