by Julia Silver | Jul 7, 2026 | For Parents, Future of Tutoring, Learning & Relationships, Professional Practice, Uncategorised, Understanding Tutoring
Children are naturally curious, so why do some begin to avoid learning? Explore how confidence, relationships and experiences shape a child’s attitude towards learning—and how great tutors help curiosity flourish once again.
by Julia Silver | Jul 7, 2026 | Professional Practice, Uncategorised
Thinking About Tutoring Should Parents Sit In on Tutoring Sessions? 9 minute read It is one of the first questions many parents ask. "Would you mind if I sat in?" The answer is rarely a simple yes or no. Like many aspects of tutoring, it depends on the learner, the...
by Julia Silver | Jul 7, 2026 | Professional Practice, Uncategorised
Thinking About Tutoring Should Tutors Tell Learners the Answer? 9 minute read Every tutor faces this moment. A learner has been thinking for several minutes. They look frustrated. They finally say, "I don't know." Should you tell them the answer? Or should you wait a...
by Julia Silver | Jul 7, 2026 | Professional Practice
Thinking About Tutoring When Should Tutoring End? 8 minute read It might seem like an unusual question. Most conversations about tutoring focus on how to begin. Far fewer ask when it should finish. Yet the answer reveals a great deal about what we believe tutoring is...
by Julia Silver | Jul 7, 2026 | Professional Practice
Should every tutoring session end with homework? Discover why professional tutors focus on purposeful independent practice rather than setting extra work for its own sake.
by Julia Silver | Jul 7, 2026 | Professional Practice
The best tutoring often looks effortless, but beneath every successful lesson are countless professional decisions. Explore the hidden skills that distinguish great tutors from simply knowledgeable people.
