Teaching Different Learner Types

It’s important to remember that every student learns differently from those around them. There are factors that each student finds challenging while there are also factors that he/she finds easy to grasp. Because everyone learns differently, a one-size-fits-all teaching method is sometimes ineffective. This usually happens in schools as there is a large number of students per teacher, and can result in some students falling behind their lessons or being unable to catch up with their peers. So, it is important for tutors to understand the distinct types of learners and adapting their teaching method in order to effective give tuition.

As stated before, classrooms have a larger number of students per teacher. Usually, there are more than twenty-something students per one teacher for a subject. It can be difficult for the teacher to constantly change or modify the teaching method per lesson to cater to all the learning styles of students. This is why, teachers often use the teaching method that appeals to the majority of students. This idea may work in some instances, however, as mentioned before, there is also the inevitability that some students may not be able to catch up because the method used is ineffective for them.

However, this isn’t the case in 1-to-1 tuition. One of the main advantages of home tuition that greatly helps students is that lessons are personalized. This means that the home tutors in Singapore really aim to construct their lessons according to the student. Their learning style, pace, and, even schedule are all highly considered in making the lessons for them. Additionally, tutors also concentrate on student’s weaknesses and help overcome them. This allows the student to concentrate more on their own learning without worrying if they are catching up or at the same pace as their classmates. They can also develop their self-confidence through the boost that their improvement provides them.