Too many students take their lessons without being prepared, both physically and mentally. Very often, students show up only a few minutes before the lesson; they rush into the school and hurry to the locker room to change clothes before the class starts. Many times they enter the training area after the instructor has already commenced the class! Certain students show up early enough, but then waste their time with idle talk or by just sitting around waiting for the class to begin. In both cases, the students will not be properly prepared to partake in the lesson. Mental composure and physical readiness will be lacking.
The student gains knowledge through the lessons. The instructor imparts his experience to the student who pays for the lessons. The instructor Approaches the class with a predetermined lesson plan in mind. His goal is to achieve certain results within a limited time span. The student who invests both time and money for the privilege of participating in the class has a dual obligation to himself and to the instructor. to attend each and every lesson on time and be prepared to absorb what the lesson has to offer. Lessons have different purposes, aimed at the proper developing of techniques and the understanding of principles.
A student needs regular lessons in order to maintain and improve his standard of performance. However, lessons are only valuable when the student attends the class with eagerness and alertness.
Key Points to Follow to Get the Most from the Lesson
- Arrive early for your lesson.
Arriving early gives you time to change into your uniform and get in the proper mood. Putting on your uniform should become a special ritual. No student should come to the school wearing his
uniform.
- Prepare yourself for the lesson.
Early arrival will give you ample time to warm-up and stretch your body and to focus your mind. A relaxed hod and receptive mind are essential for proper learning. The objective of each student should be to spend at least 10 minutes on preliminary exercises before the lesson.
- Pay close attention.
Regardless of the ability of the teacher, if the student lacks attention during the lesson, little will be learned. The eyes and ears play an indispensable role in gaining new knowledge. Your eyes must see every move. Your ears must catch every word.
- Keep your expectations in check.
Learning, for everyone, involves certain struggles and disappointments. Gaining new knowledge is not always easy or automatic. It takes time to acquire and perform new skills. Remember to he patient and not expect too much too soon.
