Private coaching vs Centre based coaching?

[Chachamaru]

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I think Private tutoring works well for the student because then they won't be ignored a lot and get what they are paying for. also they won't get so side travted that easily.

[TayakoChan]

Well, Centre based coaching ensures that you are surrounded by your peers, which gives you something to strive for. There is also competition and motivation to be the top in the class.

[ihatewriting]

Private Coaching is some more expensive but I think it`s more effective. But as 4 me I hate studying at all.

[Aplus]

Private Coaching allows more for attention on the individual student, whereas in Centre based coaching some elements may be missed.

[eflatmajor]

I prefer centre based as I make alot of friends there
I guess thats not really the point, but i learn better in that environment. One on one would feel really awkward to me.

[VuongstER_boi]

.I've had group and private sessions for the sciences and maths and i'd say that private is good for the sciences cos it allows more discussions withthe tutor on oncepts and stuff. Maths however i find private to be ineffective becos it's distracting having someone watching over you solving the problems;hence i recommend group tuition ( which i'm gonna actualli look for).



But the best thing i think is to have a mixture of both one-on-one and group for all subjects. Go to group first so you can actually learn responsively. if you don't get something, then ask one-on-one. One-on-One for learning isn't that good becos u'll totoally just rely on the tutor and be less responsive but it's good forr questions and stuff.

[Shadose]

Originally Posted by tutor74

From a tutor's point of view, it is good to be in a centre because they find students for you and if you have a group you get more per hour. But I know when I tutor one to one I can be much more helpful.

What happens if only one or two student comes to your centre? You still get not as much money Its pretty much private tutoring, isn't it? And that happens all the time. You might even get less if its just 1 student!

But I prefer centers. Because students can share their ideas more, but of course thats what you always do at your normal school classroom. For private it feels awkward, though you'll get used to it. You'll have more of a chance to express your thoughts and your ideas.

[Aplus]

For some reason, I'm thinking, Group tutoring for junior years and Private for senior years.

[lovethehsc]

Originally Posted by Korn

How much do centres cost, it only cost me about $30-35 for an hour

That's actually really expensive. Even private tutors cost about that (although i know some that are $50+).

Private > Group

In my view, generally the more expensive the private tutor is, the better they are. This applies for uni/school leaver tutors btw (which most people get) as the max they can charge really would be about $40 for 1 on 1.

I find those that charge higher are doing so for a reason (ie they have more experience, are actually proficient or passionate about their subject, can ask for more money because they actually are in demand). It may be just me but those who have just graduated and have not received their marks (ie many of the 07ers) charge cheap prices but effectively are untested.

[emilybradstreet]

I used to do centre coaching but they never let us eat!

I do private now and it's much better. No i'm not fat, i just love eating fruitsin this hot weather hahaha

[dark.deceptionz]

private is a lot better.

you get INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION and ask qus that are important TO YOU, as opposed to a class based environment.

plus, i reckon im pretty good and i only charge $20/hr (come to your house - convenient), and u can prolly get some other great value tutors!

[emilybradstreet]

Originally Posted by dark.deceptionz

private is a lot better.

you get INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION and ask qus that are important TO YOU, as opposed to a class based environment.

plus, i reckon im pretty good and i only charge $20/hr (come to your house - convenient), and u can prolly get some other great value tutors!

In your thread it says $25/hr?

So it's $20?

[(T)(i)(m)&(M)a)]

Centre based tuition is a lot better. In individual tuition the tutor ends up doing the work for you and its not worth the money since you end up talking with the tutor - it is also a bit nerve wracking I think. In centre based if you go to the right place you get notes, questions and online support...plus the price is excellent AND you learn off others. Don't get me wrong individual is good if you get the right person it is good - but for a cheaper price u can get even better value in centre based.

For example in yr 12 I needed english tuition. So I went to a guy - Anthony lol... he had a diploma of teaching and was qualified. Well for the 2 hrs he went through 1/2 a page ... the rest of the time he showed me his family album and told me about his hobbies. The price was $50/hr.... GREAT

[emilybradstreet]

Originally Posted by (T)(i)(m)&(M)a)

Centre based tuition is a lot better. In individual tuition the tutor ends up doing the work for you and its not worth the money since you end up talking with the tutor - it is also a bit nerve wracking I think. In centre based if you go to the right place you get notes, questions and online support...plus the price is excellent AND you learn off others. Don't get me wrong individual is good if you get the right person it is good - but for a cheaper price u can get even better value in centre based.

For example in yr 12 I needed english tuition. So I went to a guy - Anthony lol... he had a diploma of teaching and was qualified. Well for the 2 hrs he went through 1/2 a page ... the rest of the time he showed me his family album and told me about his hobbies. The price was $50/hr.... GREAT

Is this Anthony Bosco? Yeah i had a friend who had him and said he wasn't that great, but she stayed because he was better than her class teacher :/

Anyway like all private tutors, if Anthony_B wasn't that great why didn't you just leave then? It's not like he's forcing you to be there, and unlike group tuition you aren't paying upfront so you can leave anytime!

To me, group tutoring is too much like a school environment. And if you're already doing well in school than you won't need a tutor. And if you're not and you need one, then private is normally best (to me) cause centre based coaching is just school all over again

Also in my experience, most tutors don't do the work for you or anything, they still want you to work. If they know what they're on about then i think it's worth it, because it's a more personal learning environment where i can learn at my own pace (and even skip lessons when i don't want it! prior would never let me do that).

[HunterTuition]

I have been tutoring for almost 10 years now and I believe without doubt that one-on-one is the best form of tuition. There are a few points to consider I believe when choosing a tutor:
- If they insist on a contract it may because they are not good enough to keep their customers based on service and skill
- They should not have generic programs but rather should concentrate on your areas of concern/class topics.
- I believe they should come to your home where you are most comforatble and also very convenient
- Some large tutor companies start you off one on one and then shuffle you into a "class"
- Obviously should have background checks done by the relevent departments
- Your tutor should also either have been trained or have several years experience.