Davies and Doogan3 minHow the brain works in teaching and learningThere is nothing as fascinating and challenging as understanding how learners learn and how tutors teach. And while you would have no...
Frank Doogan4 minHow to get more from all that reading you have to do :)This is an updated reposting of a great piece of writing by Adam Hare in which he advises that in reading for greatest benefit you should...
Frank Doogan3 minWhy, biologically, you can't pick up readingBecause we hear of parents who are not sure why we need phonics, we have written a very updated version of an earlier blog. Parents may...
Frank Doogan4 minHow to improve your SAT score in Hong KongThe SAT is a test required for entrance to most US universities. It is one of the essential steps in the US college application process....
Frank Doogan3 minThe 5 traits of a great IB tutor in Hong KongInternational Baccalaureate (IB) is a very popular international exam that many students in Hong Kong are keen to take as it's a great...
Anthony Davies6 minForms, context and time in Reflective PracticeIn the previous two posts, we have looked at the concept of Reflective Practice including the many benefits of incorporating it into your...
Peter Sommerville3 minHow a tutor uses online resources to improve your learningBlended learning, when learners engage with effective online tools, leads to significant improvement in motivation and learning outcomes....
Frank Doogan2 minWhy should you get an online tutor in Hong Kong?What do you get when you’re in a pandemic/lockdown, coupled with a rise in students around the world competing for spots at top schools?...
Peter Sommerville3 min10 Advantages of hiring a face-to-face private tutor for students in Hong KongShould I find an online private tutor or a face-to-face tutor for me or my child? This can be a tricky question to answer, especially for...
Anthony Davies3 minGrowing teacher strengthsIn last month’s post we gave a brief overview of Reflective Practice which we described as an essential tool for educators to learn from...
Peter Sommerville3 min10 Advantages of hiring an online private tutor for students in Hong KongAn online private tutor or a face to face one? Find out which suits your needs best!
Frank Doogan2 minWhat do parents need to know about teaching Phonics?What do parents need to know about teaching Phonics? Understanding how phonics is important for improving your child's reading skills.
Peter Sommerville4 minHow to find the best private tutor in Hong Kong in 2022Finding an expert private tutor in Hong Kong after the pandemic is not an easy job. As a professional tutoring organisation in Hong Kong,...
Frank Doogan1 minCurated Reading Resources for MyIT Parentshttps://shop.scholastic.com/parent-ecommerce/featured-shops/educational.html It is good to remind ourselves of our joy in seeing children...
Frank Doogan4 minHow important is listening as a personal skill? Very!All parents understand this on an intuitive level. Parents understand it is important in relationships that work to benefit all involved;...
Frank Doogan2 minHow important is sleep for you?We know already: feed the animal well and it has a good chance of being healthy, and of course we are all animals😊 Healthy food is good...
Frank Doogan1 minWant to develop better writing skills?One of the best summaries for developing writing is on this site. Worth reposting here for all to read. Good on OUP! Click the graphic to...
Frank Doogan1 minHow to help your student's fluencyFluency is using language with clear meaning, at reasonable speed, without the listener having to work hard to deal with errors in...