Comparing Enrichment Programme versus Private Tutor

[ShinTutor]

nottigermom:

Hi all, i am new to this forum


I am checking out options for my 2 girls - either home tuition or tuition centre. My girls currently attend the after school program at their school but we have found that homework is still incomplete and sometimes not even done properly.

We are mainly looking for basic supervision, i.e. that homework gets done, and that what is taught in school is reinforced so that the girls get the fundamentals. Any extra is a bonus. However, would prefer teachers or NIE trained tutor.

What is usually covered at tuition centres? Someone had mentioned Patsons to us but we couldn't find much about it online. Any input? thanks!!

Hi there,

I have fellow colleagues who give 1-1 tuition and some of those who teaches at a tuition center.I will just add some inputs for you from my experience.

In a tuition center, it is a class- based setting with at least 2-3 students to open/make a class. Teachers will be allocated to these classes and be given materials to do and revise on. The students can clarify anything at any point of time and do as a group as well. This teacher will normally act as a facilitator. In a better scenario, you might meet a teacher that is willing to go into various groups and explain anything doubts that they might have. This is important as what matters most is the type of students tuition center accept is basically anyone that pays. Thus the ability range can be widely varied. IF the teacher in there is attentive or experienced enough, they might be able to allocate them in a more beneficial way in order for them to learn properly from peers. Group work/collaborative learning can be a very important skill to learn in this instance.

In 1-1 tuition based, the tutors are given more time and space to work out their schedule based on the children's ability. They can devote more attention and care to the student's work as well. Do not just blindly follow reputation ranking and all as you should find a tutor that suits your child's needs. High sought after tutors might have already too many kids for themselves to handle and might not have enough in depth planning and target setting for your child as well unless they are really professional xD
Some tutors can never teach high ability child/ some can never teach children of a lower ability.

There are always pros and cons in whatever decisions made.Got to find a balance somehow ( that is the headache for parents to deal with)

Hope it helps and if there's anymore queries feel free to ask. If anyone has more input please share~ this is just my 2 cents worth.

[nottigermom]

thanks very much to both of you for your very helpful input...


i am certainly checking both options and trying to figure out which works the best in our situation

[wonders]

hi, need advise on which is better? Home tution, enrichment or group tution at tuition center. My son need help in chinese. :? :? :thankyou:

[halost]

1 to 1 home tuition would definitely be better…cause your child would directly be learning something…and at the same time u could judge the tutor…cause tuition center and group tuiton they have many child too so sometimes the teacher cannot be concentrating on 1 child…do you need any recommendation for the chinese tutor??

[HomeTuitionCare]

Dear Parents,


We would like to share with you how can your children benefit from home tuition:

1. Explore A Child’s Learning Potential With Private Tuition
http://www.hometuitioncare.com.sg/resources/articles/explore-a-childs-learning-potential-with-private-tuition/

2. Tuition Center vs Private Tutor: Which is the Better Option?
http://www.hometuitioncare.com.sg/resources/articles/tuition-center-vs-private-tuition-which-is-the-better-option/

Best Regards,

Home Tuition Care Singapore
http://www.HomeTuitionCare.com.sg

[wonders]

halost:

1 to 1 home tuition would definitely be better...cause your child would directly be learning something..and at the same time u could judge the tutor..cause tuition center and group tuiton they have many child too so sometimes the teacher cannot be concentrating on 1 child..do you need any recommendation for the chinese tutor??

thanks, would appreciate that.

[wonders]

halost:

1 to 1 home tuition would definitely be better...cause your child would directly be learning something..and at the same time u could judge the tutor..cause tuition center and group tuiton they have many child too so sometimes the teacher cannot be concentrating on 1 child..do you need any recommendation for the chinese tutor??

thanks, would appreciate that.

[elishatan]

Original Title: Group tuition or private?


Which one did you child go to, and why?

[tuition91]

Hello,


Maybe a combination of private and group? Form your own small group (2 to 4) and hire a private tutor to your house?

[jedamum]

My boy prefers the one to one for private but the interaction for group. We like the focus on weak areas for private and the interaction and peer pressure in group. So how?