ADVANCED LEARNING ALLIANCE CONFERENCE 2015Experienced form tutors trade secrets

We all like to think of ourselves at the top. ‘I can fly’

Top of the totem pole, head and shoulders above the rest but when it comes to being a successful form

tutor it’s the opposite!

I seriously don’t get paid

enough for this!

WHAT IF YOU COULD GO……

If you had the opportunity to give yourself some advice what top 5 tips for being a successful form tutor would you give and why?

MY TOP 5 TRADE SECRETS

1. Time spent now will save you time in the future.

2. Sir, Yes Sir! Ma'am, Yes, Ma'am!

3. You are the glue. Ever wondered why the ‘worst’ behaved kid has 100% attendance?

4. You have a natural RADAR (RAdio Detection And Ranging).

5. You monitor academic and personal progress.

REDESIGNING THE WHEEL

C

A

D

B

POLITICSUKIP received just under 4 millions votes in the recent general election. How many seats did they win?

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

What colour jersey is worn by the ‘King of the Mountain’ in Tour De France?

A. Yellow Jersey

B. White Jersey

C. Polka Jersey

D. Green Jersey

‘THE GOOD KIDS’

So my question is how do we stop ‘the

good kids’ losing there bright eyed enthusiasm

for learning?

BRING AND BRAGReports, reports, reports.

They work for some, not for others.

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