“Let us pick up our books and pencils. They are our most powerful weapons.” Malala Yousafzai
What are the benefits of Mindful Learning for my child?
Studies have shown that private and small group tuition can have a huge impact on a young person’s educational progress. During lessons, I will not only target your child’s progress in English, but also their approach to learning in general.
Many students suffer with a lack of knowledge about how to revise. They spend a long time with coloured highlighters making beautiful revision notes but have actually learned very little as a result. Other students find that in the exam itself, they are unable to recall what is needed due to exam anxiety.
Using metacognition and the techniques of Mindfulness, not only do I teach the actual skills needed to achieve target grades (and above) for the English exam specifications, I also teach skills that can be applied in any exam, and indeed will be of use in any stressful situation.
Is private tuition in English just for students who are struggling?
Private tuition is for all abilities. For students struggling in the subject, I can quickly assess the core issues and develop tasks which address the areas of concern. Often it is a lack of confidence in their own ability that is the problem and mindfulness techniques can help to build self-worth which can lead to success in all areas of life. The programme of study can be tailored to meet the needs of very able students who wish to develop their skills in order to achieve the highest grades. A key benefit of private tuition is that sessions and homework focus on the student’s needs.
Students will be taught how to learn, how to set goals and how break down their goals into manageable stages which help them to become independent learners. These skills will help them not only in their English exams but throughout life.
“The object of education is to prepare the young to educate themselves throughout their lives.” Robert Hutchinson
Whilst it is a fundamental part of our role, we aren’t just about preparing students for their English Language/Literature exams. Your child will also benefit from:
- individual or small group tuition
- a highly experienced tutor
- revision sessions which target their needs
