This semester I have been able to tutor small groups of students before school starts. I have enjoyed this because I have been able to get to know students on a personal level. Now I feel comfortable approaching students to help them out during class time. Tutoring has allowed me to develop many different wonderings, such as "How do I know if I am really getting through to the students and helping them actually understand the material?" I want to make sure I am helping them comprehend the material they are learning. The students always seem engaged and eager to take advantage of my help.
There is one boy in the class who often asks me for help. If he doesn't understand something, he won't hesitate to ask. I am really happy he does this because I think students sometimes don't want to ask for help even if they really need it. It also makes me feel good that he looks to me for help and views me as an educator to some extent.
My tutoring activities have taught me a lot about the students and I have enjoyed connecting with them on a personal level.
Hope- Have you been able to tutor small groups of children? If so, have you felt as if they look up to you as someone who can truly help them learn?
I have been tutoring in small groups all semester long. That is mostly what I do in my classroom as opposed to observations. I think the extra help the students receive from me has really helped them in the classroom. They enjoy their time with me and I do think that they believe in me.
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