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Teaching Frameworks - How to Be a Successful Tutor on the Morphoses Platform
Teaching Frameworks - How to Be a Successful Tutor on the Morphoses Platform

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Written by Dimitris Kalogeras
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As a Morphoses tutor, your role is pivotal in fostering a dynamic and effective learning environment. This guide outlines key practices for developing soft skills in children and young adolescents. Flexibility is key: adapt these frameworks to meet your learners' unique needs and continually refine your teaching methods for ongoing improvement.


Do's:

Create a Safe and Supportive Learning Environment

  • Build a positive and respectful relationship with learners.

  • Foster a positive and inclusive atmosphere where learners feel comfortable expressing themselves and taking risks.

  • Encourage open communication and respect for different perspectives.

  • Provide constructive feedback and genuine interest in learners' progress, challenges, and achievements.

Facilitate Engaging and Concrete Experiences

  • Familiarize yourself with the activities and the tools you will be delivering.

  • Deliver the activities clearly and structured, ensuring learners understand the objectives and instructions.

  • At the start of each activity, allow learners to discuss about the relevant soft skill before starting.

  • Use relevant examples and real-life scenarios to illustrate the importance and relevance of soft skills in different contexts.

  • Encourage learners to participate and explore their own unique perspectives and ideas actively.

Encourage Reflective Observations

  • Guide learners to reflect on their experiences and identify the soft skills they utilized or need to develop further.

  • Ask thought-provoking questions to stimulate learners to reflect on their strategies to apply the soft skills.

  • Promote active listening and empathetic understanding among learners during reflection and group discussions.

Foster Collaborative Learning

  • Encourage peer-to-peer interactions and cooperative learning among learners.

  • Encourage and guide learners in offering constructive feedback and support to their peers.

Promote Active Experimentation

  • Encourage learners to apply the soft skills they have developed to real-life scenarios or challenges.

  • Encourage learners to take risks, learn from failures, and persist in their efforts.

  • Provide timely and constructive feedback.

Foster Personalized Learning Experiences

  • Recognize the unique needs and learning styles of each learner.

  • Provide individualized support and guidance based on learners' strengths and areas for improvement.

  • Celebrate the learners' achievements and progress in class to boost their motivation and self-confidence.



Don'ts:

Don't Lecture Excessively

  • Avoid relying solely on lectures or passive teaching methods.

  • Balance explaining instructions with interactive activities that actively engage learners in learning.

  • Encourage learners to discover knowledge through their own experiences and reflections.

Don't Rush Through Reflection and Discussion

  • Allow sufficient time for learners to reflect on their experiences and engage in meaningful discussions.

  • Avoid rushing or cutting short reflection activities, as they are crucial in deepening understanding and promoting self-awareness.

Don't Underestimate the Power of Feedback

  • Provide specific and constructive feedback to the learners that highlights strengths and improvement areas.

  • Try to be objective when rating the learner’s understanding and application of soft skills.

Don't Neglect Learner Engagement

  • Avoid monotonous or repetitive practices that may lead to disengagement.

  • Break down complex concepts into manageable parts and ensure learners have sufficient time to grasp and apply them.

  • Consider learners' interests and incorporate topics or themes that resonate with them.

Don't Discourage Questions or Mistakes

  • Create a safe and non-judgmental environment where learners feel comfortable asking questions and making mistakes.

  • Encourage a growth mindset, emphasizing that mistakes are opportunities for learning and improvement.

Don't Overlook Emotional Support

  • Recognize the emotional and psychological state of the learners as they come to the session.

  • Create a nurturing environment that promotes emotional well-being, empathy, and respect.

  • Encourage learners to be attentive to peers' emotional needs and provide support when necessary.

Don't Limit Collaboration Opportunities

  • Foster teamwork and peer-to-peer interactions to enhance social skills and cooperation.

  • Provide opportunities for learners to learn from and with each other through group activities, discussions, and feedback sessions.

Don't Disregard Learners' Feedback

  • Actively seek feedback from learners about their learning experience and satisfaction.

  • Consider learners' suggestions and incorporate relevant feedback into your teaching approach to enhance the learning journey.

  • Stay updated on research and best practices related to soft skill development and incorporate them into your teaching approach.

  • Offer guidance on how learners can further develop their soft skills and set achievable goals.

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