If you’re an adult who grew up in Malta, chances are that as a child or teenager, you used to attend private lessons for different school subjects. I certainly recall myself hastily changing out of my uniform after school, grabbing a quick bite and hurrying to make it to my tutor’s home. I would walk into a small room or garage, and sit down at a table together with other students to attend a private lesson delivered by a tutor who someone would have recommended to my parents.
Nowadays, it’s still common for students to take private lessons after school in Malta, but the format and delivery has certainly changed. Let’s take a look at recent developments, and at what to expect if you intend to start sending your own children for private lessons in Malta and Gozo.
The Rise of Online Private Lessons
With the onset of the Covid pandemic in particular, the demand for online private lessons has surged. Existing digital platforms such as Zoom, Meet and other video-conferencing platforms have made this transition pretty straightforward: nowadays, tutors usually send out meeting links to their students prior to the lesson start time, and can deliver an entire lesson online.
Even when everyday life returned to normal following the pandemic, online lessons remained in high demand, given the convenience for both tutors and students. The possibility of taking private lessons online avoids the trouble of commuting for all parties involved, especially during times of the day when traffic is at its heaviest.
One on one lessons and smaller groups are gaining in popularity
Nowadays, there is also more focus and demand for students to get one on one attention, especially in school subjects that they find particularly challenging. While in the past a tutor used to take in as many students as his location could hold, today smaller groups are preferred to make sure that each student gets individualised attention.
One on one private lessons can also prove to be the best solution for students who intend to take specific examinations, or who require intensive revision or tutoring within a limited time period. This modality offers the tutor the chance of tailoring lessons to the individual student’s needs, and for the student to make progress much faster.
Some students also opt for one on one in-person lessons, or even for home tutoring, whereby the tutor delivers lessons at the student’s own home. These options are still preferred by students who find it harder to focus online, or who have special needs that require face to face interaction.
In essence, although some private lessons in Malta are still held at the tutors’ location or at a rented facility, today there are different options to choose from, to suit everyone’s needs and schedule.
Will digital notes replace books and printouts?
The delivery of study material has also changed significantly in the past years. Although students still use printed textbooks, nowadays it’s popular to share notes and handbook
s digitally, via email or online study groups. Students also have mor
e access to audiovisual resources, such as educational videos, interactive quizzes and tests, while tutors have many options of creating such resources using various dedicated e-learning platforms.
Normally, students still prefer to print notes and worksheets, and completing homework on paper is still being encouraged for certain subjects, especially at primary level. That said, one cannot deny the convenience of digital notes when it comes to accessibility and clarity.
Thinking of sending your child to private lessons? Trusted Tutors is here to make the process smoother!
Needless to say, the delivery of private lessons in Malta has changed mas
sively in the past years, and so has the way parents and students are getting in touch with tutors. Although the online space can help one find an appropriate tutor, sometimes people get overwhelmed in their search for qualified tutors.
Here at Trusted Tutors, we serve as the main point of contact between students and tutors to help reduce overwhelm and save time. It is our mission to match every student request with the best tutor based on the students’ needs and availability, and we pride ourselves on our collaboration with reliable tutors who specialize in a wide range of subjects; from core subjects at primary, secondary, Ordinary and Advanced level standards, to more specialized topics.
If you’re considering private lessons in different school subjects, whether online or in-person, Trusted Tutors can pair your child up with different tutors for each individual subject, so you won’t have to worry about looking for tutors. To find out how the process works, visit our page here (or contact us on WhatsApp on + 356 79888248
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