Socially distanced but not distant

by ludo@qualifiedtutor.org | Apr 29, 2021 | Community, Coronavirus, Education, Online Tutoring

While lockdown has kept us apart, the power of online communities have brought us together. Here, Linda and Ludo discuss the positives we can take from this change to social and professional life, and look ahead to the future of connection and partnership …

How long is too long to prepare for an exam

by OsmondEducation | Apr 28, 2021 | Challenges, Education, Exams, Strategies

As discussed in the QT Community, exam preparation is a large part of the work that tutors do. While many tutors do not want to focus their attention here, it is an unavoidable aspect of the school system. Here, Helen Osmond breaks down one of the trickiest questions that many tutors face …

#4: They Can Only Be What They See

by jsimmonds | Apr 22, 2021 | Education, Ideology, Strategies

In the final part of this series, Jack delivers his finest piece yet with his all-time favourite phrase: ‘they can only be what they see’. Recognising tutors are not robots, Jack espouses the advantages of showing humility to your students and the lessons this will teach them.

#3: Behaviour Influences Behaviour

by jsimmonds | Apr 22, 2021 | Education, Ideology, Strategies

In the third of this 4-part series on behaviour, Jack again challenges us to question how we act. What we do matters but this doesn’t have to daunt you as a tutor – in fact, it can be the start of something special with your student, just like our 2 favourite hobbits …

#2: All Behaviour is Communication

by jsimmonds | Apr 21, 2021 | Education, Ideology, Strategies

In the second of the 4-part series, Jack Simmonds challenges us to question our own perceptions about behaviour in our students. Take, for example, the old stereotype of the distracted student rocking on their chair: are they really distracted, or are they trying to tell us something?

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