Many students often struggle with certain topics, they list Math topics like fractions or decimals or film analysis in English, but the real challenge sometimes is the thinking or learning style behind it. Some students tend to rush because they are scared of being wrong. Some overthink because they want everything perfectly done. Others memorise because it feels safer and quicker than understanding. These habits may be invisible to them but they sure are obvious to a tutor.
A tutor’s job is to decode those learning patterns by observing the gaps and weaknesses of their students and help them adjust while still considering their way of learning by breaking it down. This could be in a fun, visual way or by practical exercises. Students then become more strategic and often start leading discussions. This enables the tutor to finally learn that the student is adapting because tutoring is not about giving the answer to the student but rather teaching them a new way to see themselves as capable learners and give them options to see which learning style suits them best.

Razan Rustom