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Getting private home tuition for their children has been a secret weapon for parents to help their children get better academically for the past years. It’s also been proven in a lot of cases that students, no matter the age whether they are primary school children or even college students and even adults, have benefited and reaped the results of home tuition. Aside from getting help academically, students who have taken private tuition are also seen with a more positive attitude to their studies and subjects they previously have difficulty with.
Oftentimes, when students are forced into a classroom setting with usually a one-size-fits-all teaching method and a number of students vying for the teacher’s attention, it can get overwhelming for them. As such, without the attention they need, they may start to fade into the background and have more difficulty catching up to their classmates. This is why private tuition is favored during times like this. 1-to-1 tuition provides the student the attention they need from their tutors and they are given personalized tuition according to their needs. With this, they can start to improve and become more confident in their classes.
Because of the benefits tuition gives to students and the high demand for it, tutors also now offer classes for almost every subject under the sun. As such, parents also have more options with regards to the kind of tutor they want to hire based on their credentials and their suitability for their child’s needs. With that, we have gathered some of the most common topics tutors offer.
1. Math
Probably the most common subject tutors offer and the subject most parents hire tutors for, Math is a popular subject for both tutors and parents simply because of its level of difficulty. It’s not unusual to hear about a student struggling with Math and there are many reasons for that. With a tutor’s skills and experience, they will be able to address the below issues that may arise from class as well as others not mentioned.
• Attention problems
Math is already a complicated subject for most students to begin with and when it comes to Math problems, it becomes even harder for them. Math problems require thorough analysis and comprehension, thus, students should pay attention to them. In a classroom setting, keeping a student’s focus and attention to a math problem can be difficult because of the size of the students. However, this will be lessened in 1-to-1 tuition, wherein the tutor gives all their attention to a single student. With this, the student’s attention span can also improve as there will be fewer distractions and all their questions and doubts will be answered and clarified.
• Challenge with fundamentals
Adding to the complexity of Math is the fact that it runs on a flow of concepts, which means if the child hasn’t mastered the previous lesson, there is a high chance he/she may also have difficulty with the next lesson. Math is a connection of concepts and ideas and if the child hasn’t fully understood one, he/she will have trouble with those concepts connected to the one they are already having difficulty in. It can be a very disheartening cycle, which is why it’s important for a student to master the fundamentals first before moving on to the next topic.
• Learning not understanding
Rote learning can be the easiest and laziest approach to teaching. While there are some topics and subjects that still require memorization, Math isn’t one of them. Of course, there are many formulas in Math that students have to familiarize themselves with but if this is the only action and piece of learning they have achieved in Math classes, they are not learning at all. Students should be able to apply these formulas and knowledge in order for them to fully understand what they are doing. Regardless of the math problem they are facing, if they understand how the formula or computation works, they will not have trouble finding the correct answer. Private tuition offers the student a deeper understanding of different concepts in Math and makes sure they are applied for a better learning experience.
2. Economics
Rote learning can be the easiest and laziest approach to teaching. While there are some topics and subjects that still require memorization, Math isn’t one of them. Of course, there are many formulas in Math that students have to familiarize themselves with but if this is the only action and piece of learning they have achieved in Math classes, they are not learning at all. Students should be able to apply these formulas and knowledge in order for them to fully understand what they are doing. Regardless of the math problem they are facing, if they understand how the formula or computation works, they will not have trouble finding the correct answer. Private tuition offers the student a deeper understanding of different concepts in Math and makes sure they are applied for a better learning experience.
3. English
Another very popular subject offered by many home tutors is English. There is a reason why it is popular as more and more people are speaking English both domestically and internationally. It is also used in most academic works and even as a medium for teaching some subjects as well. It’s also popular for students who aren’t native English speakers and want to polish their language skills. English tutors generally offer help in areas such as grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and articulation, and oral and written communication. For advanced students, engaging in an English home tutor can mean getting help in specialized areas relating to whatever they need help in such as essay writing or thesis writing.
4. Languages
As we have already mentioned English, let’s also not forget about the other languages. While English focuses more on reading and writing, other languages focus mostly on verbal communication. As Singapore opens its doors to more and more students from overseas, there are also more students requesting assistance from home tutors teaching different languages. Aside from foreign students, many are also hiring tutors for help with Mother Tongue languages such as Mandarin, Tamil, and Malay. FamilyTutor doesn’t just stop there though. Our home tuition agency also offers other languages such as Hindi, Japanese, Korean, and German.
5. Science
Along with Math, Science is also a popular subject offered by many home tutors because many students consider this a difficult subject. Science, like Math, is also made of concepts and ideas related and interrelated with each other and that makes for quite a difficult subject when students haven’t mastered the fundamentals. As such, it’s rare for students to find help from their peers to help them out with the subject, hence they turn to home tutors instead. For the most part, Science requires a lot of understanding of the topics and concepts. The most common science subjects offered by tutors are Physics, Biology, and Chemistry. Of course, as students go through different levels of the subjects, there are also tutors who offer tuition for those levels as well.
6. Technology and computers
Technology is evolving and becoming more and more relevant every day so it’s no surprise that tutors also offer tuition relating to technology and computers. Since technology is becoming more pertinent, it’s also important for people to continuously adapt and learn how to use it. Many students are more interested in learning the basics which is why many home tutors who offer the subject aren’t necessarily experts in the field, but they do have sufficient knowledge to share. Many home tutors offer to teach about computers and mainly focuses on certain areas such as Microsoft Office, which includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and many more, Adobe Software like Photoshop, Lightroom, etc., and even basic programming.
7. Practical skills
Subjects offered by tutors aren’t restricted to only those traditionally taught in schools. Aside from the usual academic subjects, tutors also offer other subjects that lean more into practical skills such as culinary or carpentry. These subjects aren’t also limited to a certain age group of students. If the tutor is offering for a cooking class, they can engage students from children to even adults like young mothers who want to be better in the kitchen. Some of these practical skills, when put together with the academic skills students have learned, can make up for a child’s motivation and development for success.
Conclusion
Private tuition can be a very valuable resource for students everywhere. Of course, learning inside the classroom in a traditional learning setting is the most common way for children to get their education, however, there are also certain measures parents and students can take to make sure they can get the best quality education. Engaging in a home tutor is one of those measures. While some students do well inside a classroom, there are also others who do better through 1-to-1 tuition. In home tuition, they can also learn valuable skills which is why supplementing extra time for lessons through home tuition may be a good idea for your child especially if they are struggling.
If you are a parent and want to see the best of your child academically, check out FamilyTutor, the best home tuition agency in Singapore. We offer over 200 subjects, including the ones mentioned, for students from pre-school to even beyond college level.
Carelle
Carelle is a teacher who has been through the ups and downs of the teacher and learner life. She wishes for every learner to gain educational satisfaction that will help embody the people they want to be in the future.
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