Mooc4Tutors

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 …

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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 …

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In the contemporary educational landscape, a tutor must adopt methods that encourage inclusion and support for students with Specific Learning Disorders (SLDs). Indeed, these are priority goals in the tutoring profession. One effective tool that has been shown to promote the inclusion and academic success of such students is peer tutoring. What is Peer Tutoring? …

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We are planning to launch our free online course on how to become a professional tutor in June 2024! If you are reading this article, you probably know what a tutor is! But did you know it implies skills like personalising the learning path according to the student’s needs, understanding how the student works and …

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In the ever-evolving landscape of education, the role of tutoring extends far beyond imparting knowledge. Beyond the transfer of facts and figures lies a deeper objective: the cultivation of critical thinking skills. Tutors hold a unique opportunity to not only help students grasp concepts but also to nurture their ability to analyse, evaluate, and synthesise …

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One of the main factors determining the success of students in learning is student motivation. The concept of motivation is quite broad and abstract, and many authors define it in different ways. By definition, motivation is presented as the process of encouraging behaviour, action, activity, which is caused by various motives; the whole of the …

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Tutors working in the education sector encounter many students from diverse and varied backgrounds, personalities, cultures and needs daily. However, the question arises: do tutors wield the requisite tools to fashion a learning environment that is truly inclusive, one that recognizes and accommodates the multifaceted diversity among learners? To embark on this journey, tutors must …

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In recent years, the learning and teaching model has changed dramatically. Covid-19 and the rapid improvement of technology have significantly impacted education, brought about various changes in the delivery and retention of education and created some top trends in the field. In this article, you will learn more about some of the latest top trends …

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