Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is defined as a group of behavioral symptoms that include short attention span, distractibility, impulsivity and over activity. The cluster of symptoms usually also impairs the learning process and is more common amongst children, already … Read the rest
How to tutor students with Dyslexia
October 23, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Dyslexia is one of the most common learning disabilities, affecting around 1 out of every 10-20 people in the UK. As a “specific” learning disabilities, it affects only some of the abilities, necessary for learning, such as reading or writing.… Read the rest
What is the goal of tutoring?
August 10, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The goal of tutoring is not to replace independent homework time for students. The goal of tutoring is to give students the skills and confidence they need to tackle unfamiliar questions and find their own correct answers. When hiring a … Read the rest
When is tutoring and hiring a tutor a waste of parents’ money?
August 4, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Hiring a good tutor/mentor is money well spent. A good mentor will not only help children with their struggling subjects, but often inspire students and have a significant impact on their academic careers. Spending money on tutoring is wasteful only … Read the rest
History of tutoring
April 9, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Tutoring as a way to compliment traditional teaching approaches has been around for centuries. In fact, tutoring is one of the oldest teaching methods, dating back to the ancient Greeks, which used to educate their children by getting them together … Read the rest
The Goal of Canadian High Schools for University Bound Students
March 24, 2015 by Leave a Comment
What is the goal of high school in the 21st century? Since a high school diploma seems no longer sufficient for even the lower level jobs, the goal of high school is to prepare students and give them the … Read the rest
Canada – The Only G8 Country without a Federal Ministry of Education
March 24, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Canada is the only G8 country that does not have a Ministry of Education at a Federal level. We have Health Canada for issues related to our health. We have the Department of National Defence for our protection. But … Read the rest
B.C. teachers’ strike drags on with no end in sight
September 10, 2014 by Leave a Comment
As the teachers’ strike continues it becomes more and more important to ensure your child is mentally stimulated. After the two month summer holidays, it is essential that students continue learning while waiting for school to start. Here are some … Read the rest
NEWS: BC Teacher’s strike
September 1, 2014 by Leave a Comment
NEWS: BC Teacher’s strike
Our director and dedicated Vancouver tutors are ready to support students and their parents during the teachers’ strike. We are home schooling and teaching students the BC school curriculum. We use regular assessment and progress tracking … Read the rest
Research Findings on Brain Development
March 7, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Research about how our brain develops from childhood to adulthood shows that:
Brain development depends on both our genes and our environment
Both nature and nurture are important in brain development. We are born with the main circuits in place … Read the rest