As parents we all want what's best for our kids. We want them to excel in school,get a job and live a great life.This is why many parents are nervous about the S.E.A. exam. Many of you invest money in countless S.E.A. resources, seek out the best "lessons teachers" and tutors to help your children get into that "prestige" school. While I do agree that these things can be beneficial, as a Private Tutor with over 10 years experience with helping kids get ready for the S.E.A. exam, I believe that the number one thing you can do to help your child prepare for the S.E.A. exam is simple: prepare.
Let me explain what I mean. The S.E.A. examination is written at the end of the Standard 5 period. As parents the one thing you can to do assist your child is to begin preparations as early as possible. Make sure that throughout the years they have an understanding of what is being taught. If there are problems, make sure that you get help as early as possible. Do not wait until your child reaches Standard 5 to get help. While some of you reading this may say, " well that's obvious" let me tell you that during the period January to May is exactly when some parents come pleading to me to find them a Tutor. While there have been instances where some students do see a drastic improvement, let me assure you that this is usually a stressful period for both the Tutor and the student since they are both under extreme pressure to perform. We all know that S.E.A. preparation is already a stressful time so why make an already stressful period more stressful? So parents early preparation and intervention is the key. If you want to give your child a good chance at doing well in the S.E.A. examination, the single most important thing you can do is prepare early. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying to enrol them in classes in Standard 1, i'm simply saying to ensure that they have a good foundation throughout the years. Seek help early if you notice problems rather than waiting right before the exams which will simply make your child feel overwhelmed. So, as my Standard 5 teacher use to tell us, "if you fail to prepare, prepare to fail." Don't leave your child's preparation for the last minute, start early to make this journey as easy as possible. If you would like to hire a Private Tutor, please feel free to contact us at 324-5496/ 312-7383
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As a Private Tutor one of the most challenging aspects of tutoring is arriving at a client's house for a session and they are not prepared. This is frustrating because it would mean that valuable time is lost and as the saying goes time is money. By not being prepared, the client is wasting his or her parent's money and the Tutor may not be able to accomplish all that was planned for that session. As we approach the start of the new term, here are a few tips to help you prepare for your tutoring session and ensure that you get value for your money.
1. Keep your tutoring appointments as much as possible. If you are unable to attend try to schedule a make up class if this is at all possible. If you are going to be late, let your tutor as soon as possible. 2.Make sure you know what's going on in class. If there are any concepts which you do not understand your tutor will be able to explain them to you during this time. If you do not have any problems, the tutor will be able to move on so you will be ahead of your class. 3. Have your notes and study material at hand. As the saying goes " a carpenter cannot work without tools" the same applies to Tutoring. As a Tutor nothing is more frustrating than a student who is not prepared for a session. To ensure that the session runs smoothly, please ensure that all textbooks, notes and your notebook are at hand before the start of a session. 4. Complete your home work assignments. Tutors assign homework for a reason. This is to gauge whether or not you understand what is being taught. When the assignments are not completed, it hinders the tutoring process. 5.Have a positive attitude and be prepared to work. Tutoring will not work if you are unwilling to work. A Tutor work hard and deliver excellent notes but at the end of the day the student's willingness to do the assignments and review notes will determine how successful tutoring will be. Tutoring works however you must play your role to ensure that it does.By following these 5 steps you will be able to get the most out of your tutoring sessions. If you are interested in hiring a Private Tutor please feel free to contact us at Grade A Tutoring and Learning Centre. Telephone: 324-5496/ 312-7383 Email: [email protected] Recently, we at Grade A Tutoring and Learning Centre have received numerous calls from parents wanting to learn more about homeschooling. Many of these parents were interested in embarking on this journey for several reasons. If you are one of those parents who are interested in the idea of homeschooling, here are some tips which can help you on your journey.
1. Set a goal. Setting a goal is an important aspect of homeschooling. You need to decide your goals. Will your child be homeschooled for a short time or long term? Some parents choose to homeschool because they are unable to get their child into a school of their choice after writing the Secondary Entrance Assessment (S.E.A.)Examination or after relocating Others do it during the primary school years but opt for their kids to go to a formal secondary school. While there are those who homeschool at both the Primary and Secondary school levels. 2. Choose a curriculum. After deciding your goal the next step would be to decide on a curriculum. This would be based on your goals. For example if you choose to let your kids write the S.E.A. Examination you would need to follow the Trinidad and Tobago Primary School curriculum. There are lots of resources available online so just do some research. 3. Choose an instructor. Decide on who will be doing the instructions. Will you be doing it? Will you hire a tutor? Will you be doing a mixture of both? Any parent can homeschool as long as they have successfully completed Secondary level education. If you believe that you need extra support feel free to hire a tutor to assist you. 4. Plan. After choosing a curriculum and deciding on an instructor, think about where you will be doing the tutoring. You should also create a timetable and gather educational material. Please note that you do not need 6-7 hours of schooling per day because it will be one on one instruction. We personally do 4 hours daily which allows us to complete a lot of work. 5. After doing all of the above the next step would be to notify the school in which the child is enrolled that you would be removing them from that school to begin homeschooling. This should be done in writing and a copy should be kept for yourself. Homeschooling is legal in Trinidad and Tobago. There are several persons who homeschool their kids. If you are interested in homeschooling your kids and need help please feel free to contact us at Grade A Tutoring and Learning Centre. |
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