Lesson Theming - Introduction

All lessons, or learning sessions within lessons, have a specific topic or core subject - often referred to as the 'lesson theme'.

The DVSA have a heading called 'lesson theme' on their marking sheets. The lesson theme section of the sheet is designed to allow the examiner to record the things that were covered during the lesson - it is not a list of lessons that you will be expected to teach. For ADI Part-Three and Standards Checks you can choose any subject that you wish and are not limited by those listed on the examiner's form.

We use the term 'theming' to describe a process that can help you to tightly focus your lessons and keep them 'on theme'.

It's not unusual for unexpected errors to arise during lessons, one of our examples discusses a zebra crossing lesson where the driver makes a 'unrelated' mistake at a junction. Our theming concept demonstrates that mistakes are not in fact 'unrelated' at all and you can use every opportunity that arises during the lesson to help get the 'main theme' message across.

Next: Step 2 - A pedestrian safety example.