Comparing Enrichment Programme versus Private Tutor

[verykiasumummy]

sunnymumsy:

verykiasumummy:

[quote=\"SarChar\"]I used to prefer tuition centre. If your kids are idependent and smart, then tuition centre will work. Kids will get exposure to different types of materials and worksheets. But if your kid like DD1 needs more attention, small group home-based tuition works for her. We will be able to call the tutor directly when we want to know DD1's progress or if we have any question on Maths problem, we can text or call the home-based tutor. We cant do that with Tuition centre tutors, there is hardly any interaction at all.

i interact very much with the tuition center tutors too... i'm that kind that will ask them questions when i fetch my dc... like \"how is she?\", \"do u think he improve?\" that kind...

the tutor is very approachable and gives constructive feedback...

was at 1 of the center in bugis, wah the tutor everytime tell me \"good\", \"ok\", these feedback i dun feel constructive enough and so i withdraw not long after...

same thing for me... i am not shy to ask the teachers at the tuition centre how my kids are doing. thankfully, the teacher my kids are with is v nice. i can whatsapp her and she replies quite quickly. i like this type. commited to their work and you can get the feeling they genuinely care for my kid's wellbeing![/quote]a little different on my end, the tutor may not pick up calls or reply my sms too quickly, especially when she is having lessons.. but most of the time, she will be having lessons so she told me that she can only answer my calls after 10pm.. which i agree with her as i wouldnt want her to be busy answering calls and leaves the class.

[sunnymumsy]

SarChar:

sunnymumsy:

[quote=\"verykiasumummy\"]

i interact very much with the tuition center tutors too... i'm that kind that will ask them questions when i fetch my dc... like \"how is she?\", \"do u think he improve?\" that kind...

the tutor is very approachable and gives constructive feedback...

was at 1 of the center in bugis, wah the tutor everytime tell me \"good\", \"ok\", these feedback i dun feel constructive enough and so i withdraw not long after...

same thing for me... i am not shy to ask the teachers at the tuition centre how my kids are doing. thankfully, the teacher my kids are with is v nice. i can whatsapp her and she replies quite quickly. i like this type. commited to their work and you can get the feeling they genuinely care for my kid's wellbeing!

Hi Hi!

These tuition centres - is it for Maths/Science subjects? Or Languages EL/CL? DD1 has tuition for EL/CL only. DH teaches her for Maths/Science himself.

So for languages, its a bit difficult to ask the teachers besides getting some feedbacks like \"watch your tenses\"etc.

Anyway, as I am only new to KSP last month, I am very motivated after reading so many posts. Next yr for P5, we will spend more time with DD1 coaching her :boogie: Hope she survives our boot camp ![/quote]the centre only English and Lit for sec sch... they specialise in these 2 subjects only.

[Green-apple 0]

Dear all,


My son is turning P1 next year… i only put him to english phonics and piano lesson. I would like your kind suggestion if i shall put him to Maths / English Group tuition? Like holiday camp etc?

[verykiasumummy]

janet_lee88:

Is it possible to give constructive feedback for group tuition?

I doubt it is possible bcos scenario is similar to classroom setting.
That was the reason why I had to withdraw my son from tuition centre.
Honestly, my son was also very weak in his Math. That was why I had to get 1-1 for his Math & Chinese. Tuition centre was not able to give him that necessary attention.

oh janet, small group tuition is still not too bad i think...

i dunno how big the classroom setting u mean, my dd's tuition class is 6pax... and i do request for feedback every now and then from the tutor...

[verykiasumummy]

Green-apple:

Dear all,


My son is turning P1 next year... i only put him to english phonics and piano lesson. I would like your kind suggestion if i shall put him to Maths / English Group tuition? Like holiday camp etc?

sorry ya.... p1 still learning phonics?? i thought it was supposed to be kindy only?

putting him in tuition or not depends on his capability, it is not a must...

[Jenny Lam]

I think don't stress your child. :imdrowning: Let him join some short enrichment course to fill his time during school holidays. Unless your child got problem reading than may be some phonics is good.

[jacktutor]

Home tuition vs tuition centre, what do you think? I have a student whose parent pulled her out from the tuition centre, because she just wasn’t making any progress. Does this happen to anyone out there?

[bellymummy]

I think group tuition is quite effective if its a small group. kids can make friends and interaction helps them grow up and learn how to interact with others.


I always believe that for languages, its better to be in a centre, so the kids can talk in proper english or chinese with each other. The teacher must also be good and strict with the way they get them to chat and talk to each other too.

[jacktutor]

wonders:

hi, need advise on which is better? Home tution, enrichment or group tution at tuition center. My son need help in chinese. :? :? :thankyou:

Hi,

Usually individual tuition is better. For more of my opinion, take a look at http://www.fulltimetutor.wordpress.com

[josephine_ng]

I think it depends. 1-to-1 tuition might not be able to have student’s interacting and sharing views. If you really look into the benefits of group/tuition centres, some students actually learn from other student’s mistakes that were being discussed in class. However, some students don’t like the idea of a tuition centre as it gets noisy or if they are shy to ask questions in front of the class.


So, i think it depends on the individual. Let the child choose for him/herself.