Something which I have been trying to work on in my session and always striving to improve is relating topics back to a student’s passion. This can have a profound impact on their learning by improving their engagement, motivation, and passion for learning.
1. Engagement: when students can see how a subject matter they care about relates to what they are learning, they are more likely to engage in the session and creates a deeper connection to the material.
2. Motivation: People are naturally more motivated to learn about things that interest them, so by linking a subject to a student’s passion it will help them to feel more inspired to learn more and persist through challenges
3. Retention: When students are invested in a topic, they are more likely to remember the information because they are able to make stronger connections between ideas and the information is more meaningful.
4. Love for learning: Relating learning to passions doesn’t just make one subject more enjoyable—it can help students see the broader value of education. When they see that learning can be connected to something they love, it can fuel a lifelong interest in learning.
By tailoring the tutoring experience to a student’s passions, the tutor can make the learning process more enjoyable, engaging, and productive. This not only helps the student in the moment but can also have long-lasting benefits for their academic journey.

Riva Burkett