To ensure successful tutoring for students, we are always on the lookout for excellent tutors. There are a few strategies and skills one can work on to hone their tutoring skills and give results to their students. The strategies can be used whether tutoring online or in student’s home. Some of these key skills are […]
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How to overcome drawbacks of tutoring
While tutoring can have many benefits, there are also some drawbacks to consider. Some of the potential drawbacks of tutoring include: Cost One of the main drawbacks of tutoring is that it can be expensive. Many families cannot afford to hire a tutor on a regular basis, which can create financial barriers to receiving this […]
History of private tutoring and famous tutors
The history of school tutoring is a long and varied one, with a rich tradition that spans many centuries and cultures. From ancient Greece to the digital age, tutoring has played a vital role in the education of individuals and has helped countless people to achieve their goals. Tutoring can be traced back to ancient […]
Trends in Canadian Education
Tests and standardization have been scapegoated as the enemy. Students are getting less tests, being assigned less homework, and learning less due to the extensive cuts in the curriculum content. In math class a lot of time is spent on reviewing last year’s content instead of teaching new material. This has resulted in both high […]
Criticism around recent revamps in education
Students are getting less tests, being assigned less homework, and as a result learning less in their K-12 education. Standardized testing has been scapegoated as the enemy and there have been extensive cuts in the curriculum content in our education system. In math class a lot of time is spent on reviewing last year’s material. […]
Global University Ranking
According to the Times Higher Education World University Ranking, Canada’s top three universities – the University of Toronto, the University of British Columbia, and McGill University – have fallen in their global ranking in the face of global competition. On the other hand, two Chinese universities made a major leap upward and outranked UBC and McGill.