Is a Group Tutoring Environment Right for Your Child?

When you are selecting among Washington DCbegin private tutoring sessions.
private tutoring services, you will notice that the- Group tutoring is less expensive than private
usual one-on-one tutoring scenario is offered alongtutoring, but it can sometimes be less beneficial.
with group tutoring opportunities. Read the factsYour child will not get the same amount of time
regarding group tutoring outlined below to decideone-on-one with his tutor than a child who has his
whether this communal teaching environment isown private sessions. Understanding this is
best for your child.paramount, as you will be measuring your child's
- Group tutoring may be a wonderful alternativesuccess carefully during this time. If it seems as if
to single tutoring for the child who does well in ayour child is not making significant gains in his
group setting. This child responds well to positivequality of schoolwork, try private tutoring instead.
reinforcement and does not feel as if others inYou may be able to get by with fewer sessions
the group are ‘out to get him.' One who getsbecause your child will be the focus of each one.
along with others and often has a good deal of- As a collaborative learning environment, group
friends, the student responds favorably to grouptutoring can be ideal. When a tutor fosters mutual
dynamics. In a group founded on positivity, everyrespect for all participants, true learning can occur.
member can find success. However, if the groupFor those children who have mild challenges with
is full of members who do not support each othertheir schoolwork, this may be the best scenario.
and turn to competition or belittling as a means ofHowever, those students who are very much
communication, this will not be the rightbehind in their work or comprehension will
environment for your child. In this case, take himundoubtedly do better in a private scenario.
out of the situation and find him another group or