Sunday, June 27, 2010

WHAT ARE ENRICHMENT TUTORS? DO YOU REALLY NEED THEM?

Some people argue that your child should consider an “ Enrichment Tutor” , Some people feel children need to have free and creative time to explore their thoughts and be creative. 

Consider this! Children go to school every day, and some believe that they receive a only a
form fitting standardized one-size-fits-all education. Some people feel that beyond the day and day out exercise of “ school”,  students should be engaging in Enrichment Tutors.  

What is an “Enriched Tutor”? These people provide families with an top tier educated tutors who have not only teaching experience, but a laundry list of references, and a proven track record of bringing students success. While that is wonderful, one has to consider whether there is an emotional attachment between the student and the tutor.

You ask--How are they different from the regular academic tutor you hire for your student?.  Well, "Enriched Tutors" are teachers, mentors, or role models with whom your child's education outside of the classroom, after hours,  working to identify your child’s learning style, academic niche, and/or area of expertise. These tutors also attempt to address your child’s academic gap; enforcing daily lessons, preparing for the test-prep of weekly test, and attempting to improve students' grades.

What do we think? Well it depends on what you outlook is, this author feels kids need FREE time to think, be creative, and be kids. Too much structure in a child’s life can end up not being all it is cracked up to be, and students don't let to function outside of the box.  Colleges and Universities want well rounded students, not just book learners. Children need to have time to be children! 

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