Tuition Articles
- All Articles
- Tuition News
- Blue TutorsBT Articles
- Blog
The Benefit of Alternative Learning Methods
Private tuition is sometimes criticised for not following the structure the student is used to in school, but this overlooks the benefit which can be gained from looking at things in an alternative way. Something which it's much easier for a tutor to do than it is for a school teacher.
Blue Tutors Article
Is Hiring a Private Tutor Unfair?
Tuition can be seen as unfair, but there is an alternative view that it is beneficial overall.
Blue Tutors Article
Students Asking Tutors for Coursework
We never want our tutors to complete assessed work for students. The requests happen a lot, but hopefully we catch a lot of them, and prevent it.
Blue Tutors Article
Clients’ Expectations of the Perfect Tutor
We find that clients have preconceived ideas of the tutor they want, and someone different can mean that a tutoring relationship doesn't last.
Blue Tutors Article
Is there any Value in a Computer Game Tutor?
Recent news revealed that parents are hiring tutors for their children who are playing the online game Fortnite. While this might seem like a strange phenomenon, there may be more benefits than we think.
Blue Tutors Article
Planning a Course of Tuition can make a Huge Difference
If you are thinking about getting a tutor, it's much better to start early and plan a course of lessons, rather than waiting until the tutor is 'rescuing' the student.
Blue Tutors Article
Are Tutors Sometimes Just Babysitters?
There is an argument that for very young students at KS1, tutors are more there for childcare, rather than to actually teach, but this is a little short-sighted.
Blue Tutors Article
Value Tutoring Skill Over Experience
We receive lots of requests for a classroom teacher, but that misses the point of good tutoring. We would like people to read about the tuition method and judge their tutor on that.
Blue Tutors Article
Why Summer Tuition Can be Difficult
While summer tuition is appealing for many tutors, and students are attracted to the idea of lessons during the summer holiday, it doesn't always work out.
Blue Tutors Article