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Are you facing challenges?

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Since it is Quarantine time and schools are on- going, you as a parent, have no choice but to work hand in hand with the parent. The teacher, also, has to adjust and see what they can do to make learning continue.
Both parents and teachers face challenges.
First, let us talk about the challenges parents are facing.
One parent asked me, “How can I make my child sit down and study?”
This was my answer to her,
“Parents, I know that this is a struggle for you. It is not easy to make your child study in a comfortable environment like home. Home is a place where they like to do whatever they want.”
Then, she asked me, “How can I create a routine for my child and follow it consistently?
I told her that, from experience, this is a very big challenge. Most kids get away with this. They come up with different excuses or put up a tantrum and get away with it.
Then, she asks, “How do I minimize the use of gadgets or television?”
I told her that she must understand on weekends, children stay home. They know they are allowed to use the gadgets. Because of this quarantine, the children have to stay home.
Does this mean they can use their gadgets or watch television anytime?
Definitely NO. Explain to your child what is happening and what will happen. Tell your child your will need his or her cooperation.
When you communicate with your child in a way he or she understands, your will be surprised so to how cooperative they become. Your child needs to understand that you are the teacher at home. They need to listen to you.
Now, let us talk about the challenges teachers are facing.
Have you ever thought?
If I am facing challenges with my child, what about the teacher of my child? How is she able to handle 20 children in a classroom?
The greatest challenge for teachers right now is for the students’ learning to continue.
Not only that
Learning has to be effective.
The teacher s’ job security is threatened. If they cannot perform, they might lose their jobs.
This is why the teachers tell us this is the “NEW NORMAL”.

NEW FOR TEACHERS AND NEW FOR THE PARENTS.

Talk to you soon,
Your Tutor cares,
Teacher Mala

Should learning stop?

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It is March 13. Everyone is asked to go home. Classes are cancelled. Suddenly, the government announces that the country is going to go on a total lock down.

My reaction …

Oh my, what is going to happen to my students?

Is their learning going to stop?

All of us were caught by surprise. We were not prepared for such a situation.

Schools and tutorial centers did not know what to do.

We had to find a way to find a way to continue schooling. Learning has to continue.

Why?

We teachers care. We are concerned of about students’ well-being. We know what is going to happen. New problems will arise. Besides, we miss our students.

So what did we do?

We explored what programs we could use. Some used google classroom while others used google sites. No face to face interaction.

But the beauty is we all did something to reach out to our students.

We learned from it. Next school year, we will do better.

What did I do?

I am currently developing a website called Your Tutor Cares. Why did I think of this name? This is how I feel. I miss talking to the older students. I miss hugging the younger ones. They all are like my family. It is because of my love for them that I developed this website,

This website is for Nursery to Grade 6 students. It concentrates on Math, Reading, Language and Writing. It will be offered to the students at an affordable price. There will also be a zoom interface.

I will be launching this program soon.

For those of you who are interested to know more about his, kindly pm me at Mala Chatani

My next article will be about the 3 Biggest Challenges Parents face in making their child study at home.

Your Tutor Cares,
Teacher Mala