Australian Tutoring Association Membership

Maths Tutors Melbourne have recently joined the Australian Tutoring Association (ATA). Check out our profile here.

Many parents nowadays opt for in-home or online tutoring rather than sending their kids to a tuition centre since they feel more comfortable seeing their children being tutored in the comforts of their own house. Also, parents can quickly gauge the progress of their child and the effectiveness of the tutor’s teaching methods when they are nearby. Most importantly, they have the opportunity to interview the tutor face-to-face before they hire them.

However, there are important factors to consider before you make the final decision especially if you’re living in Australia. In fact, it is essential for you to know if the tutor you are hiring is a member of the Australian Tutoring Association. ATA is the only organisation in the country who represent and unify the tutoring industry, and they have strict requirements and regulations that their members follow.

Child protection
One of the most important principles that ATA espouses is “child protection”, and they are very particular when it comes to the welfare of children. In fact, they provide strict guidelines when it comes to home tutoring like the session should not take place in the student’s bedroom, and must be conducted in an open area where the guardian or parent can easily view or hear the whole process. Usually, the kitchen table or dining area is an ideal place to conduct the tutoring session.

Also, it is required that a parent or guardian should be present during each tutoring session, and the tutor will not start the tuition if there is no adult in the house. This prevents the possibility of the tutor being left alone in a house with their student.

ATA is also meticulous in their application process, and they do not accept applicants with current or pending charges or convictions in relation to children, especially if an applicant is suspended from teaching due to child-related matters. This means you have peace of mind when you’re dealing with a tutor who is a member of their organisation.

How to choose the right tutor?
Choosing the right tutor is not an easy task to do, especially when the future of your child is at stake. You’ll need to hire a qualified, accredited and experienced private instructors that are ready to help your child increase their knowledge, skills and understanding in difficult subjects like math and science. You’ll also want to know if they are qualified to teach topics within the Victorian Curriculum and Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE). 

There are different types of tutors based on their qualifications, and these will include the following:

• Education undergraduate tutors

These tutors are currently studying in higher education, which means they are studying to become full-time teachers. The advantage you have with undergrad tutors is the fact that they are learning in a variety of techniques and are mostly aimed to help students in grades 5, 6, as well as years 7-10. They have also completed VCE, and this gives them comprehensive knowledge of the curriculum.

• Qualified teachers specialising in the general subject area

These tutors have completed their undergraduate training and are qualified teachers. Most of these teachers are employed within the private and government school systems. They also have completed their discipline study and have their own specific teaching methods. 

• Qualified teachers in the exact subject area requested

These tutors have completed their teaching practicum and higher education training as well as acquired their Bachelor in Education. These tutors are considered specialists and skilled in teaching the subjects that your child needs. So, if your child needs to improve and develop their understanding in a particular subject like math, then it is recommended that you hire a specialist teacher like Math Tutors Melbourne to conduct your child’s tutoring sessions.

Overall, hiring a qualified tutor for your child is an essential task you need to do to ensure they get the needed help to improve their academic performance. You may even opt for online tutoring, which is also another option to consider since digital classes make learning fun for students. Tutors can also gain valuable info from online assignments via artificial intelligence which they can easily employ to determine the best and most efficient way of customising their lesson plans.
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