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Tutoring Facts and Fiction
Fall report cards have made their way home, and parent teacher conferences have come and gone, yet many parents are left with uneasy feelings about their children’s academic performance.
If you’re one of these parents, you’re not alone. According to the Education Industry Association, the number of parents who utilize private tutors for their children is increasing by about 15% annually.
But, while more parents are enrolling their children in private tutoring each year, others face misconceptions about their decision. So, how do you find the right solution for your children through all the confusion? Below are some common myths about tutoring and the truths that belie them.
Teachers will be upset if I seek assistance outside of school: FICTION
- Teachers want students to succeed. Many already spend extra time with struggling students. Unfortunately, the classroom was not designed for individualized tutoring.
- Most schools offer tutoring, however, this type of tutoring often addresses only immediate needs and does not correct root problems.
- Though some teachers may perceive students who seek private tutoring as an indication of poor teaching ability, the fact is teachers want every child to be motivated, excited about learning, and to succeed academically, just as much as parents do.
Tutoring is only for students who are failing: FICTION
- Many parents seek private tutoring to ensure their child attains grade level competency.
- Increasingly, parents enroll their children in private tutoring to help them get ahead of their class and be better prepared for the next school year.
- Many college bound students enroll in private tutoring to help them attain higher ACT and SAT scores.
A child enrolled in tutoring will feel embarrassed around their peers: FICTION
- Knowledge is power. When children match or surpass their classmates academically, they feel better about themselves.
- The fact is, a child’s entire life can change with the self-confidence that comes with academic success.
- Tutoring should be fun. Tutoring Club offers a supportive environment and rewards students for their hard work.
Tutoring is merely a quick fix for a problem: FICTION
- A proper diagnosis of skill gaps will help create a program to correct your child’s deficiencies where they begin.
- Tutoring should address and correct learning deficiencies, and not just move students from lesson to lesson.
- Once a child has mastered a skill level, it becomes a part of their memory and stays with them as they continue to build on those skills.
Not all tutoring centers are the same, so don’t settle for something that isn’t working. Look for a center that offers diagnostic testing, individualized programs, and guarantees academic improvement.
For further information, contact:
Chad Schwartz
Tutoring Club
(702) 588-5288
cschwartz@tutoringclub.com
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