A guide to the impact on learning in a group.
The goal of every tutoring business is to help as many students as possible.
But, many parents struggle to find the fee for one-to-one tuition. So, for many students, group tuition can be a solution. As many tuition businesses shy away from group lessons because many people will think it is like having a lesson at school or the fee is just as high.
However, group lessons are different because these types of sessions are provided small with no more than eight students. Also, the fee is more affordable for the parent. This is why as an online-tutoring company we want to help more students by providing this service.
Oftentimes, it just comes down to showing what group sessions can do.
Maybe some students don’t like one-to-one sessions and for these students they find it difficult to engage.
So read on to understand what group tuition is and does it work?
What Is Group tuition?
It aims to have a positive impact on the students’ learning. Also, with peer interaction, discussion and problem solving this can enhance understanding and engagement. In addition, a well-structured group session can mean that the tutor can tailor instruction to address the specific need within the group. It also allows the group to share responsibility, motivate other students to participate and strive in their goal.
Group tuition online works with many platforms. Most courses Online-tutoring provides is through Zoom.
In the group tuition with online-tutoring, students studying English literature at GCSE level would benefit from these sessions especially when they struggle to understand the book/play.
The benefits of Group Tuition
- When students are in a small group, students can learn from each other and this can strengthen their knowledge. Also, if a student is not sure of an answer, they may stay silent. However, if another student is able to answer then this is one way that students can learn from each other.
- In a group setting, students have the opportunity to develop social skills, ask questions and participate in discussions, which are important skills both in and outside of school.
- Group tuition can be less expensive than private tutoring which is appealing to those parents that cannot afford one-to-one tuition. It also means that students can get additional support.
- Being in a small group can help motivate students. Especially students that find working by themselves difficult. This means the goal is shared and it can encourage students to stay focused and work harder. So, this is why group lessons can be useful for some students.
Disadvantage of group tuition
- Some of the drawbacks can be that students may not receive as much individual attention from the tutor. Some students may feel that their needs aren’t being met.
- In a group, students can have different learning speeds and abilities. Therefore, this can be challenging as the tutor may not be able to slow down or speed up to accommodate the students in the group.
- Sometimes, when there are other students in the group it can lead to distractions. So, group tuition is not always best for the students who need a quiet focus setting to learn and those students that would benefit more from one-to-one tuition.
How to make group tuition work for you!
If you are choosing group tuition, make sure the group size is small enough for the student, so they get the attention they require. This is so each individual can stay focused.
Encourage your child to actively participate, to ask questions, and make the most of the group setting. It is important that the student does not simply just sit there and let the other students do the work. Try to encourage them to get involved in that learning process.
If your child needs any extra help or has any concerns about being part of a group lesson, make sure you speak to the tutor. This way, the tutor can give guidance on how to make most of the group session if necessary.
Finally, group tuition can be helpful and engaging for the student. Also, it is more affordable and this way students are able to receive the extra support they need while benefiting from interactions with other students. In addition, it can help to motivate all the students involved. However, it is important to understand the benefits and the disadvantages, so you can make an informed decision about whether group tuition is right for your child.
Now that you know more about group tuition, head over to our online courses to take a look at what English Literature courses we have running over the half term. If there isn’t a course available that you would like to see, please email us.
If you would prefer one to one tuition, head over to our tutor page.
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