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WHAT MAKES A GREAT PRIVATE TUTOR

In a competitive academic world the need of a good tutor has become a default option given that normal private tuitions are also becoming more or less like a typical school with many pupils in a class and directed towards finishing the syllabus for an academic year rather than influence students to learn and understand concepts and along the way getting good grades

Hence private tuition plays a vital role in getting you up that way, since it's more directed towards an single individual and gives you more communication and advantage of a good relationship with the student they are more ideal and suitable a for students who want to hone their skills and for who need some real good help and those who want to really learn that their own pace a private tuition can provide that time and pace you are looking for

So ,right you have decided to go for a private tutor but you are confused what type of tutor do you want or what makes a good tutor ?Look no further here at Coimbatore there are private tutors available along with good quality academy training  and career counselling

Here there are tuition available for NEET,JEE,IGCSE and for boards like ICSE,ISC and also CBSE there are separate home tutors and institute tutors available for engineering maths and other entrance coaching and also along the way you can learn new languages which are available in the institution itself

Ok then, what makes good tutor

Based on student review and our experiences here are some things that make a difference between a food and a great one

DEEP UNDERSTANDING OF THE MATERIAL

BE it books or some other materials designed especially for special subjects, a thorough and deep knowledge about the material is essential it influences the teacher to dive in deep into that concepts which provides that ‘aha’ moment for the student and that’s when their inner light bulb in their mind begins to glow and all of the sudden they become curious and want to know more you can’t achieve that without having a deep knowledge.

Hey”a half baked egg can only be served as a half baked egg”

HOW SHOULD IT BE TAUGHT AT EACH LEVEL

We all have been there attending a difficult differential calculus class after a heavy lunch is going to do no good hence a light weight topics at that time can do wonders for both the student and teacher, a great tutor needs to know when to Introduce a topic and when to back off from forcing them on to the students.

ABILITY TO LET THEM HAVE THEIR MOMENT

When students are comfortable and engaged they tackle anything with good positivity and let themselves a chance to learn when they do that they remember for it life, a good tutor hence find a way to give them that time and a lead from where they can take off on their own

PATIENCE

The word teacher should always be accompanied by another word called “patience”, every student is different in their own and they tend to learn at their own speed and time hence they need a tutor who is willing to change or modify their teaching techniques which suits the individual need of the students.

“A good tutor should know how to listen before they teach”.

ABILITY TO RELATE

Students tend to learn easy when they are ability to relate the concepts with real ,by communicating the tutors interest ,background and other thing helps the tutor to make a bond with the student which in turn help them able to relate and communicate much easier than a typical classroom environment

KNOWING WHAT WORKS AND WHAT NOT

What kind of examples does a student need does they need statements and definitions upfront are they ok with just concepts what’s is their processing pace you can’t just dump too much info on them at once knowing when and what approach works can make tutor more effective and may give the student essential satisfaction and confidence about approaching those topics or subjects

PREPARATION

It may sound like a small thing but a good tutor must prepare himself prior to a session or class, he or she should also prepare their mental state of being he or she may need to repeat something more than often or again and again it can drain them out, by being mentally prepared they can build their trust and communication with the student so the student may feel more comfortable in asking about things with the tutor.

ORGANIZE AND ADAPT

If something is not interesting a human mind will lose concentration within few minutes so the tutor needs to make sure that he organize the topic in an interesting and intriguing way to keep the students on the edge of their seats, if not possible it must be the goal.

A one on session with student always doesn’t need to be boring with the development of technology a tutor has multiple opportunities to explore like online tutoring and audio videos to help him or her understand better, before introducing them to the student the tutor should be open to adopting them.

Maintain a healthy relationship with parents in a home tuition environment is essential, because they tend to interfere more when a tutor in their place around their son or daughter you need to gain their trust and hey you need all the help you can get from them.

“The day you stop learning is the day you die” the best teacher always take time for themselves to polish their skills and learn all that they can so they can pass it on to their students, each time you have to build a new you who knows a little more than the older you.

And most importantly a good tutor is passion driven and should enjoy what he or she does.

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WHY HOME TUITION IS BETTER THAN ONLINE LEARNING.

The meaning of using online tools (Internet) for learning is otherwise called as e-learning. Online learning creates a distance between teacher and student.  Classes can be attended by sitting in your place itself. A student  can listen to explanation and get assignments tests and test results through electronic platform.  This is a process of acquiring knowledge by using a computer and internet. Online learning has got it’s own advantage and disadvantages. Disadvantages are more than the advantages of online learning.

Disadvantages of Online learning:

1)  While learning a difficult topic, our doubts (questions) are not answered immediately.

2) Teaching is done by a readymade software.  The software does not worry about individual’s understanding ability.

3) No friend or peer-group is there.  Only the computer will be in front of us.  Instead discussion and repeated explanation by the instructor or tutor, the student has got to type out and wait for the response.

4) Discipline can be learned by abiding the school rules and classroom\tutor’s instructions.  Such discipline  cannot be learned through Online learning.

5) Participation or interaction with others to solve a problem is not possible in Online learning.

6) People who spend much time in front of computer may become lazy. Activeness reduces day by day and they become ill.

7) Some pupil get addicted to internet usage.  They may see lots of unwanted information through internet connection.

8) Online learning pupil get more work by writing assignments and tests.

Advantages of online learning:

1.  Students can learn at any time according to their convenience. Students can get flexible timings.

2. Even if the learning quality is poor no one is there to question them.

3. Online learning is suitable only for self-motivated students.

Arranging a teacher (tutor) to come home for helping a student to improve the academic performance is home tuition.

ADVANTAGES OF HOME TUITION:

1.Fact to face interaction between tutor and student can clear the doubts on topics.

2. Tuition time can be fixed accordingly to the convenience of the tutor and student.  So that the student will be mentally prepared for learning that topic.  

3. Students’ views and ideas can be expressed as and when the tutor is explaining the topic.  Teacher can get the feedback then and there.

4. In one to one teaching, the teacher (tutor) can teach according to the comprehending ability of student.  If required teacher can go down to the level of the student to make him/her understand the lesson.  If required, teaching method can be modified by the tutor.

5.In some topics the student may feel that the language of the text content is very high for his level.  In this context, the tutor can prepare new material by simplifying the content. This is the main advantage of home tuition.

6.  By asking questions and answering to the questions of the tutor, the student’s communication skill can develop.

7.  Tutor can correct the test papers in the presence of the student to specify the mistakes.  This will help the student to rectify his mistakes.

8.  Handwriting and presentation can improve when the student writes tests.  This is not possible in online learning.

9. The critical thinking ability of student can improve.  This will help the student to answer analytical thinking and application-oriented questions.

10.  A highly resourceful tutor can boost up the self confidence of student.  This quality can be developed only by continuous interaction with student.

11. Fixed time for home tuition can develop regular and daily reading habit.  This will help the student to improve the subject knowledge.  

12.  At times home tutor can help the student to complete his school homework and assignments.

13.  Tutor can discuss with the parents about the behaviour of the student. The changes taking place in the behaviour of the student also can be watched by the tutor. Timely feedback can help a lot. Feedback is the real tool for future improvement.  This immediate feed back cannot be given by online learning.

Disadvantages of home tuition:

1. No flexibility of timings in-home tuition.  Once the time is fixed by the tutor and the student, the schedule should be followed.  However, very rarely the time can be altered if the situation demands.

2. Some students may have fear for the tutor.  Tutor can help the student to overcome this by his friendly approach.

Disadvantages are very less in-home tuition when compared with online learning.

To conclude, I would suggest that home tuition is always better to know the improvement in performance and to involve the parents.

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USEFUL TIPS FOR  PARENTS WHILE CHOOSING TUTOR.

Children are God’s gift to parents. Parents should take special care of their children. Till the children complete their primary school (5th or class V) parents can be liberal in controlling their behavior and studies.  No parent should fail to notice the changes taking place in their children.  We need not forget that “education is a change of behavior”.  While watching the growth of children, their field of interest also should be noticed. Most of the parents are paying special attention to their children when they get ready for the board/public examination.  Corrective measures should be taken right from VII standard.  Here are some tips for parents to choose the tutor:

1.  Seventh standard (class/grade VII) onwards, children’s interest in various subjects should be noticed.  While noticing the following tips should be given importance.

 a)  Handwriting – if not beautiful, handwriting should be legible.  Everyone should be able to read.

b) Reading – any student must be able to read the books prescribed for that class.  Poor reading is a sign of slow learning.

c)   Comprehension – it is not enough students to stop by reading alone.  They should understand also.  The knowledge obtained should be used in the correct context.

 d) Spelling – many students can read, but while writing they commit lots of spelling mistakes.  Writing words with correct spelling and correct pronunciation should be trained at this stage.

 If the children are missing any of the above, a special tutor can be immediately arranged to correct their handwriting, reading ability and to enhance their comprehension capacity. Parents should not wait until the class of board examination.

 2.  In the class of IX, or at least one year earlier to their board examination, a tutor can be arranged for the subject in which the student is weak:

 a)   The tutor appointed should create interest in that particular subject.

 b)  Different learning skills should be introduced. Regular reading hours should be implemented.

Parents can follow certain tips given below to choose a tutor:

 a) The tutor must be punctual every day. If the tutor is not able to come for home tuition in time, prior intimation should be given to the parents.

  b) The tutor should have a cordial relationship with the student and parents. This will help the student to believe and develop faith in the tutor.

 c) A tutor should be ready to conduct periodical tests.  Test papers should be corrected then and there and the improvement should be discussed with the parents and students.

 d) The tutor should be a man of simple and decent dressing.  Dressing of a person can create an impact in the the mind of the student.

 e) Tutor should be a person of modesty and should impart moral values and values of life.

 f) Tutor should be a man of  pleasing personality.With his smiling face, he may bring students very  close to him. No one can teach anything for the students, we can remove the negative attitude and develop the learning skills.

 g) Tutor should not be a rough and tough person to see.  For any unwanted behaviour or not doing the given work, student should not be manhandled, beaten or scolded.

 h) Tutor should not prone to anger and irritational argument.

  i) Tutor should be an enthusiastic person.  Only then he can influence the students and create a positive atmosphere.  His class can be interesting and can create interest to the student.

  j) Tutor should be qualified in that subject or well versed with subject to take up the responsibilities as a guide and teacher.

 k) Tutor should have good communication and clear voice.  Good knowledge of language is also required.

 l) Good tutor should be approachable for the student.  If the tutor behaves in a friendly way, he will be liked by the students.

m) A teacher or tutor should be a continuous learner.  He must be ready to update himself with knowledge of current affairs.  A tutor should develop his student as an allrounder.

n) Students can be easily influenced by the personality and behaviour of the tutor.  So personality and behaviour of the tutor should be good.

o) A tutor should be flexible and adjustable.  He . should be patient enough to listen to the views of the students. Views of the student may be negative.  All the negative attitude of students should be converted as positive attitude only by the love and caring of tutor.

 In the current trend a tutor should be flexible. Tutors are expected to change themselves as mentors of changing world.  The tutor is appointed not only to teach but also to facilitate  learning at all situations.

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Top 5 benefits of home tuition to improve your grades

Providing Personalized attention:

In one-to-one home tutoring, your children will get more personalized attention from the tutor and he/she will be able to understand the concept very clearly and also focus more on specific subjects or topics.

Tutoring at your convenience:

The major benefits of home tutoring are the convenience for your children's to learn at the comfort of your own home or any other preferable location. Learning at the own place leads to the best use of study time and help in effective learning.

 Improved performance:

If your child is lagging in any specific subject or topic, with home tuition, we are providing additional time and concentrate more on that subject or topic. A home tutor will help you to improve your child’s concentration and also improve overall academic performance.

 Quality Assessment:

With one-to-one attention by home, tutors are better able to assess a child’s growth and performance, and the area where they lag behind. Home tutors are better to understand a child’s learning ability so that they can easily evaluate and providing regular feedback on the student’s responses as they work. These assessments are encouraging and supporting your children in developing self-learning.

 SAVES TIME AND EFFORT

How Home tuition is saving our time is, for parent’s their busy schedules can be limit the time you're must able to spend each week helping out with home works. In the digital world, children become older and their studies are become more advanced, so that parents may not always be able to provide suitable assistance to their children.  In these both major reasons are having a home tutor who has both the time and skills necessary also the better help for students and parents.