2019 Education magazine

Page 24 2019 “Education making a difference” LINCOLN DAILY NEWS Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019 A tutor is defined as a type of educator, typically one who teaches a single student or a very small group. Tutoring is often seen as an extension of teaching, one that focuses on a select group of students. Historically, tutoring has been viewed as a possibility for two types of students. The first would be those capable of affording private tutoring in the home. The second would be those students who are struggling with classwork. In the latter’s case, these students are found at all levels of education, and are more likely to be the perceived student to receive tutoring assistance. Sometimes, finding a tutor early can minimize the anxiety a student feels and result in stronger grades. Student athletes and artists can sometimes struggle to fit everything in their schedules, and just need help organizing and maximizing their time. However, tutoring as a practice is not just beneficial to students who are privileged enough to receive it, or those who experience Tutoring can minimize anxiety and result in stronger grades CONTINUED difficulty in the classroom. The reality is that tutoring is beneficial for all students, regardless of background or ability. What is good tutoring? According to Halina Goetz of Chapman University, a lot of parents and students consider a tutor to be a sort of “homework machine.” In this regard, a tutor is a good tutor when a low grade improves. This is really a disservice to the student, the tutor, and the student’s family. The objective of tutoring should be to help a student become a lifelong independent learner. If a student only walks away with an ability to copy what a tutor says or does, they are not learning critical thinking skills.