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Gamification in Education: Yea or Nay?

Game theory is becoming enormously popular in classrooms but what do we need to be aware of before implementing it? We discuss gamification, what it is and how we can harness it to make our teaching more effective.

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How to Avoid Teacher Burnout

Often teachers, old and new, find themselves feeling distant from the classroom and burnt out. To avoid this, we have compiled a list of tips and advice to help our teachers and tutors feel supported in their time of need.

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Tutor House Guide: Become a Tutor with Us

Wondering what's the process of becoming a Tutor House tutor like? Well, with our straightforward sign-up guide, you’ll be able to find out more about the application process and learn some top tutoring tips and tricks along the way. 

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Top Resources for Teachers 2020

Calling all teachers - the new term is nearly upon us! To help you get prepared and to ensure you can plan and deliver top quality lessons this year, we've compiled our list of the top resources for teachers. Read on to find out more...

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Family Desperate for Nanny McPhee Tutor

We’ve had a unique request through the site this week from a desperate family in Birmingham in need of a stern tutor who can’t be phased easily. The parents have hired SEVEN tutors over the past couple of years, all of which have quit because of their unruly children. They are looking for a numeracy and literacy tutor with experience in troublesome kids ideally. They’re offering a very handsome wage of £100 an hour, for 12 hours work a week, however, these kids have apparently locked one tutor in the garage for two hours and are partial to throwing flour and eggs… We’ve put the full request below, so if this sounds like one for you please apply!

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The search for a tutor like Miss Honey

It's always great when parents are prepared to get creative to help their child's education. That includes submitting some odd tutoring requests! The latest one we've had? Helping a little girl overcome her shyness with a "Miss Honey" tutor.

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