The typical mindset of parents when their children earn a degree in Economics is that it’s going to be a tough ride to find the best job. Students would have somehow struggled through Economics in JC with the help of Economics tuition and would have also discussed the possibilities of career in the line of Economics with
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The most common question that home tuition teachers (especially JC tutors) get asked is about tertiary education and career options. Economics tutors get bugged even more about the career options following a degree in Economics as it’s unknown territory. Globalisation is causing the world to become a smaller place with increased competition, and the corporate landscape has a liking
Home tuition has become the new norm for many students as the guidance and resources given in school is not sufficient for effective learning. Especially with Covid-19 invading and interrupting the flow of everything ranging from education to politics, students have no other choice but to depend on home tuition for to excel in their
Home tuition jobs in Singapore has gained prominence and many students seek help for almost all subjects as the method of studying has drastically changed. This can be owed to the changes in expectations of students as well as the changes in education syllabus which encourages students to be critical thinkers. So needless to say,
Children often get restless very easily and, in this day and age whereby technology has become part of our lives, our attention spans have shortened tremendously. Beyond a shadow of a doubt, students may easily lack the motivation to do anything productive at home. Hence, it is up to home tutors and parents to motivate children to
If you’ve ever wondered if you’re special, rest assured that you are. After all, everyone is a unique learner. Some students are visual learners, while others are better with listening or doing. From seeing and hearing to touching and experiencing, we all have a combination of ways we learn – but most students do show
Children in general are not easy to handle. In fact, the most challenging age group would be the pre-schoolers as they have a lot to adapt to and they don’t have the maturity to understand the gravity of the situation they are in as well. Photo by Naomi Shi from Pexels Ever since the pandemic
Singapore has been dubbed a ‘tuition nation’ attributable to the prevalence of private tuition in its society. Although home tuition in Singapore has been rapidly adopted in recent years, it experienced a massive surge in popularity when schools were closed across the island due to COVID-19. This unprecedented period has helped many parents realise that
Have you ever found yourself sitting through a home tuition class and realising that – although you thought you were paying attention, you haven’t actually caught what the tutor has been talking about for the past 5 minutes? Well, you are not the only one. Today, human’s attention span is shorter than ever before, and
The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically impacted education and school systems all over the world. Since the circuit breaker policy was enacted in Singapore, learning has been forced online in an unprecedented shift from primarily face-to-face classes to mostly digital tutorials and video-based lessons. As students, teachers and parents adapt to the new