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Latest post on 16 January 2011 - 16:00

This is on the heels of a court case a few weeks ago where a woman was raped by a "private" tutor. So can see the point of banning them. Regulating not banning, infact regulation of all teachers in all schools, private and institutes.

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Latest post on 16 January 2011 - 15:56

Tutors are such a Dubai thing and schools even advocate extra tutoring at extra cost within school. I completely disagree. I grew in Canada, we moved around ALOT, new school every 3-4 years and we had tutoring programs in all of the schools I went too. Not sure where you are from JJ, but maybe its just not common there? Agree, I had extra lessons for maths back in the late 60s as I simply went cold in class and was embarrassed by my inability to grasp the basics. My DD also had extra English lessons for the same reason. In both cases the teachers suggested that a 1 to 1 apooroach may be helpful which it was. Mind you, I'm still hopeless at maths!!

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Latest post on 16 January 2011 - 15:34

This is on the heels of a court case a few weeks ago where a woman was raped by a "private" tutor. So can see the point of banning them.

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Latest post on 16 January 2011 - 13:20

If the school is good the children should not need tutors? Now there is a thought. That's just not quite how it works in the real world. Wendopia and I have given you plenty of examples of why. How about my son who is language delayed or didn't have formal English-language schooling for the previous year? Should I blame it on the school as to why he isn't writing at age level? There are things in life called circumstances, and they are different for all families. Sometimes it's all too easy to blame the schools. I believe parents who are proactive and either a) study w/ their children or b) hire someone to do so are acting in the best interest of their children instead of just whining on about how the school fees are too high and we aren't getting enough out of it. A good school will support your child and provide the right level of tuition required to allow him to catch up. Small class sizes and experienced teachers can work wonders within education. The point was why do so many parents in Dubai feel they need tutors? There can only be one common denominator.

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Latest post on 16 January 2011 - 13:11

A child can struggle in a subject in any school, even amazing schools. Each childs brain is different. We had a tutoring program at our school when I was young, free tutoring by fellow students who excelled in certain subjects. There was nothing wrong with my school. I think you are all getting worked up over Dubai education costs... but this is about tutoring, which is common and usefull in any school! Extra help required by students should be determined if needed by the school and provided by the school with in school time and within the school fees, this is what happens at one of my childrens schools in the UK. Homework is done in Prep where teachers are on hand to help. <em>edited by Jumeriah Jane on 16/01/2011</em>

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Latest post on 16 January 2011 - 13:11

If the school is good the children should not need tutors? Now there is a thought. That's just not quite how it works in the real world. Wendopia and I have given you plenty of examples of why. How about my son who is language delayed or didn't have formal English-language schooling for the previous year? Should I blame it on the school as to why he isn't writing at age level? There are things in life called circumstances, and they are different for all families. Sometimes it's all too easy to blame the schools. I believe parents who are proactive and either a) study w/ their children or b) hire someone to do so are acting in the best interest of their children instead of just whining on about how the school fees are too high and we aren't getting enough out of it.

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Latest post on 16 January 2011 - 13:10

Tutors are such a Dubai thing and schools even advocate extra tutoring at extra cost within school. I completely disagree. I grew in Canada, we moved around ALOT, new school every 3-4 years and we had tutoring programs in all of the schools I went too. Not sure where you are from JJ, but maybe its just not common there?

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Latest post on 16 January 2011 - 13:09

Tutors are such a Dubai thing and schools even advocate extra tutoring at extra cost within school.

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Latest post on 16 January 2011 - 13:08

A child can struggle in a subject in any school, even amazing schools. Each childs brain is different. We had a tutoring program at our school when I was young, free tutoring by fellow students who excelled in certain subjects. There was nothing wrong with my school. I think you are all getting worked up over Dubai education costs... but this is about tutoring, which is common and usefull in any school!

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Latest post on 16 January 2011 - 12:59

JJ in the past when children were struggling they just scraped through, these days why should they? They can have a tutor and do a lot better. I have to say that Algebra nearly got me, but I battled it and we got through it without a tutor and I am glad we did. The confidence boost to DS was worth it.

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Latest post on 16 January 2011 - 12:53

@JJ Parents employ tutors for a lot of reasons. I'm assuming you are leaning towards the education system here not being good, but that's not always the case. Plenty of reasons include: a) not having the time to help their children w/ studies b) parents aren't capable of helping (ie fractions thread last night) c) children need extra help in a particular subject or leading up to exams d) ambitious parents pushing their children beyond what is offered at school I know plenty of people in the US that hire tutors for their children.

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Latest post on 16 January 2011 - 12:50

"They can be charged with illegal employment under a different sponsor, which carries deportation, jail time and a heavy fine," he said. "The parents can be prosecuted and be fined up to Dh50,000 and face jail and deportation." Umm well maybe the reason why parents are seeking tutors should be addressed! It would be the same as employing someone else's maid, mobile hairdresser (without trade license), car washer, gardener etc etc etc. If it not through an official company........it's not legal. edited by miss balamory on 16/01/2011 Missed my point, why do parents feel they need to employ tutors???? The picture is far bigger. It all depends of their situation, everyone will have a different reason. For example, my children attend a French-speaking school. I speak French, so I can help with their homework. I have some Canadian friends who also send the children to that school but don't speak French so they hire an after school tutor to help with the homework. In this case, I don't see how this new law is helping those children. :( Guess they will only be able to get after school tutoring after school AT school then at home with a private tutor.

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Latest post on 16 January 2011 - 12:36

"They can be charged with illegal employment under a different sponsor, which carries deportation, jail time and a heavy fine," he said. "The parents can be prosecuted and be fined up to Dh50,000 and face jail and deportation." Umm well maybe the reason why parents are seeking tutors should be addressed! It would be the same as employing someone else's maid, mobile hairdresser (without trade license), car washer, gardener etc etc etc. If it not through an official company........it's not legal. edited by miss balamory on 16/01/2011 Missed my point, why do parents feel they need to employ tutors???? The picture is far bigger.

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Latest post on 16 January 2011 - 12:20

@Yasmine From what I understand, it's not that private tutors are illegal, it is freelance tutors. I think it's important to make the distinction because there are companies that employ after school tutors in specific subjects.

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Latest post on 16 January 2011 - 12:12

"They can be charged with illegal employment under a different sponsor, which carries deportation, jail time and a heavy fine," he said. "The parents can be prosecuted and be fined up to Dh50,000 and face jail and deportation." Umm well maybe the reason why parents are seeking tutors should be addressed!

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Latest post on 16 January 2011 - 10:57

The reasoning behind is quite sad isnt it. Private tutors have molested children so all private tutors should be banned. In stead of developing a system with licensed tutors who are monitored by an educational board. So typical! And so sad that you cant even leave your kid with a private tutor without the fear of him getting raped... What kind of a monster can molest an innocent flower of a child. GRRRRR:(

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