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Can Tutoring Programs Help Your Kids Fight Learning Loss?

Students are suffering from major learning loss because of the pandemic. According to research, there is one fundamental way to help students overcome these learning losses and have a strong school year: tutoring.

Experts are concerned that the education setbacks students are experiencing will be difficult to overcome without strategic tutoring support^ .
Many large-scale studies show that students’ learning has fallen behind where it would have been. Math scores have declined more than scores in literacy, and the youngest learners seem to have lost the most ground^.

One education research organization predicts that the average student lost 57 to 183 days of learning in reading and from 136 to 232 days of learning in math just during the spring of 2020.

Overcome Learning Losses With Tutoring

Research shows that tutoring programs have significant positive effects on student learning.

A meta-analysis of 96 randomized studies found that tutoring programs led to increases in learning outcomes equivalent to a student advancing from the 50th percentile to nearly the 66th percentile^.
When it comes to COVID learning loss, tutoring can help students catch up, keep up, and get ahead. If parents have ever considered tutoring for their children, THIS is the year to enrol.

Six Features Of Effective Tutoring

While many school boards offer free tutoring programs to students, not all tutoring is created equal. The effectiveness of tutoring programs varies greatly, and these variations may drive different outcomes for different students.

So what qualities make an effective tutoring program? Many studies point to these key factors:

Consistent & Reliable Schedules. Tutoring is most effective when provided on a regular and reliable schedule. At Oxford Learning, students attend a minimum of one-hour classes at least twice a week. This consistent schedule is critical for helping students see the most academic gains.

Qualified Teachers. Effective tutoring employs certified teaching staff who have in-depth training and skills. All Oxford Learning tutors are fully trained and qualified.

Small Groups. In these small groups, teachers can personalize their approach for each student and focus on the areas where that student needs the most support. All Oxford Learning classes have three students to one teacher, allowing a balance between instruction and self-directed work.

Relationship Building. It is easier for students to develop a relationship with a tutor they see at dedicated hours several times a week in small groups on a consistent schedule. Students feel connected to the learning, their instructor, and the other staff they see regularly.

Assessments and Customization. Learning assessments allow tutors to build specific programs that meet the student’s exact learning needs. Oxford Learning’s Dynamic Assessment has a cognitive and academic portion that allows us to create a program unique to each student’s precise learning needs.

Build Confidence. Tutoring boosts students’ confidence as they begin to make academic progress. Students also build confidence because of the consistent, reliable educational routine and their connection with their tutor and tutoring program.

While students’ academics were impacted by disrupted learning over the past two years, education is not the only thing that was affected by the pandemic. Students who experience a loss of connection to their social network can feel the effect on their mental health as well as their social and emotional well-being. When students feel stressed or lack a support network, it can affect their ability to be present and learn.

The Right Tutor For Success This Year

Get proactive about learning this year. Don’t take a wait-and-see approach. If you have concerns, tutoring can help students recover learning motivation and develop skills for a better school year. No matter what happens, Oxford Learning is here to provide school and learning support and help students reach their learning goals every step of the way.