concerned_mum\" post_id=\"2020442\" time=\"1618476416\" user_id=\"130144:

There's no such rule. However, the current directive for all school teachers is that if you teach private classes outside, you need to report it. If she's an ex-MOE teacher, she definitely can show you her NIE-cert, as what I have done for some parents who requested as well.
[quote]Not allowed
In a recent commentary on Singapore’s “endless love affair with private tuition”, CNA reported an MOE spokesperson had confirmed that the new regulations concerning teachers providing tuition services outside of work took effect on Jan. 1, 2021.

The guideline which previously allowed teachers to participate in paid tuition not exceeding six hours a week, was removed following a review by the Public Service Division.

According to MOE, existing guidelines on public officers are meant to ensure outside activities that they participated in do not distract them from their core duties.

Source: https://mothership.sg/2021/08/teachers-private-tuition-headhunting-tactics/

0limshs\" post_id=\"2020692\" time=\"1618793448\" user_id=\"192176:

Hi All, wanna share and ask for opinion too, I recently engaged an ex secondary school HOD for my child as my child is in P6. He's weak in paper 2 which I've pointed out to the tutor where are the area he needed extra guidance. But I observed the tutor specially like to drill on oral where more than half the time spend of each session were focusing on oral. Rest of time either paper 2 or composition. For composition the tutor will briefly read through and inform where can improve on, no marks given, I feel like touch and go motion. As for paper 2, the tutor usually depends on the answer booklet and inform him if his answer is correct or wrong, seldom explain why wrong especially the grammar rule. I find it's slightly below my expectation. I'm not sure if this is how the other English tutor teach? Initially I wanted to change to private tutor and withdraw him from one of the popular enrichment centre. But now he does not want to withdraw as he feels the tutor didn't help much. I'm thinking to wait till after SA1 result to decide. The tutor currently charges $60/hr, each session 1.5hr.

meinteel\" post_id=\"1928467\" time=\"1565696526\" user_id=\"36979:

Greenbeam2019\" post_id=\"1914656\" time=\"1560651328\" user_id=\"178490:

You are right. However, the public will not know the real change. An experienced full-time tutor will not know the full change unless he/she is in MOE. That’s why some parents rather pay a slightly higher fee for MOE teacher to be their child’s tutor.

When choosing private tutor, do have these few qns in mind for the tutor:
1) U know how my child will be assessed in school?
2) Are u only teaching my child to be only examination smart?
Etc

An experienced full-time tutor will know WHERE to get the information regarding changes to the syllabus. Changes to syllabus happen very often. The information is freely available to the public.

A CURRENT MOE teacher will only be informed about specific changes to his/her subject and level. They wouldn't be aware of other subject and/or levels - unless they went to find out - what they teach in their own schools.

You asked people to think of two questions;
1) U know how my child will be assessed in school?
- Assessment methods are released by SEAB and the school. Whatever is released by SEAB can be found. Whatever is released by the school must be shared by the parent to the tutor. Even for current MOE teachers, they need the parent to share information released by the school as each school is different.

A full-time tutor with numerous students will be better able to make informed guessed about assessment methods as we have students from various schools - some of the students might be the same. A current MOE teacher will only know for his/her school but not the others.

2) Are u only teaching my child to be only examination smart?
This depends on the individual's pedagogy rather than if they are full-time tutors or current MOE teachers.

meinteel\" post_id=\"1928467\" time=\"1565696526\" user_id=\"36979:

Greenbeam2019\" post_id=\"1914656\" time=\"1560651328\" user_id=\"178490:

You are right. However, the public will not know the real change. An experienced full-time tutor will not know the full change unless he/she is in MOE. That’s why some parents rather pay a slightly higher fee for MOE teacher to be their child’s tutor.

When choosing private tutor, do have these few qns in mind for the tutor:
1) U know how my child will be assessed in school?
2) Are u only teaching my child to be only examination smart?
Etc

An experienced full-time tutor will know WHERE to get the information regarding changes to the syllabus. Changes to syllabus happen very often. The information is freely available to the public.

A CURRENT MOE teacher will only be informed about specific changes to his/her subject and level. They wouldn't be aware of other subject and/or levels - unless they went to find out - what they teach in their own schools.

You asked people to think of two questions;
1) U know how my child will be assessed in school?
- Assessment methods are released by SEAB and the school. Whatever is released by SEAB can be found. Whatever is released by the school must be shared by the parent to the tutor. Even for current MOE teachers, they need the parent to share information released by the school as each school is different.

A full-time tutor with numerous students will be better able to make informed guessed about assessment methods as we have students from various schools - some of the students might be the same. A current MOE teacher will only know for his/her school but not the others.

2) Are u only teaching my child to be only examination smart?
This depends on the individual's pedagogy rather than if they are full-time tutors or current MOE teachers.

Greenbeam2019\" post_id=\"1914656\" time=\"1560651328\" user_id=\"178490:

You are right. However, the public will not know the real change. An experienced full-time tutor will not know the full change unless he/she is in MOE. That’s why some parents rather pay a slightly higher fee for MOE teacher to be their child’s tutor.

When choosing private tutor, do have these few qns in mind for the tutor:
1) U know how my child will be assessed in school?
2) Are u only teaching my child to be only examination smart?
Etc

Greenbeam2019\" post_id=\"1914656\" time=\"1560651328\" user_id=\"178490:

You are right. However, the public will not know the real change. An experienced full-time tutor will not know the full change unless he/she is in MOE. That’s why some parents rather pay a slightly higher fee for MOE teacher to be their child’s tutor.

When choosing private tutor, do have these few qns in mind for the tutor:
1) U know how my child will be assessed in school?
2) Are u only teaching my child to be only examination smart?
Etc

Greenbeam2019\" post_id=\"1914579\" time=\"1560576709\" user_id=\"178490:

I would advise parents to be careful when engaging tutor especially if your child is in Sec school as there’s a change in syllabus in 2020. Non MOE tutors will not be aware of the changes and the change in the system.
In 2020, subject-based banding will be applied to all subjects and there will not be mid-year examination. What will students be assessed if there’s no MYE?

Do consider these qns.

ChiefKiasu:

xueyan:

Hi


May I know whether it is rude to ask the tutor her credentials? I asked one potential tutor and she asked me why i need to know. :?

As a professional, I would be very open to people asking me about my credentials. Why bother with spending any effort in acquiring them if I'm not going to show them off? In fact, I would not think much of anyone who does not ask for credentials!

As a customer, asking the tutor for credentials is your right. Just like any market transaction, we need to evaluate whether the tutor is worth the asking price! So if the tutor asks me why I need to know, I would politely end the conversation and have nothing to do with her from then onwards.

xueyan:

Hi


May I know whether it is rude to ask the tutor her credentials? I asked one potential tutor and she asked me why i need to know. :?

xueyan:

Hi


May I know whether it is rude to ask the tutor her credentials? I asked one potential tutor and she asked me why i need to know. :?

ongstarling:

Parents who had experience in engaging private tutor.

what is the current rate range for a tutor teaching lower secondary English for one to one? Assuming one is an NIE trainer tutor and a non NiE ?
Any feedback is greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Ivy80:

It's quite funny to see people created another account to agree to his own post.