by Jenn Linning | Dec 11, 2018 | Teachers, Tutors
If a student is unable to say something, how can we assume that they can write it? We can use strategies such as probing questions and restating techniques to help them develop their spoken responses, but how can we be sure that they will be able to translate that...
by Jenn Linning | Dec 10, 2018 | Teachers, Tutors
In an ideal world, when we asked any of our students a question, they would respond with a detailed, thoughtful, and well-structured answer that displayed their subject knowledge but also their critical thinking skills. We would smile triumphantly – safe in the...
by Jenn Linning | Dec 6, 2018 | Teachers, Tutors
As teachers and tutors, we are always being told that we need to challenge our students more. Classroom learning walks and lesson observations document how well school leaders believe that we are pushing our students’ learning to the next level. Parents often want to...
by John Nichols | Dec 6, 2018 | Education, Tutors
Education is certainly not straightforward. Unlike law, accountancy, surveying and medicine (and many other professions besides) there is a lot of confusion about what makes for a good teacher or tutor. There is no authoritative point of reference like there is for...
by Get My Grades | Oct 15, 2018 | Tutors
Are you a parent or a tutor? Either way, it is essential to consider carefully the goals of a tuition programme to ensure that the money, time and effort invested produce the desired educational impact. Setting Goals for a Tuition Programme Parents seek private...
by Get My Grades | Oct 14, 2018 | Events, Tutors
Come and see Get My Grades at the Barbican on Tuesday 16th October for The Tutors’ Association National Conference! As gold sponsors, we have a stand where you can come and try the Get My Grades platform! Our Co-Founder, John Nichols, and our Head of Research, Dr...
