Benefits Of Tutoring
The secret of winning is ‘deliberate practice,’ where an expert coach takes you through well-designed training over months or years, and you give it your full concentration.
Tutoring is the most efficient and effective way for a student to learn.
The benefits of tutoring are numerous. They stem primarily from the unmatched feedback and individual attention students receive.
During a tutoring session, a student receives instantaneous feedback from their tutor at every stage. Tutors provide insights on everything from how well students approach problems to whether they have gaps in their knowledge. A tutor can coach a student on how to simplify a complex task, saving not only time but confusion and frustration. A tutor can also identify the reasons for a student’s mistakes and help the student correct them immediately.
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Without a tutor, the student may continue taking the long way, or worse yet, the wrong way. There is a risk of reinforcing misconceptions when taking the do-it-yourself approach.
Relying solely on in-class instruction can also be precarious. In large classrooms, direct interaction between student and teacher is rare. Students can easily lose focus, and, unfortunately, often do. Fortunately, one-on-one tutoring sessions make it easy for students to stay focused. It’s just them and the tutor working together; it is an active and engaging process, free of distraction.
Better grades, better test scores, and beyond
The obvious benefits of tutoring include improved grades and test scores. But the benefits go well beyond those superficial measures, as the case study below demonstrates.
This disparity is routine for a seasoned tutor. At this point, it was obvious that Amanda needed more than just practice. She needed coaching on The Art of Test Taking. After a few targeted questions I was able to identify a quirk in her thought process. Her mind was becoming bored easily; even while we talked her eyes and mind would wander, searching for some more potent stimulus. I explained my observation to her, and instructed her to overcome boredom by using her imagination to stimulate her mind while performing the dull task of SAT prep. Five weeks later her SAT score improved by 260 points.
Clearly, the benefits of tutoring for Amanda went well beyond the SAT. She now has a tool to get her mind more fully engaged in any dry but necessary task. She has refined her ability to focus, which will pay dividends throughout her life.
The benefits of tutoring can be short-term and targeted or long-term and far-reaching. Is tutoring right for your son or daughter?
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5 Comments
Very true self studying and having a tutor both has its different advantages. Student who just cannot do something by himself do need home tutor. A good home tutor do act as a friend and a teacher who helps students to have a clear approach towards studies.
I have found that just a simple explanation that I can respond to and ask questions about is the fastest way to understand. Tutoring works on many levels, even if it is just as simple as helping the student focus. This one on one learning process can be helpful for many students.
I want to make sure that my son understands his math. He’s been having a really hard time with it, though. It seems like a math tutor could really help him out! I might have to see if I can get one that will make this easier for him.
I completely agree with your blog because if someone want to hire a tutor then firstly they should select the right and famous tutor because everything is depend on your hard work and tutor’s guidance.
My niece is struggling in one of her classes. I’ve been brainstorming with her mother about what can be done to help her out. I’ll have to let my sister know that it’s better to stay away from the do-it-yourself approach since you said that you’re at higher risk of reinforcing misconceptions using that method.