Tip #50 from 365 Teacher Secrets for Parents (McKInley & Trombly) - Tutoring
Today's tip for parents from two talented teachers comes from 365 Teacher Secrets for Parents by Cindy McKinley Alder and Patti Trombly. #50 Tutoring The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires. ~ William Ward It is not uncommon for many children to start falling behind in their work. If you are lucky, your child enjoys sitting down with you to work on material he doesn’t understand. However, many parents find that their children work much better for other people, such as a tutor. How do you know when your child needs a tutor? A learning disability, dropping grades, or concerns from your child’s teacher that he is falling behind may indicate the need for a tutor. Some families choose to engage in the help of a tutor if they feel that their child could benefit from some one-on-one time with a professio...