The Proliferation of the Tutoring Industry and Bad Learning Methods

Danielle Wood-Wallace 15/09/2024 Danielle Wood-Wallace 15/09/2024

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.

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