In home tutoring

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In Home Tutoring is a form of tutoring that occurs in the home. Tutoring is receiving guidance or instruction by a Tutor. Most often the tutoring relates to an academic subject or test preparation. This is in contrast to tutoring centers or tutoring provided through after school programs. The service most often involves one on one attention provided to the pupil.

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In home tutoring services dispatch a qualified tutor directly to the client with no need to drive anywhere. Children get an individualized program. Not a pre-determined one that all kids that age use, but one that is specifically designed for the child's unique needs. A tutor can address any special needs and work to ensure that the pupil is getting help in those areas that need the most attention.[1]

[edit] Comparison

Topic In Home Tutoring Center Based Tutoring
Place of Instruction In home tutors work in the family’s own home overcoming any potential transportation issues the family may have. If necessary, the agency will find an alternate location such as school, a library, community center or relative’s home. Located only at the particular learning center of the company. Creates transportation issues for families that may have limited transportation. Inconvenient.
Time of Tutoring Tutors schedule tutoring sessions with each family finding times that are conducive to the family’s schedule Times are dictated by the tutoring company with little to no flexibility for the family.
Tutoring Content Uses the student’s homework as the core curriculum for helping students succeed in their classrooms. Some supplemental aids may also be used, especially if a child is significantly behind in particular subject areas. The agency is also able to help children with standardized test taking. A tailored academic plan is designed for each student. Set curriculum that is in addition to the student’s homework at school. Little to no individualization of instruction is offered. Creates a further burden on a child that is already behind by adding to the work the child must comprehend and complete.
Type of Instruction One-on-one instruction is the very best way to help children who are behind discover the learning styles and methods that can catch them up. Groups of students in a learning center with a set curriculum and little time for individualized instruction or help.
Contact with Student's School Tutors are encouraged to contact the student’s teachers, to work hand-in-hand with them and create a program oriented toward the student’s needs. In home tutoring agencies have successfully worked with school districts tutoring children under special arrangements and helping them pass classes or grades they otherwise would have failed. No contact with a student’s current teachers.

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[edit] Criticism

With the large variety of tutoring companies a prospective client should be careful when choosing a company. Some companies use substandard tutors and with little regard to the actual achievement of the pupil.[3]

[edit] No Child Left Behind

Parents can take advantage of the No child left behind act to qualify for free tutoring for their child. A company must be registered as a suplmentary educational services (SES) provider. The child must meet state qualifications that often involve attendance of a failing no child left behind school and poor grades. When the child is qualified the US government will pay for the tutoring.

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[edit] External links

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