Author Archive: passioninlearning
Elation
Have been very busy of late, hence was unable to share my elation promptly. In tuition, it often takes 3 parties to clap; the student, parent and tutor. I was fortunate enough to have the chance to work with 2 boys, who were from a renowned boys’ school near Woodleigh. While it was tough to …
Deja Vu…
Monday marked a unique moment when I felt I was back to my teens (When I first started out as a budding tutor), as it was my penultimate session with this pioneer batch of students at a graduating front, albeit on online front. This pair of twins came to me for Additional and Elementary Maths …
A child’s learning journey
Writing this post to document a child’s growing journey, and how parental intervention is paramount. Eric Ng Junior, since young, has always zero tendency towards work. Work is often fraught with errors, and he would often put up extreme resistance when told to complete the simplest of tasks. While he is smart (very street smart …
Used resources
For parents who could be wondering how to dispose of… Congratulations to all parents, as the curtains would come down soon for PSLE and secondary school examinations. Some parents may have been wondering about how to go about putting used materials (assessment books, textbooks) to better use, after this milestone. Most of you would have …
Of gratitude
This year, I took on an unprecedented 3 more PSLE students even though my schedule was close to breaking point. Much of my personal and family time was sacrificed as I needed to attend to these students, in the hope that I can initiate avoidance of poor results. And of course, to instill that very …
When the heart overrules the mind
Like what I often share with my readers of my page and blog, it’s imperative that parents exercise some control over children, rather than fully engaged with negotiation approach. Why do I say so? Quite simply, children nowadays largely lead very sheltered lives, and are unlikely to know the consequences of their actions. To put …
Of online sessions..
With online modes of learning, I often feel that I am handicapped by the lack of personalised element in the teaching process, as well as the bond. In this case, having spoken to the parent, I felt that it was worth the effort to help her twins. While it is purely revision, I am glad …
Of mocks….
In the past, I do not endear myself to mock assessments during my teaching sessions, as invaluable time to teach would be compromised. However, noting that students these days are not well-equipped to handle the rigours of exam conditions, I have since accounted for mock exams as part of my student training. Now, what does …
Exam readiness training
This would have been a lengthy post. Exams always serve as a conundrum for parents; with it comes stress, without it comes uncertainty about a child’s learning. While mid-year semestral examinations have been officially made redundant since start of the year, many schools have already phased it out a few years back. In place though, …
Compliments from one parent
Thanks Ms. Lotus Lai
Passion In Learning 