From the Other Side of the Board – How Our Teachers Have Capitalised on AI

At Bright Path Learning, we believe that exceptional teaching is driven by expert subject knowledge, deep pedagogical understanding, and the ability to adapt to students’ needs in real time. That’s why we work exclusively with middle and senior leaders in education—teachers with years of experience in curriculum leadership and assessment. Unlike many tutoring services that rely on a rigid, pre-planned curriculum, our tutors are empowered to shape their own sessions, making every lesson as impactful and responsive as possible.

One of the most exciting developments in education today is the integration of Generative AI (GenAI) into teaching. AI isn’t just a tool for students—it has revolutionized the way our expert teachers deliver sessions, diagnose misconceptions, and accelerate progress. By combining AI with Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction and Doug Lemov’s "Teach Like a Champion", our tutors have unlocked new ways to engage learners, deepen understanding, and foster independence.

The Science of Effective Teaching: Rosenshine, Lemov, and the Power of Questioning

At the core of Bright Path Learning’s approach is a focus on expert questioning. Rosenshine’s Principles highlight the importance of breaking down learning into manageable steps, scaffolding new knowledge, and using frequent checks for understanding. Meanwhile, Lemov’s concept of Ratio—the balance between student participation and challenge—ensures that students are thinking, reasoning, and explaining rather than passively receiving information.

Our tutors are masters at questioning. They don’t just ask, “Do you understand?”—they probe deeper to find the root cause of a misconception. Often, difficulties with advanced concepts stem from gaps in foundational knowledge. For example, in an A-level Biology session on the immune response, a tutor might notice that students are struggling with interleukins—the messengers between white blood cells. Instead of pushing forward, they identify that the issue lies in a lack of understanding of cellular receptors and cell signalling. This flexibility is the hallmark of great teaching.

But this is where AI takes things further. Once the tutor has identified the misconception, they can generate targeted practice questions in real time, reinforcing understanding without having to stop and search for resources. This ensures that students consolidate their learning immediately, maximising progress in every session.

How AI Enhances Our Lessons in Real Time

AI tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, and DeepSeek are not replacements for great teaching—they are enhancements. Here’s how our tutors integrate them into lessons:

✅ Generating real-time practice questions – If students struggle with a concept, the tutor can instantly generate new examples tailored to their level.
✅ Providing worked examples – AI can quickly create step-by-step model answers, allowing students to compare and refine their approach.
✅ Reversing roles for deeper learning – Tutors can generate exemplar answers and ask students to mark them, switching their role from "learner" to "assessor" and sharpening their exam technique.
✅ Creating rapid summaries with questions – After explaining a tricky topic, AI can produce a concise summary and a set of self-check questions to reinforce key ideas.
✅ Homework and feedback tasks – AI accelerates lesson planning, allowing tutors to focus on delivering high-quality teaching while AI drafts structured revision exercises.

Worked Example: AI in Action – Solving a GCSE Maths Quadratic Question

One powerful way AI supports our teachers is through worked examples. Let’s take a quadratic equation from GCSE Higher Tier Maths:

Solve: x² + 5x + 6 = 0

A tutor can use AI to generate a step-by-step worked solution, ensuring that students don’t just memorise methods but understand the reasoning behind them:

1️⃣ Factorise: (x + 2)(x + 3) = 0
2️⃣ Set each factor to zero: x + 2 = 0 or x + 3 = 0
3️⃣ Solve for x: x = -2, x = -3

Beyond just providing an answer, the tutor can probe deeper, asking students to:

• Explain why factorisation works.

• Consider how they would solve if the equation were not factorable.

• Reflect on common mistakes (e.g., forgetting negative signs).

AI enhances this process by generating alternative methods (like completing the square or using the quadratic formula), allowing students to explore multiple approaches.

Enhancing Teacher Subject Knowledge: AI as a CPD Tool

Even the most experienced teachers encounter new and challenging content. AI has transformed teacher development, acting as an on-demand subject knowledge booster.

For instance, as a new Head of Physics, I’ve come across some complex applications in particle physics. When I hit a roadblock, AI has helped me break down difficult concepts, giving me the confidence to teach them clearly. This means that by the time I deliver the lesson, my explanations are refined, structured, and effective. AI is an invaluable subject knowledge enhancer, allowing teachers to stay ahead in their fields.

The Risks of AI – and Why Expert Teachers Still Matter

Of course, AI comes with risks. Two major concerns are:

🔴 "Hallucination" – AI generating incorrect information – GenAI sometimes presents inaccuracies as fact. This is why expert teachers are essential—they review and refine AI-generated content before using it with students.
🔴 GDPR and student safety – At Bright Path Learning, we ensure that AI tools are used ethically and securely, with strict safeguards to protect student data.

AI cannot replace great teachers, but it can make them even better. It is a framework, not a finished product—our tutors use it critically, adapting and improving content to meet the specific needs of every student.

The Bright Path Learning Difference

What sets us apart? Unlike many tutoring services, we don’t hand tutors a pre-set curriculum. Instead, we trust our expert teachers to craft sessions based on their deep curriculum knowledge. AI supports this by saving time on resource creation, allowing our tutors to focus on what matters—engaging students, building confidence, and accelerating progress.

If you’re a school looking to partner with Bright Path Learning, we’d love to hear from you. Our expert-led tuition is designed to make a real impact on student outcomes, whether through targeted intervention, GCSE and A-level support, or helping struggling students rediscover their confidence.

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📧 Email: learn@brightpathlearning.co.uk
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Let’s work together to unlock student potential—one expert-led session at a time.