Tutoring - more than just better grades
May 16, 2008
The end of the school year is almost here. For many students in high school that means the inevitable arrival of final exams.
And for the majority of those teens, blood pressure and anxiety levels are on the rise–exam time is easily one of the most stressful times in a student’s life.
To beat the stress, students employ the usual gamut of study skills, but one that often gets overlooked is formal tutoring. Maybe its because tutoring is generally thought of as needed when students are in trouble academically.
But the thing is, tutoring can help students do so much more than just bring up their grades—tutoring can help students take control of their education, which in turn, can eliminates stress. After all, isn’t that what stress is? A lack of a feeling of control in life.
But to get to the point where they feel more in control, students first have to get organized, get their homework done, improve their self-confidence, and learn to think actively. Formal tutoring can help them achieve all these goals and more.
Tutoring:
- Is a reliable routine
- Helps develop motivation and confidence
- Offers support and encouragement
- Is free from peer pressure
- Teaches time management
- Offers student much needed educational advice and acts as a sounding board
Sometimes, eliminating stress is as simple as knowing that someone is in your corner.
Comments(6)
Find this article online at: www.oxfordlearning.com/letstalk/2008/may/16/tutoring-for-better-grades/
Renee - May 20, 2008
What is the cost for summer day programs
ola - May 26, 2008
Please contact an Oxford Learning Centre in your area for pricing and schedules.
Thank you
Emma- Oxford Learning Educator - May 29, 2008
Hi Renee,
Thanks for your post! The previous post recommends contacting your local Oxford Learning and I just wanted to include that link for you.
www.oxfordlearning.com/locations
Have a great day!
Emma
Jimmy - Jun 18, 2008
How much are the courses if i decide to go back
Jimmy - Jun 18, 2008
Me again. I quit school at 16..I am now 18.I only have 1 credit so far.
Joe - Oxford Learning Web Guy - Jul 9, 2008
Hi Jimmy,
We don't offer high school equivalency courses - you'd have to return to high school. We can help you get through it or help you prepare to return to school. You can email me directly - letstalk at oxfordlearning dot com.
I'll find a location near you for exact pricing.
Best of luck with your studies.
Joe
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