Lesson Planning

TIPS FOR TUTORS

•	Students may need many practice exercises.

•	Repetition drills are valuable for helping students memorise necessary facts, eg spelling and mathematic tables.

•	Review previous lessons.

•	Make sure students fully understand the concepts you have been explaining before going on to the next concept.

•	Never embarrass students by asking them to perform tasks for which they are not prepared.

•	Teach at the student’s level.

•	Explain the lesson clearly and simply.

•	If the student finds the material difficult, break it down. Explain it, step by step, and check with the student to make sure each step is understood.

•	Use language that can be understood by the student: avoid difficult words.

•	Plan your lesson; have attainable goals.

•	Praise student for each task achieved.