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.

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The Clara James Approach to learning

A community for tutors

May 19, 2026 • Dawn Strachan

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When I first started tutoring I asked tutors in the local area if they wanted to create a group where we could share ideas/highs/lows of tutoring. Work together and support each other.

The response was a unanimous "no!"

Yet it seemed bizarre that people would rather work in isolation rather than build something stronger if we worked as a team.

For them "team" meant competition.

But I am sure that if we work together our businesses will grow and strengthen as a consequence which in turn will lead to better profits (which at the end of the day is why most of us are in business...)

That is also why I am turning towards supporting people grow their tutoring businesses so that they can be a part of a team, a part of something bigger.

If you would like to know the different ways we can help, may be starting with a copy of my free book: Become a tutor - Free copy of my book

or something more click here to find out how I can help: Become a tutor