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What Customized Tutoring  is: 

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“Every student can learn, just not on the same day or in the same way” George Evans 

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Students learn in different ways and at different paces. Customized Tutoring is a teaching model based on that premise. Each student gets a “Customized Lessons Plan” based on how they learn, what they know, and what their skills and interests are to bridge their learning gaps. It’s the opposite of the “one size fits all” approach used in most schools and learning centers. 

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At ACT we know that most classrooms have a “one size fits all” approach to education. Therefore, Our tutors don’t  lead all students through the same lessons. Instead, the tutors guide each student on an individualized journey. The what, when, where and how of learning is tailored to meet each student’s Strengths, skills, needs, and interests to overcome their areas of academic weaknesses. 

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Through our Student MAP method, we conduct diagnostic tests that quickly assess student proficiency on each desired subject to pinpoint and know exactly where gaps in the student’s knowledge exist to customize lesson plans just for them. 

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Students work with their instructors/tutors  to set short-term and long-term goals to meet and exceed expectations. This process helps students take ownership of their learning.

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Teachers make sure lesson plans or project based learning match up with academic Provincial and State standards. And they check to see if students are demonstrating the skills they’re expected to learn as they progress through their education.

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Our customized Tutoring  is not a replacement for Special Education. But,,, it has the potential to help reduce the stigma of special education. Customized tutoring is  a method to general education that can work with an Individualized Education Program (IEP), response to intervention, or other specialized intervention programs.

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With Customized Tutoring, All students will be more engaged in their learning and struggling students will get help sooner.

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How personalized learning works:

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At Act, we use the four widely used models of personalized learning that most schools follow. Each of these models sets high expectations for all students and aligns their learning to a set of rigorous standards.

 

1. Learner Profiles Model. 

This type of model keeps an up-to-date record that provides a deep understanding of each student’s individual strengths, needs, motivations, progress and goals. These profiles are updated far more often than a standard report card. And these detailed updates help teachers make decisions to positively impact student learning.

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A learner profile also helps students keep track of their own progress. It gives the teacher, the student and, in many schools, the parent a way to know if they need to change a learning method or make changes to goals — before the student does poorly or fails.

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2. Personalized Learning Paths Model. 

This type of model helps each student customize a learning path that responds or adapts based on progress, motivations, and goals. With this model we  create a student’s schedule based on weekly updates about academic progress and interests.

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Each student’s schedule is unique. But it’s likely to include several learning methods. (These are often called modalities.) The mix might include project-based learning with a small group of peers, independent work on certain skills or complex tasks, and one-on-one tutoring with a teacher.

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A personalized learning path allows a student to work on different skills at different paces. Tutors closely monitor each student and provide extra support as needed.

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3. Competency-based Progression. This type of model continually assesses students to monitor their progress toward specific goals. This system makes it clear to students what they need to master. These competencies include specific skills, knowledge and mindsets like developing resilience and critical thinking skills. 

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Students are given options of how and when to demonstrate their mastery.

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The student might work on several competencies at the same time. When they master one, they move on to the next. Each student gets the necessary support or services to help master the skills. The emphasis isn’t on taking a test and getting a passing or failing grade. Instead, it’s about continuous learning and having many chances to show knowledge.

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4. Flexible Learning Environments. This type of model adapts the environment students learn in, based on how they learn best. That includes things like the physical setup of the class, how the Tutoring Centre day is structured and how the teachers are allocated.