TESTING FOR RIBBONS
March 5, 2024
WHY DO THEY DO THAT? GOGGLES
April 1, 2024
The student-teacher bond is one of the most powerful relationships in existence. At LPB, we strive to provide consistent teachers for our students. Like most other learning environments, the pool requires a great deal of trust, which is best formed over time with consistent attendance from teachers and students alike.
That being said, even the most experienced swim teacher who has had a student for multiple years may invariably run into a plateau of sorts. It might not even be noticeable, or it could be that one thing holding them back from their next ribbon.
Enter the substitute.
Yes, every teacher at LPB teaches the same child-development-based curriculum, but each teacher brings their own unique style of teaching to the pool. While all of our teachers use similar layers and equipment, each teacher may provide a slight variation of verbal or emotional feedback or energy. What works for some students may not be as effective with others based on personality and learning styles. It could be a simple change of wording, or innovative use of equipment that “clicks” in the student’s brain.
It is a frequent occurrence for teachers to come back from their day off and find that their students learned something new from their substitute! It’s not unusual that they suddenly break through a barrier with a substitute because they use a different approach, or perhaps being taught from another perspective simply helped the student understand the skill.
So, when you see your teacher’s name on the sub board, celebrate!
