Tutorpedia’s Tao philosophy looks into three aspects of effective learning: collaborative relationships, innovative expertise, and holistic vision.

Collaborative Relationships

Tutorpedia offers one-on-one tutoring sessions, which are highly personalized using student-centered activities that are based on the student’s age, level, ability and economic status. In order to ensure an open, fair and truthful evaluation of student performance, Tutorpedia’s tutoring services establish and value collaborative relationships—through regular communication—not just between the tutor and his student, but with the latter’s parents and teachers as well. Such a relationship also extends among students themselves through Tutorpedia’s small group workshops, which center on students’ field of interest.

Innovative Expertise

Tutorpedia’s Director of Education and Operations, David Taus, says that their tutors all have teaching and tutoring experience, and hold college degrees from top universities. He adds that Tutorpedia seeks to hire tutors “who emphasize personal relationships with students, who demonstrate expertise in both content and pedagogy, and who think of education as something more than just getting students over the next test or grade”. Thus, parents are assured of their child’s quality learning and assessment. In fact, Tutorpedia’s tutoring services emphasize alternative forms of assessment—not just pen-and-paper—which are ideal to use in evaluating all types of learners—visual, auditory and tactile—including those with special needs. Their learning activities are not solely based on student homework, but are also, and more importantly, geared towards actual and realistic learning experiences. Furthermore, their instruction is aligned with state standards and latest cognitive research.

Holistic Vision

Tutorpedia seeks to develop intrinsic motivation to learn among students through their individualized instruction. They want to make students learn simply for the sake of learning, not grades or peer and adult pressure. Their method is process-oriented. Therefore, students and tutors focus more on the journey of learning, rather than the product. Furthermore, they don’t only impart knowledge on their students. They also build their skills in critical thinking and problem solving. But most importantly, tutors at Tutorpedia view education not only as a path to self-actualization, but something that is intrinsically valuable and a means to achieving social justice.

If you ever seek tutorials for whatever area of discipline, be sure to seek a tutorial institute that caters to what you have ever wanted to learn—one whose educational philosophies rest on three aspects: collaborative relationships, innovative expertise, and holistic vision. All these you will find in Tutorpedia. Visit their live profile at Thumbtack.