Breaking Free from Tutor Dependency: How to Build Independent Learning Skills
Are you or your child struggling to retain knowledge without a tutor? Many students excel during tutoring sessions but feel lost when studying alone. In the latest episode of The Learning Core, we explore the psychology behind tutor dependency and share proven strategies to foster independent learning. Learn how to break free from reliance on tutors and develop lifelong self-study skills!
The Ultimate Parent & Student Toolkit for Independent Learning
Want to help your child become an independent learner? This toolkit provides essential checklists, planners, and strategies for self-monitoring, confidence-building, and study planning.
Comprehensive Glossary for the Independent Learning Blog Series
Discover essential learning concepts in this glossary from our Independent Learning Blog Series. Learn how strategies like retrieval practice, scaffolding, and self-monitoring help students transition from tutor reliance to academic independence.
The Role of Anxiety & Confidence in Independent Learning
Many students struggle during exams, not because they lack knowledge, but due to anxiety and low confidence. This article explores the science behind test anxiety, the confidence gap, and practical strategies to help students perform better under pressure. Discover how to reduce anxiety, embrace mistakes as learning opportunities, and build lasting confidence for independent study success.
Self-Monitoring: Train Your Brain to Think Like a Tutor
Students often make mistakes when studying alone but excel under supervision. This guide explains self-monitoring and how students can develop independent learning skills.
Why Learning is Context-Dependent (and How to Overcome It!)
Many students can recall answers when reviewing notes but struggle in exams. This article explains why learning is context-dependent and how to improve memory recall.
The Illusion of Learning: Why Confidence in Class Doesn’t Always Mean Mastery
Many students feel like they understand a topic in class, but struggle to apply it independently. This article explains the illusion of learning and how to overcome it for real academic success.
The Mystery of Tutor Dependency: Why Students Excel with a Tutor but Struggle Alone
Does your child excel with a tutor but struggle to study alone? This post explores the science of tutor dependency and provides practical strategies to help students build independent learning skills.