GUIDING YOUR CHILD

Perhaps one of the best reasons for a parent to hire a tutor is the difficulties that arise when trying to teach a learning disabled student.
Tutoring consists of small classes and one-on-one teaching, but problems still arise in any teaching situation. Learning to identify those situations and how to effectively solve them is an ability that is learned and refined to fit each individual situation. A tutor is equipped to recognize difficulties. The tutor is able to fit cognitive difficulties into categories, and provide an academic approach to the situation. The tutor is prepared for problems when they will arise, and will assess and solve the problem at the moment of occurrence.

Perhaps one of the most common of difficulties handling student problems is the occurrence called blocking. This student has a low frustration level and will react by sitting still, acting hopeless and actually “freezing up.” This student may react by stating that:
”I’ll never get this.”
“I’m dumb.”
“So…what am I supposed to do?”

The tutor sees that no further work will be accomplished with that attitude. The attitude must change before learning occurs. The tutor will to relate the student’s successes, praising the student for those successes, and building a feeling of success for the student. Then he will proceed in ultra small steps to continue the learning process. By going forth slowly, the student regains confidence in what he can do. The tutor will continually give this student support and reinforce success on an ongoing basis.

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