As featured in Melbourne’s Mums Group:
From an early age, the educational system teaches children that the ATAR they receive at the end of year 12 is the be-all and end-all. While achieving a high ranking is important and will help you get into your dream course, it also puts a lot of pressure on students to succeed. If you notice your child is struggling in school there are multiple measures you can take to support them physically, mentally, and academically.
Tip 1: Identify why they are struggling
There are a variety of reasons why a child may have difficulty in school. They could be suffering from their workload, enrolled in subjects they dislike or having problems with their classmates, friends, or teachers. Identifying what they're having trouble with is the first step towards resolving the issue at its core.
Tip 2: Consider tutoring with Learnmate
If you're not sure how you can help your child throughout this time, tutoring might be a good place to start! Our tutors understand exactly what students are going through academically and psychologically, and because of this, they can provide the highest quality support.
The community of tutors encourages students' independence and academic improvement so that students can approach and complete their assessments with confidence. Although Learnmate is more than a tutoring service, they believe it’s important that the student and tutor have a good social rapport and tutoring is not solely focused on study; this is what fosters a comfortable learning environment in which the student feels safe and supported and can ask the tutor questions without hesitation.
See more from the Melbourne Mum’s group here. https://melbournemumsgroup.com.au/learnmate-tutoring-for-primary-and-high-school-students/
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How can parents monitor their child's progress with a tutor?
Parents can monitor progress by setting clear benchmarks with the tutor and regularly reviewing the child's performance, feedback from the tutor, and any assessments or grades. On Learnmate, tutors are encouraged to provide lesson summaries and feedback to parents after each lesson.
2. What signs indicate a need to adjust the tutoring approach?
A need for adjustment may be indicated by a lack of improvement in the child's understanding, grades, or enthusiasm towards the subject or tutoring sessions.
3. How can parents and tutors collaborate to set goals for the student?
Parents and tutors can collaborate by discussing the student's strengths, areas for improvement, and academic objectives to establish tailored and realistic goals.
