Working as a tutor.

I am currently working as a part-time tutor in a famous centre. Their method of learning is unique and very well developed. Children study independently and at their own pace. Whereas in the public primary school, children learn in a classroom. therefore they do not get much personal attention from the teacher. The teacher have to teach according to the syllabus, and they do not stop because one of the students cannot catch up. This causes that particular student to lose interest in learning. Each individual learns in different pace, some can catch up fast, but some they learn slow. I was a primary student before, and I understand the feeling of being left out. I feel inferior all the time when I was in primary or secondary school. All the other students learn things faster than me and I was scared. I always asked myself, am I a weak student. Now I realised, there is no such thing as a weak student, I just learn things in a slower pace. All I need is to work harder I will be just like them or even better.

In this centre, each student is given a piece of class work and they will finish it on their own. Tutors are there to assist them whenever they are having difficulties. After they finish their work and done their correction on their homework, they need to check out with the "headmistress". (in this centre is a she) She will examine their work and prepare their next study materials. Sometimes, students need to redo the same piece of worksheet if they did not do well in that particular topic. Hence, some students may be at a lower level compared with others of the same age. Besides that, they keep track of their studies in a book and the time the needed to finish one worksheet. This help the educators and the students themselves to design a way for them to learn.

I taught some kids who are really very bright. They already started doing highschool Mathematics at the age of nine or ten. This method effectively uncovers the student's ability in Mathematics, irregardless of their age and grade.

I really enjoy teaching children as their are cheerful all the time. Although some of them may be very playful and naughty, but they really made my day.

I will be tutoring a bunch of rascals tomorrow. Can't wait. Teehee! :)