To parents with children in school?

Question

I'm a teacher and my History class had a horrific teacher last year and there still slightly behind for example a B grade student is getting C's would you agree to your childs teacher saying to come to her house on saturdays to be tutored?

It's legal, I'm sending out a letter to comfirm it with parents, just to make sure this lot hit there target grades for there GCSEs.

Answer 1

I think the problem should be sorted out within school hours.  Kids are entitled to weekends free from schoolwork.

Answer 2

Dont have a problem with it. However I would not be happy with either some of the questions a teacher was asking on Yahoo Answers, or a teacher asking Yahoo answers for advice.

Answer 3

So, these students are  studying the same time in history for the second year?    That is not done in our school system.

It would not matter how good or bad the history teacher was for previous year because the next year's curriculum would be a different time period.

If students are in high school, which in our system is the only grades where there is a teacher for a specific subject,  there is only 2 units of history needed to graduate.   We offer World History and American History.    The only reason they would retake the course would be if they failed the first time.

Answer 4

For me I wouldn't allow it simply because my home is so small and crowded and I don't think much would get accomplished, but meeting at a library, cafe, or another quite public place would be wonderful. I admire you for caring so much and for being willing to put in extra time.

Answer 5

My 13 year old has had 6 maths teachers since last September. She doesnt have a problem with the subject but some of her chums do. I agree with you. A little private tutorage would do no harm

Answer 6

It would be better for the extra tutoring to be done in school or in a library or community centre rather than your home.  By inviting them into your home you are leaving yourself wide open to problems e.g. health and safety etc.

Answer 7

I would only agree to it if it is held in group setting, that is at least 3-4 students where going at the same time. I would also rope the parents int helping with extra work after school.

Answer 8

im a parent and i would want my child to get caught up. it sounds like a fine idea to me...were not talking 8 hrs right. i think its wonderful of you to offer your saturday to help the kids. the kid would need to understand that its in there best interest ..but yea ..i would not object at all...and applause to you for your caring.

Answer 9

again I think you are a  fabulous example of what teachers should be like...wish there were more like you !

Answer 10

I would if I could be present for some time in the beginning... maybe the first three weekends, or if I knew the parent or at least the other kids who would be present. Well done on your part for going the extra mile. If some parents are uncomfortable about having it at your home, see if a local public library, coffee shop, park on a nice day, or even a local history museum would allow you to meet there for tutoring. Most shouldn't have a problem with it. You could also suggest having tutoring group take place in a different student's home each week (parents permitting) so that it is guarenteed that a parent will be present and the students will be in a familiar environment.

Answer 11

No -  not appropriate. Extra tuition is a great idea but do it as an extended school activity after 3.30 or in a nutral venue on Saturday. You will make yourself professionally vulnerable if you allow this in your home.

Answer 12

Not a good idea.

It would be a far better idea to approach the head about using a room in school on Saturday mornings or one evening a week for an extra hour and a half (caretakers willing) so anyone who wants to can attend, rather than some favoured few having one to one extra tuition.  It might be their idea for you to come to them - it makes their life easier - but if they really want extra help they will make the effort to come in to school for the extra time.  (The suggestion didn't come from a teenager with a crush did it?)

PS check your spelling of their compared to there and they're (as in they are).  Also, please check your punctuation.

Answer 13

Stupid question but why is this in home school? try posting this under a public shool forum.

As for your question you sound like you might really care about your students! I think if mom or dad is there and it is a group setting it's fine but the kids alone no way.

Answer 14

NO I WOULDNT BE HAPPY AS CHILDREN SHOULD BE TAUGHT IN SCHOOL HOURS THEY GET ENOUGH PRESURE ON THEM AS IT IS SO DOIN WORK OUT OF SCHOOL WOULD BE HASSLE .

Answer 15

Are you sure you are a teacher? your written english is poor. Anyway, im sure the kids are just gonna love you..saturday mornings? lol

Answer 16

Providing that the parents and pupils agree by choice and that it only happens if there are multiple students (say 3 as a minimum). So if there were less than 3 said they would come on one saturday but more than 3 the next it would only go ahead then.

You might want to look at getting another teacher (History or otherwise) to come along just for safety and maybe to put parents minds at ease?

Edit: If there is a parent there and plenty of pupils it's a great idea. It's nice to see a teacher that actually cares!

Answer 17

If I was a teacher I would not want the kids knowing where I live; they might egg my house!!!

Answer 18

You are a teacher? WOW  Anyway, if I were the parent, I would say no.