Small group tutoring involving 4 to 6 students is a valuable educational approach that offers several benefits
Small group work fosters collaboration, critical thinking, and active learning, making it an essential component of effective enquiry-based learning
1. Collaboration and Interaction:
Small group work allows students to work together, whether in pairs or groups of three to six.
Beyond merely sharing resources or dividing tasks, collaboration enables students to express their knowledge and ideas.
Through discussion and debate with peers, they can refine their understanding and deepen their insights.
2. Ownership and Autonomy:
Engaging in small group activities gives students a sense of ownership over their learning process.
They become more autonomous, taking responsibility for their contributions and decisions.
3. Testing Knowledge and Articulation:
Group work provides a platform for students to articulate their thoughts.
By explaining concepts to others, they test their understanding and consolidate their learning.
4. Authentic Tasks and Employability Skills:
Small group work facilitates engagement with authentic tasks.
Students tackle real-world problems, enhancing their employability skills valued by employers.
Quality, not quantity
The power of 1-to-1 tutoring lies in its ability to address each student’s unique learning journey
1. Individualised Learning: In a 1-to-1 tutoring setting, a student receives personalised attention from a tutor. This focused interaction allows the tutor to tailor the instruction to the student’s specific needs, learning pace, and learning style.
2. Customized Approach: Unlike group classes, where the curriculum is standardized, 1-to-1 tutoring adapts to the student’s unique requirements. Tutors can identify areas of weakness, reinforce concepts, and provide additional practice as needed.
3. Flexible Scheduling: Students and tutors can arrange sessions at mutually convenient times. This flexibility ensures that learning happens when the student is most receptive and engaged.
4. Building Confidence: The individualised attention fosters confidence. Students can ask questions without hesitation, clarify doubts, and receive immediate feedback, which contributes to a deeper understanding of the material.
5. Targeted Support: Whether it’s preparing for exams, improving specific skills (such as math, reading, or writing), or mastering a subject, 1-to-1 tutoring provides targeted support to help students achieve their academic goals.
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