Singapore is one of the countries around the world that is very open to the idea of home schooling. A lot of students and even parents who lives in Singapore have been practicing Home Tuition. Singapore is one of the most highly industrialized countries all around the globe. Yet the openly embrace the fact that their students can really benefit from a home tuition. Hiring a private tutor for your child does not imply any weakness on their part.
Because home schooling has been very popular in Singapore, a lot of people have seen this to be a very good potential to generate an income. Even teachers who have been teaching in regular schools cater home tuition on a part time basis. Retired teachers are still being productive during their retirement years by working as a private tutor. Now, fresh graduates can qualify to teach as private tutors. At times, even those who did not finish their college or those who do not own a degree in college are able to teach elementary students. Thus, with all this private tutors around, how will you be able to know that you are picking the right one?
In choosing a private tutor for your child, you have few things to consider.
Firstly, you need to know if the person you will hire is really qualified to teach. I am not only talking about educational attainments here. His experience and his person’s ability to teach should also be considered. You must understand that holding a college diploma is not a guarantee that the person is really capable of teaching and that he will become an effective teacher. Take note that communication skills are also very important. The teacher’s ability to relay the topic in a comprehensive way is very important. There are people who are knowledgeable in certain subject but are not able to relay the information well. This is where the teaching skills will matter. Not all highly intellectual professional are gifted with teaching skills.
Gender will also matter. I am not saying that male tutors teach better than females or vice versa. I am not talking about gender biases here. What I am only concerned about is the child’s comfort. As parents, you should take into consideration the preference of your child. Who is he comfortable to work with, a male or a female tutor? Remember that in order for the learning to be effective the student must be as comfortable as possible. Make sure that open communication is maintained between your child, the tutor, and you. Your child must be able to voice out his questions to his tutor. On the other hand, the tutor must also be able to tell you his concerns with regards to your child.
Your location must also be taken into consideration. Your tutor must live respectively near your place. This will be a lot easier for them. Thus, less time and energy is wasted on travel.
What I have mentioned in this article is just few of the facts that you need to know about home tuition. Before picking a home tuition for your child, make sure that it is the right one and that you will not be spending your money for nothing. Screen every applicant well. Remember that we are talking about your child’s future here. And your child deserves only the best.