645. Helping their families






One day teacher of English A said to teacher of English B, “One veteran teacher told me I could do a big good to the boys who I have personal tutorials with.




One point was to learn how to listen to each student, whatever he wants or doesn’t want to say. You tutor, listen patiently, despite you might think what he’s telling you is trifle or childish stuff. Students appreciate the adult person who listens to them with a thorough and authentic interest!




If you also nod in the conversation, and paraphrase what he’s telling, and keep all that information in your mind, much better. These techniques aren’t acting out like in a drama play. You’re really concerned about his things, his joys, his vents. Always you should respect his parents’ (or parent’s) idea of education – you can keep silent at the tutorial and when you date a tutorial with his parents, quite often you all will find yourselves to coincide in many points. Respect as well the students’ freedom – just show what it’s right but you should not impose truth. Truth and good aren’t something to be imposed but something that the human person adheres to, by his or her own, when he or she discovers them.




You can give him the big scheme of the person’s dignity at a tutorial, but you also may suggest short and enthusiastic goals, for example, concerning his studies. Each student, both boys and girls of course, has a great dignity, also because they were created as God’s own image and likeness - which is something I believe in. Respect their beliefs and conscience.




Just one more thing: I know teacher tutors who have helped their students resist sex pressure and crack-smoking pressure [sorry for the latter expression]. Oh, and call their parents to a tutorial to talk with them too.” / Photo from: kids nationalgeographic com

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