The Dangers of Tutoring Dependence When tutoring works and grades improve, parents are thrilled. They often sign up their teen for more and more tutoring. It can feel like a magic bullet for poor grades. Sure, it’s expensive, but parents feel like they are getting value for their money. Justin Sung, who has been in… Read More »The Hidden Downsides of Tutoring
A reality of today’s job market is that most people learn the technical aspects once employed but the universal skills that make us productive in those roles are not readily taught in schools. Project based learning is a missing part to most modern education that compels students to learn while doing and practicing the skills… Read More »Why Your Teen Should Try Project-based Learning
Being the parent of a teen who has recently entered high school can be terrifying. Your learner is entering a new world and all you want is for them to be successful. You want to be helpful to them while still supporting their growing independence. How can you help them succeed while still letting them… Read More »How to Help Your Teen Succeed in High School
Being a life-long learner and having studied for over two decades, I have tried different learning techniques to make my learning effective. One of them is called peer teaching and the first time I experienced it was during my high school years. This science-backed technique doesn’t only reinforce the knowledge by teaching, it also helps… Read More »The Protégé Effect – The Benefits of Peer Teaching