27.11.2020 Josephin Hartmann 14952

Online tutoring for better grades in school

School problems quickly cause frustration and worry for children and parents. Is there too much to learn? Has your child been ill for a long time? Is the pace too fast? One thing is clear: if students can no longer keep up, learning gaps begin to appear that need to be closed. But for many families, finding a suitable tutor and appropriate local support involves time-consuming and organizational hurdles.

Why does my child have problems at school?    

School problems can have various causes. Has your child changed schools? Have they been ill for a long time? Is the teacher covering the material too quickly? "When children have problems at school, they often lose motivation for everyday school life. They can hardly bring themselves to do their homework and express negative opinions about school. This can be an early sign for parents to recognize their child's school problems," explains bidi managing director Christian Bohner.

Often, the problems only become apparent when the child repeatedly comes home with poor grades. In the best case scenario, children tell their parents in good time when they are no longer able to keep up at school. If the child is completely overwhelmed by the subject matter, in the worst case scenario they may refuse to do their homework or even go to school. To prevent this from happening, private tuition is a good way of closing learning gaps in good time.

When is online tutoring useful?

However, organizing and regularly attending tutoring sessions presents challenges. Which tutor offers the required subjects? When is a suitable time, and where should the sessions take place? Who will supervise the child? How far is the travel distance, and what will parents do while they wait for their child?

"Online tutoring offers the advantage that children are less bound by time constraints and can learn when it is most effective for them personally. In addition, you are not limited to a local selection of tutors, so every child is guaranteed to find the right learning partner for them," says Christian Bohner. Together with your child, you can search for the right place and the right time. This takes the pressure off everyday family life and saves long journeys, costs, and time. You decide when, where, and with which teacher your child learns. "We are very pleased that we can help relieve the burden on working parents and their children in these stressful times," explains Christian Keller, product manager at pme Familienservice.