Most people feel that tuition is a necessary tool that complements school learning.
And there are others who feel that if school teaching is comprehensive enough, then tuition is not necessary.
Well, whatever school of thought one may follow, it is impossible to ignore the fact that a good tutor is a valuable asset to a student….any student.
Ask yourself why top students constantly need the support of a tutor to maintain their grades.
I have listed 4 reasons why people need tuition in a competitive society like ours:
#1 Private tutors are good at breaking down subject content in a simplified form that makes sense to the student
This is the main reason why a student starts searching for a tuition teacher.
What is the point of having tuition if it is not going to be any different from the teaching at school?
A tutor should always be able to give that little bit extra, don’t you think?
A tutor who knows her stuff should be able to have some ‘tricks’ of her own.
The most important help should be to make a subject come to life.
Most students stare in a zombified way while attending class.
Well, they could be concentrating on their lessons and that could be the reason for that ‘zombie’ look. But that need not always be the case.
There are always those that go away from class feeling positively muddled.
Either the teacher has been teaching at a fast pace that does not suit them or they do not understand the concept at all.
The class size in schools is big and the teacher generally has no time to attend to those who do not understand.
That is the way it is and while there are many who may be able to cope, there are also those who may not be able to keep up with the flow.
Some subjects may be easier to cope for the students while others will pose a definite challenge.
#2 A tutor can help a student to get back on track especially if that is his weak area or if he has lost that time due to other reasons
This is one of the reasons why tutors are constantly sought.
The standard of education in Singapore is supposed to be at an international standard and if all students are able to benefit from that, there would be no need for tuition.
Then, why do people seek tutors? Just for emotional consolation?
Far from it. Tuition has very real benefits.
One of them is to help a student to gain traction in their studies.
Some students may have missed out on their studies due to medical reasons or they may find a subject particularly challenging.
Not all students can take to their subjects like a duck taking to water.
Let’s face it. The standard of education is high and if one is expected to make the grade and complete tertiary education, tuition is really necessary.
Tuition is a necessary support system. A tutor focuses on the weak area and adds to what is missing in the student’s academic background.
#3 A tutor can give notes tailored to the needs of that student
Prepare for exams with concepts suited for exam-oriented questions.
This is the main reason why all students seek a tutor.
Imagine a tutor who has strategies and applies it with his own skills to teach the subject?
A good tutor will have his own set of key concepts and formulas that really work.
These are tried and tested and they really work!
Imagine a tutor who knows the weak areas of that student and knows the correct formula that will work for the student.
The tutor will know what works well for the student. And the right strategy will go a long way in getting the student to realise his desired grade!
No matter what people say about tuition being an unnecessary appendage, there is no denying the fact that it has helped an average student to realise his full potential and get that A!
Tailored notes are needed to suit the needs of the student.
In other words, we are talking about ‘custom-made education.’
#4 A tutor will know a student well as tuition groups are generally small and will therefore be able to motivate the student
Most tuition groups are smaller than a school class.
Size matters. A smaller group means that you can get more help from the tutor.
Some tuition centres even have 2 tutors to a class and mark their homework on the spot!
There are tutors and there are tutors.
Tuition is necessary support when you want to get ahead.
The most important strength comes from your mind.
It is the willingness to believe in yourself that matters more than anything else.
Some tutors are able to motivate students and even counsel them when needed.
Tuition will continue to be needed as long as our curriculum remains as challenging as it is today.
And you can always reach your academic goal this way!