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Phonics – as simple as ABC?
A comparison of different phonics approaches for tutoring primary aged pupils.
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How Should Tutors Teach War?
At this time of year school children learn all about war, and remembering those who died for their country, but they are often only taught half the story. How should tutors teach war in a way that expands students' understanding of this difficult topic?
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Why Tutors Shouldn't Use the 'One Size Fits All' Approach
A recent study has said that the traditional British teaching style is better than individual learning approaches. How should private tutors respond to this advice?
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How To Tutor Struggling Students
Tutoring students who are struggling is a challenge which tutors need to prepare for.
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How can Tutors Avoid Ruining Literature for Students?
A children's author has recently warned that schools' approach to teaching literature risks ruining their love of books. How can tutors ensure that this doesn't happen?
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Letting our students have a lie-in may boost results
A new study on teenagers' sleep patterns suggest that, unlike adults, they function better when they go to bed later and get up later. Tutors should remember this when helping students organise their time.
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Why bribing students to work isn't effective
A recent project offered poorer students cash incentives to improve their grades and behaviour. It didn't work, demonstrating that the project designers fundamentally misunderstood the nature of poverty.
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Tutors for Oxbridge Applications
Oxbridge tutors can help students prepare their Oxbridge applications to a high standard, and ensure that they are familiar with interview techniques.
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Can a Tutor Help you Choose Your A Levels?
Many students select their A level courses on the basis of what they enjoy most and the subject in which they have achieved the best results. However, many do not realise that their choices can prevent them from doing the things they want later on. A tutor can given students the information they need in order to made an informed decision.
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