Education8 September 20262 min read
Teaching phonics
Over the past years, how children are taught to read in schools has changed considerably. Until only a few years ago, children were taught to use a range of…
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Session Insights8 September 20262 min read
Observation
Observing a one on one Year 12 maths advanced session between Caprese and Freddie, it is clear that her tutoring style is very centre around understanding,…
Education8 September 20262 min read
Why Students Remember Stories Better Than Lists of Facts
Students are often expected to remember large amounts of information. Whether it is scientific terminology, historical events, mathematical concepts or…
Education8 September 20262 min read
Observation
Tutoring mathematics is about much more than showing a student how to reach the correct answer. A good tutor helps students understand why a method works,…
Education8 September 20262 min read
Why Starting Is Often Harder Than Studying
For many students, the hardest part of studying is not the work itself. It is getting started. After a full day at school, the thought of opening a textbook or…
Session Insights7 September 20262 min read
Observation
Observing Thomas during his tutoring session provided a great example of how a skilled tutor can create a positive and productive learning environment. From…
Session Insights7 September 20262 min read
Observation
Today I observed the second hour of John's Year 11 Modern History lesson. The main focus of the session was the French Revolution, with a combination of…
Education7 September 20262 min read
There's No Rush to Get There
We live in a world where everyone seems to be in a rush. Finish school. Get good marks. Choose a career. Have everything figured out. But honestly, who decided…
Education7 September 20262 min read
How AI can be used responsibly for learning
Artificial intelligence is becoming an increasingly common part of students lives including the way they learn and complete schoolwork. When used responsibly…
