Have you ever pondered why a student didn't schedule another session with you?
This isn't a straightforward question to address, so we conducted a survey with 100 students to uncover their reasons.
- My educator didn't grasp my requirements. I intended to learn business English, but the learning materials were only for general English.
Advice: Refer to the article "Managing Student Expectations."
- My community tutor's sessions turned into random chats. The chosen topic overshadowed correcting my speaking errors, and I sensed limited improvement.
Advice: View the webinar recording "Best Practices in Teaching Conversation Practice."
- My educator didn't prepare for the lesson.
Advice: Explore the article "Useful Teaching Tools and Resources for Better Lesson Preparation."
- My teachers talked extensively without listening to me. I had little chance to practice due to their continuous talking.
Advice: Learn about increasing student talk time and enhancing listening skills.
- Internet connectivity issues arose, and my teacher didn't address them effectively.
Advice: Always test internet connection beforehand and establish a backup communication tool. If a lesson can't proceed, be professional, apologize, and offer solutions.
- My teacher's tardiness persisted, impacting the lesson quality. Frequent rescheduling and last-minute cancellations occurred.
Advice: Apologize for lateness, manage availability, and promptly notify students of changes.
- My teacher employed a structured lesson plan but neglected customization. The experience felt like a traditional classroom.
Advice: Tailor lessons to students' needs for a more student-centered approach.
- As a beginner, my teacher spoke rapidly and used long sentences.
Advice: Adjust pace, clarity, and sentence length when instructing beginners.
- My teacher didn't clarify language usage for instruction (English for German or German for German).
Advice: Determine students' language level and establish communication expectations.
- Noise from my teacher's baby disrupted lessons.
Advice: Maintain a quiet teaching environment.
- The learning material provided was too advanced for me.
Advice: Select materials aligned with students' skill levels.
- My teacher increased prices.
Advice: Communicate price changes, offer notice, and consider discounts for loyal students.
- Scheduling challenges arose due to limited availability.
Advice: Reserve slots for loyal students using Lesson Invitations.
- My teacher took a month-long break, prompting me to seek another tutor.
Advice: Assign homework before breaks and maintain contact with students.
- Lessons felt repetitive, leading to boredom.
Advice: Introduce variety in arrangement, material, and methodology.
- I lost motivation due to difficulty.
Advice: Discover ways to inspire and motivate students to continue learning.
- My teacher persistently promoted lesson purchases.
Advice: Focus on explaining how lessons contribute to learning goals.
- A teacher's dedication waned after booking a package.
Advice: Uphold professionalism and consistency to maintain a positive reputation.
- My teacher smoked during lessons, disrupting focus.
Advice: Avoid smoking, eating, or drinking during lessons for an optimal learning environment.
- My teacher focused on my preferences during the first lesson, but no teaching occurred.
Advice: Review strategies for building a solid foundation from the first lesson.
- A teacher's comment about a language feature upset me.
Advice: Adhere to respectful conduct and avoid stereotypes.
- Nervousness hindered my ability to speak during lessons.
Advice: Manage student nervousness using appropriate techniques.
- Building rapport with the teacher proved challenging.
Advice: Follow successful strategies to establish rapport with students.
- My questions remained unanswered in messages.
Advice: Respond promptly to student messages.
- Intrusive inquiries about my personal life made me uncomfortable.
Advice: Respect cultural sensitivities when discussing personal matters.
- My teacher introduced sensitive topics like religion and politics.
Advice: Avoid discussing religion and politics in lessons.
- My teacher ended a lesson when I was late.
Advice: Be available for the entire scheduled lesson duration.
- My teacher enforced a personal cancellation policy.
Advice: Adhere to Rubilan's standardized policies for consistency.
- A lesson was recorded without my consent.
Advice: Seek student consent before recording lessons.
- Ineffective teaching methods made my child dislike the teacher.
Advice: Familiarize yourself with best practices for teaching kids.
Remember to review these insights to enhance your teaching approach!