What does it take to build confidence for life? Paper™ tutor Fathima shares an in-depth look at how to cultivate self-assurance for students who initially feel uncertain about their abilities.
We’ve all had our share of “wow!” moments in life—from that instant you realized you could turn your house broom into a “Harry Potter” Firebolt to finally being able to do that minute-long plank that has always seemed challenging.
Most of these wow moments don’t come out of the blue—the real joy comes from seeing the result of your patience and consistent effort. And for Paper tutors, our wow moments revolve around the amazing students who log in to Paper every day.
To meet and greet students where they are is our motto as Paper tutors. We understand that each child is different and that they approach learning in various ways. Some students need more time to understand concepts, for instance, while others need examples and illustrations to visualize ideas better. Some learners may need constant encouragement to build up perseverance while others may only require occasional reassurance to instill confidence.
In all these scenarios, the easiest solution would be giving the answers to students directly—but that wouldn’t create a learning experience. Instead, we would rather hold students’ hands and walk together with them as they navigate difficult learning moments. All in all, Paper tutors believe in the power of self-discovery.
For a student who finds it difficult to comprehend a formula or definition taught in class, the homework probably feels frustrating and confusing. As tutors, we often have students come up to us after long, tiring days at school and tell us that they don’t understand a concept at all. In such scenarios, we apply the Paper methodology in this way:
Although it sometimes seems like a long process, tutors make a special effort and provide constant encouragement to ensure that our students feel heard and are motivated to stay with us throughout this journey.
We strongly believe that the Paper Method, explained above, empowers students and ensures more effective learning in turn. Besides this, the Paper method also teaches students the importance of patience and perseverance during difficult times. In the long term, this prepares them for the challenges the world has for them by increasing their self-confidence in times of adversity.
Paper’s tutors are proud to continue our efforts of making education accessible and enjoyable to all, supporting countless students in their long-term learning journeys.