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STUDENT SUCCESS

Unveiling the GEMS of High-Dosage Tutoring

The high-dosage tutoring GEMS methodology encapsulates four essential components: growing comprehension and independence, engaging students in learning, managing a tutoring session effectively, and strategizing appropriately.

These innovative tutoring techniques are integral to the high-dosage tutoring model designed by learning experts at The Princeton Review and Tutor.com. Its hallmarks are based on research from the Annenberg Institute at Brown University. Read on to find out what the GEMS methodology looks like in practice.

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Growing comprehension and independence

Successful tutoring empowers students with content knowledge and strategies that foster a sense of autonomy and responsibility for their own learning. Our tutors tailor their instruction to each student's unique learning needs while simultaneously targeting areas for additional support. Tutors employ scaffolding and Socratic questioning to encourage students to grapple with the material, promoting self-reliance and a deeper understanding of their own learning style.

Engaging students in learning

Engaged students embrace learning. Our high-dosage tutoring model focuses on engaging students and facilitating active student participation. During sessions, learners solve problems and interact independently with the content. By empowering students to take the lead in their learning journey, tutors not only cultivate a sense of ownership, but also enable students to embrace challenges and grow from them.

Managing a tutoring session effectively

When the objective is to produce significant, accelerated learning gains, every minute counts. High-dosage tutoring sessions typically last between 30 to 45 minutes. Through careful planning, organization, and adaptability, tutors manage sessions to maximize productivity and understanding, pacing the group’s time together to keep students engaged, address needs that arise, and stay on track with the curriculum.

Strategizing appropriately

Strategizing involves identifying the best approach for each student based on their individual needs and pace of learning. Analyzing data from ongoing summative and formative assessments allows tutors to pinpoint areas of student need and implement targeted interventions.

Within a session, the application of GEMS methodology might look something like this:

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Utilizing the GEMS methodology in high-dosage tutoring sessions ensures that students receive targeted, engaging, and effective support. By fostering comprehension, independence, and engagement, tutors empower students to take charge of their learning journeys. The best part: This methodology not only addresses immediate learning gaps, but also equips students with the skills to become independent and successful learners in the long term.

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