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Report writing for tutors
There are no specific guidelines as to report writing for tutors, with some writing long weekly reports, and others providing verbal feedback to parents. How tutors handle reports depends both on the needs of their students, and themselves.
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Teaching philosophy in primary school raises grades across all subjects
A study has found that promoting philosophical discussion amongst 8 to 11 year olds improves academic performance in all subjects.
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Reasons to offer voluntary tuition
Although private tuition has become increasingly more accessible, there are many who cannot afford it. There are now numerous agencies and charities offering voluntary tuition, and this is something that tutors as well as students benefit from greatly.
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Cash for Grades
It has become trendy for parents to offer cash incentives for good grades, but as private tutors know, problems revising can't be solved with the promise of a cash reward.
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The battle to get high achieving graduates into teaching
More graduates from Oxbridge are going into teaching through schemes such as Teach First, but what is the secret to keeping them in the profession?
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How tutors can combat sexism in academia
Gender-bias can be fought on many fronts, but we could do worse than to laugh.
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Tuition thoughts on impossible exams
Teachers should ask impossible questions, not examiners.
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The benefit of mistakes
Today's students are terrified of making mistakes, but they can often be the best teaching tool.
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Tutors' guide to exam stress
Student stress levels are on the rise. At this time of year it is important that tutors remain calm for their students.
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