FYI : Tuition The Online Way
Someone I know said that sending her child to tuition classes is more than simply a way to help the child revise.
It’s also a way to keep the child in a controlled environment, making sure that the child is in a place where lessons are being done. I guessed this is important for parents who work as they won’t be at home to monitor their children’s movement.
My parents were believers of tuition classes too. I have been having tuitions since I was in my Form Three (not my choice) until I was doing my A-Levels (my choice).
While hubby, and the rest of his siblings, never had any tuitions when they were in school. His parents both worked then and I think it’s amazing that despite this, two of them in the family were Best All Around Student award recipients when they were in their fifth form.
So of course, hubby thinks that tuition is a waste of money. He never needed any.
While I, since I am a tuition classes pro, think that it can be useful but not crucial. At least, not that critical to the point of sending Eu for extra classes when she goes to Kindergarten next year which I know is becoming quite the thing to do among very responsible parents.
But when they reach secondary classes with more important exams and tougher subjects, I wouldn’t dismiss tuition classes altogether.
Instead of sending them to teachers who are supposed to impart all their knowledge during school hours, I wouldn’t mind online tutoring, if the girls can prove themselves trustworthy and responsible. I think I’d prefer having them at home as they revise and get get homework help on tough subjects like Math or Science subjects with an expert online tutor at any time of the day, under my supervision.
There is one online tutoring site, called the TutorVista which has been featured in NBC’s Today’s Show and BBC News which offers comprehensive online help for students in subjects like Chemistry, Economics, Algebra and exams like TOEFL, GMAT and IELTS.
FYI, TutorVista offer their service worldwide for 24/7 and their basic unlimited use monthly package for all subjects is $99.99.
Anyway, it’s still a long way for me to consider this service but it’s good to know such a service exists.
