The Proliferation of the Tutoring Industry and Bad Learning Methods
Tutoring has long been heralded as a solution to educational challenges, offering personalised instruction to help students excel. However, the rapid growth of the tutoring industry raises concerns about its effectiveness and the learning methods it promotes. As an experienced Year 6 teacher with extensive research into various learning methodologies, I aim to explore the problems associated with the burgeoning tutoring sector and why some of its prevalent learning methods may be detrimental. This article examines the effectiveness of tutoring, the socio-economic implications, and the psychological effects on students, supported by scientific research.
Nurturing Excellence: 10 Ways to Help Your High-Achieving Child Maintain Their Edge
Parents love to boast about their high-achieving child, but complacency comes at you fast. Here we provide you with 10 ways to help your child to maintain their academic performance without sacrificing their mental wellbeing.
5 Reasons Why Traditional Tutoring Needs Improvement
We look at 5 reasons why traditional tutoring is outdated, inefficient and offers poor-value-for-money for parents who are already feeling the financial pinch. Tutoring generally needs improving and it’s time we mix things up in the world of learning.
Is the British Education System in Decline?
Britain’s education system was once regarded as the best in the world. Unfortunately that’s no longer the case. We explore the reasons behind its decline and how to get Britain back on top in the future.
The Rising Costs of Tutoring in the UK and the Emergence of Affordable Alternatives
Everything in the UK is rising in cost and tutoring is no exception. How much can the average family really afford to spend week-in-week-out and is it really worth it?
Spaced Learning: The Superpower for Kids' Education
We discuss the benefit of Spaced Learning and how it offers a high-impact and low-stress alternative to traditional tutoring.