Ms Kate Lehane:

I think it is a generational thing. I have seen changes but it is mainly with younger teachers. I recognise that some of the older or more seasoned teachers try new things but they are not entirely comfortable with it. Their usual method is to say "Learn this". I have young teachers who try something new every week. I have one teacher who asks us what we want to learn at the start of every week. We all feel that we enjoy that a lot better than being told what we are going to learn. It helps me and the other students enjoy the classroom more. I see it more with younger teachers, those that are new to the profession, whereas with older teachers it is very much a case of "Learn this off by heart" and "Do this" or "Do that". I see a change but mainly through younger teachers.