World Tutors’ Day July 2nd
Read on to find out more about World Tutors’ Day and how you can get involved to celebrate the work of tutors from all around the world. July 2nd is World Tutors’ Day.
Gratitude makes the world go round.
Tips from my first year at Oxford University – Reading
In this in-depth piece, Daniel Dipper takes us through his tips for how to navigate the pressures of reading and time management in his first year at Oxford Uni. Applicable to all learners in terms of planning and preparation, learn a thing or two from Daniel’s action-packed first two terms.
Top 5 Tips for Implementing Successful Study Skills
Terry Tucker reviews an important work on study skills, reworking it to fit a student-led approach. Make use of this guidance to implement these successful study skills in your students … or for yourself!
Socially distanced but not distant
While lockdown has kept us apart, the power of online communities have brought us together. Here, Linda and Ludo discuss the positives we can take from this change to social and professional life, and look ahead to the future of connection and partnership …
How long is too long to prepare for an exam
As discussed in the QT Community, exam preparation is a large part of the work that tutors do. While many tutors do not want to focus their attention here, it is an unavoidable aspect of the school system. Here, Helen Osmond breaks down one of the trickiest questions that many tutors face …
#4: They Can Only Be What They See
In the final part of this series, Jack delivers his finest piece yet with his all-time favourite phrase: ‘they can only be what they see’. Recognising tutors are not robots, Jack espouses the advantages of showing humility to your students and the lessons this will teach them.