Today I had an abbreviated
tutoring session with Joey. Having inquired about the best way to tutor someone
at her level and clarifying the issues I’d had with the infinitive/gerund subject,
we reexamined the sections we’d gone over on Wednesday. After explaining the
material again and providing numerous examples she finally understood it. It
was a very gratifying feeling to watch the light bulb suddenly illuminate over
her head. We didn't have as much time as we usually do because I got out of
work a little late and she had an appointment to go to, so we did as much as we
could with the time we had. After covering the stuff from last week we went on
to a few sections that addressed the present continuous tense. This was fairly
easy for her, so I mainly provided examples of the use and helped her with
words she didn't know. I learned that providing numerous examples is critical
helping someone at her level, or any level for that matter, understand the
material. One thing I need to focus on in tutoring sessions and in preparing
lessons is the modeling aspect of teaching. It truly cannot be underestimated.
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