The Clara James Approach to learning
When it comes to learning we are all individuals.
The past 20+ years have taught me that no matter our learning style if the child is engaged and relaxed they are more likely to learn.
If we just keep giving them the same resources, varied over and over again, all we are doing is giving them one place in their brains to find the information. However, by giving them a variety of resources we can make it more interesting, more relevant, and help them to create multiple memories so that when they need to recall the information, they have more places they can go to in order to find it.
If we can boost their confidence as well as their knowledge we will make their life and ours easier.
For 20 years now I've been fascinated by different learning styles: ASD, Dyslexia, ADHD. The purpose of this podcast is to share my findings with you, so that maybe what I've learned will be of help to you too.
The Clara James Approach to learning
Why would you help your competitors?
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Why would you help your competition?
In a Facebook group that I am a part of about tutoring, someone recently asked why were people looking for help from their competition?
That seemed like a bizarre concept that we were competition as there are so many people looking for support in so many areas that we couldn’t possibly support everyone that needed it alone.
We all also have different approaches to tutoring, so although I may offer “this”, it could be that families are looking for “that”, like you do it.
Parents aren’t looking for ‘a tutor’. They’re looking for the right tutor for their child.
But surely, the only way we can continue to improve and offer something better is by seeking help and advice and surely the best people to gain that from are often those who are slightly further along the journey than we are.
Often, the children themselves are some of our greatest teachers.
They are the ones experiencing the education system every day, and their reactions, frustrations, and successes teach us a huge amount about how learning really works in practice.
Wherever you are finding inspiration and help from, can I suggest that you never stop learning and looking to grow and improve.
My late mum was one of the most intelligent people I’ve ever known.
Not because of qualifications, but because she never stopped learning.
She was constantly reading, listening, watching documentaries, and exploring ideas about people and the world around her.
Curiosity never left her.
Wherever you are in your tutoring journey, I genuinely believe we grow faster when we are willing to learn from others rather than trying to do everything alone.
None of us know everything.
The important thing is staying open to learning, reflecting, and improving.
It’s one of the reasons I’m so passionate about building supportive spaces for tutors who are starting or growing their journey.
If you are looking for support, guidance, or simply someone to walk alongside you as you build your tutoring business, feel free to get in touch. I’d love to help if I can.