Education23 September 20262 min read
Learning in Australian High Schools
Learning in an Australian high school can be a mixed experience. Some days are interesting and enjoyable, while others are dreaded. High school is often more…
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Session Insights22 September 20262 min read
Tutoring approach
Today, I had the pleasure of observing Daniella and her student. Seeing her in a teaching environment allowed me to appreciate her approach to learning from a…
Session Insights22 September 20262 min read
Observation
Another observation once again today, this time with Gemma tutoring Abbie in mathematics, I noticed how she combined clear explanations with questioning to…
Session Insights22 September 20262 min read
Observation
During my observation of of Hugo tutoring Mia for the English Advanced HSC, I noticed how effectively he used questioning, discussion and structure feedback to…
Session Insights22 September 20262 min read
Observation
Today I was able to observe Tom teach the basics of gradients. He began by linking the idea of gradient to how steep a line is, which gave the student a simple…
Education22 September 20262 min read
The Hidden Cost of "Just Explain It Differently"
Every tutor has heard it: "Can you just explain it a differen way?" It osunds like a reasonable request - and often it is. But htere is a failure mode worth…
Session Insights22 September 20262 min read
Observation
During my observation of Oliver's HSC Chemistry tutoring session with Olivia, I noticed he created a very supportive learning environment. Oliver began by…
Session Insights22 September 20262 min read
Observation
I had the opportunity to observe Natasya introduce the year 12 Common Module. The lesson had a strong focus on helping the student understand the ideas behind…
Education22 September 20262 min read
Study smarter, not harder
We've all been in the situation of feeling like you've hit a wall when studying. You sit down to study, tell yourself you're going to get through three…
