Kids of the Alpha Generation, currently in their first year of school, are characterised by a special relationship with technology, a high level of activity and a tendency to achieve fast results. However, failures in the learning process often dampen their motivation. Lack of certain competences today can make the first-graders less competitive in the …
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Resilience is one of the most crucial skills students can develop, helping them navigate challenges, setbacks, and uncertainties both in their education and in life. It is the ability to adapt in the face of adversity, maintain motivation despite obstacles, and persist in achieving one’s goals. Tutors, with their close, individualized connection to learners, are …
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In planning teaching, attention is given to the objectives and the content to be taught. Before diving into the subject matter, it is worthwhile to pause and reflect on the learning situation and the atmosphere. As we know, a positive atmosphere has a favorable effect on learning. The book How Tutoring Works delves into how …
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You’ve just completed our TutorPro course, and now you’re ready to take the next step in your tutoring journey. But where do you begin? The Mooc4Tutors Toolkit is here to provide you with the practical resources you need to put your new skills into action and start making an impact. As part of the Mooc4Tutors …
A person’s psychological health and sense of security are closely linked to his/her emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence is the basis of all human behaviour, people’s experiences and memories, attitudes and beliefs, values and feelings, perceptions of others and oneself, self-esteem and well-being, etc. To sum up, it is the ability to be happy and to …
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In today’s interconnected world, education is no longer confined to geographic borders. The rise of online tutoring has created a global classroom where students and tutors from diverse backgrounds interact, learn, and grow together. This presents an exciting opportunity, but it also highlights the importance of **cultural awareness** in global tutoring. A tutor’s ability to …
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Educators have a significant influence on how students perceive their own abilities. By nurturing a growth mindset, educators can motivate students to challenge themselves, believe in their capacity for growth, and become more resilient, creative thinkers. Research has shown that students who develop a growth mindset are more likely to embrace challenges, persist through obstacles, …
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We are thrilled to introduce TutorPro, an innovative online course developed as part of the MOOC4Tutors project, now available to educators worldwide. The course is accessible in six languages: English, French, German, Italian, Finnish, and Lithuanian, ensuring that educators from diverse backgrounds can benefit from it. TutorPro is designed to equip both aspiring and experienced …
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Mentalization is the ability to reflect on, understand and interpret the conscious and unconscious thoughts, feelings, desires and beliefs of oneself and others, and to predict their behavior on the basis of these. It is the ability to put oneself in another person’s shoes and understand their point of view. Mentalization is strongly linked to …
Research results The results of the PISA international survey (2022) show that the level of student skills in reading and the level of literacy in mathematics and life sciences are not sufficiently high. Pupils attaining the highest levels of literacy in mathematics, life sciences and reading (level 5 or 6) can perform mathematical modelling of …
