What is Tutoring?
The COVID-19 pandemic devastated the education community, erasing two decades of academic progress. Test results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress revealed that reading and math scores among 9-year-olds have regressed to levels unseen for 20 years. Combined with annual summer learning loss, the pandemic created a perfect storm that underscored the importance of accelerated learning—especially tutoring.
Tutoring is extra academic support provided by teachers, school staff, peers, or professional tutors. It helps students learn subject matter, develop effective learning strategies, and build skills suited to their individual learning styles. A successful tutoring partnership requires trust and communication between the tutor and the student.
How does tutoring help students?
Effective tutoring helps students catch up academically through high-dosage, intensive tutoring in one-to-one or small-group settings. Once students are caught up, tutoring focuses on key concepts and skills to keep them on track. Tutoring isn’t only for struggling students; it’s also beneficial for enrichment, skill-building, and college preparation.
What are the types of tutoring?
- One-to-one tutoring: Highly effective, personalized instruction tailored to one student’s needs.
- Small-group tutoring: A tutor works with two to five students, incorporating peer-learning opportunities.
- Group/learning center tutoring: Classroom-style sessions with minimal individual attention, suitable for some but not all students.
Where does tutoring take place?
- In-person: Conducted in homes, schools, libraries, or community centers, allowing tutors to observe body language and ensure focus.
- Online: One-to-one virtual sessions leveraging technology to enhance personalized learning.
What are the benefits of tutoring?
Tutoring provides personalized attention, helps students focus on specific topics, and often leads to improved grades. It also enhances self-study skills, responsibility, communication, and independence. Most importantly, tutoring builds students’ confidence and fosters a love for learning.
What are the differences between teaching and tutoring?
Teaching takes place in a classroom with many students, while tutoring offers more personalized, small-group, or one-to-one instruction. Tutors can adapt lessons to an individual student’s strengths, weaknesses, and learning style, leading to impactful instruction and better academic outcomes.
Catapult Learning Offers Effective Tutoring
Catapult Learning’s High-Dosage Tutoring solutions are designed to accelerate learning in literacy and math for all K-12 students. Our programs:
- Reinforce grade-level skills and provide additional support when needed.
- Use diagnostic assessments to create individualized student plans.
- Provide services in-person, virtually, or in hybrid formats.
- Limit tutoring groups to a maximum of four students to ensure personalized attention.
To learn more about how Catapult Learning’s High-Dosage Tutoring solutions can impact your students, visit Catapult Learning’s High-Dosage Tutoring.
