What Tutoring is all about... my thoughts
Typically, private tutoring sessions last just one hour per week, and it is important therefore to be realistic about what the goal is.
Ask yourself the questions:
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why am I opting for private Tutoring?
what are my child's particular requirements?
what are my goals?
how will I determine success?
I only have one hour...
What I cannot do is "teach Maths" or "teach English"...
So what can I achieve?
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enjoyment, focus, motivation, enthusiasm, the love of learning, confidence, self-esteem, worth, value...
I cannot "create an Einstein", but I may be able to undo any damage that may have been done, fill any gaps in Maths or English that may have arisen, boost a confidence that may have been crushed, foster a self-belief that may have been lost, change a fear of learning into a love for learning...
I can spend an hour playing with numbers, enjoying challenges, reading poems, explaining, listening...
The hour is focused, motivating, invigorating, enjoyable, confidence boosting...
It's an hour well spent.
to be continued...for ever!!