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<blockquote data-quote="Alison C" data-source="post: 43366" data-attributes="member: 3943"><p>Hi hi - I know exactly where you are coming from, from my own GDL experiences. Let's just say that I felt that the teaching wouldn't be getting an OFSTED 'outstanding' any time soon - not because it's bad but because there is such a disconnect between the classes and the exams.</p><p></p><p>The tutors are not necessarily sensitive to the investment you are making, and how fragile you are. The negative phrasing indicates the rush. If you can, ask them to comment on their commentary, eg instead of the 'this is wrong' vibes they are giving you, what phrases could you use to sound convincing? </p><p></p><p>The things I found the most helpful were </p><p>(1) learning how to use the textbook properly by trying the model questions (then comparing mine with theirs and copying out theirs) and </p><p>(2) using the OU 'concentrate' books which you can find on LawTrove - though I'd recommend buying on eBay/Amazon second hand. The 'Q&A' books in that series have model answers to problem questions. They aren't exactly the same cases as those on my GDL but the style of writing and the deftness showed me really clearly how to approach. I literally typed the answers out to learn how to use the words and sentences in the way you would when learning a new language.</p><p></p><p>Don't despair but I agree, this is a tough call after previous success so you just need to see how to practise. And fail early, fail often.</p><p></p><p>Good luck and well done for sharing, I wish I had known about TCLA when I was at your point.</p><p></p><p>Alison</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Alison C, post: 43366, member: 3943"] Hi hi - I know exactly where you are coming from, from my own GDL experiences. Let's just say that I felt that the teaching wouldn't be getting an OFSTED 'outstanding' any time soon - not because it's bad but because there is such a disconnect between the classes and the exams. The tutors are not necessarily sensitive to the investment you are making, and how fragile you are. The negative phrasing indicates the rush. If you can, ask them to comment on their commentary, eg instead of the 'this is wrong' vibes they are giving you, what phrases could you use to sound convincing? The things I found the most helpful were (1) learning how to use the textbook properly by trying the model questions (then comparing mine with theirs and copying out theirs) and (2) using the OU 'concentrate' books which you can find on LawTrove - though I'd recommend buying on eBay/Amazon second hand. The 'Q&A' books in that series have model answers to problem questions. They aren't exactly the same cases as those on my GDL but the style of writing and the deftness showed me really clearly how to approach. I literally typed the answers out to learn how to use the words and sentences in the way you would when learning a new language. Don't despair but I agree, this is a tough call after previous success so you just need to see how to practise. And fail early, fail often. Good luck and well done for sharing, I wish I had known about TCLA when I was at your point. Alison [/QUOTE]
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