As a part-time private mathematics tutor for the past
five years, I have personally witnessed how rethinking education methods can improve social mobility and
transform real lives.
The current UK education system, whilst deservedly has its own merits, is also equally riddled with
issues. Firstly, the classroom has evolved little since it was first developed during the Industrial
revolution. Techniques, methods and structure remain outdated, which poorly equips the new generation
for future economic needs. Additionally, the “one-size-fits-all” education system is failing to meet the
needs of every individual. Furthermore, the current system has been proven to diminish creativity. For
these reasons, I propose a learning revolution through which private tutoring can combat these problems
and assist towards a permanent shift in the education system.
Classroom size matters. In more progressive educational systems such as those pioneered in South Korea, a
lower ratio of teacher to student has proven to result in higher test scores. Flexibility is also
important. At the primary school level in the UK, classrooms are often segmented by age group. But why
not segment by attainment level? Every individual learns at different paces and our educational system
needs to be more flexible to cater to individual needs. This is where private tuition can be a piece to
the puzzle. By using private tuition, you are able to top up education as you see fit, according to your
child’s pace of learning. This allows every child to reach their full potential. Moreover, the attentive
nature of private tutoring, naturally leads to students gaining inspiration and confidence in their
subject. A positive attitude and self belief produces the best results. This mindset is less likely to
be achieved in a classroom with diluted teacher attention. Also, since schools operate differently
according to their specialist subject areas, private tutors are able to
fill any necessary gaps in their school education.
Indeed, private tuition can be seen as an investment. However, it is an investment with long-term
payoffs. Investing in a good teacher can therefore be a difference of the student getting into their
university of choice, getting a job, or proving to themselves of what they are capable of if they work
hard at it. Knowledge is power, and therefore an excellent academic record can certainly give you a
platform to success into the future. The feedback from my past students have said that private tuition
has given them the “highest level of understanding in the subject” that they did not obtain in school.
The hour(s) that we have together are entirely focused on meeting their needs and tackling their
problems. Which is why I am proposing a learning revolution, one private tutoring lesson at a time.
For more information, contact Tavistock Tutors at
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Education in Today’s
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