Greene’s Method of Learning
Our method of learning: A levels that prepare you for university life.
Greene’s Method of learning: The Tutorial Method
This style of learning is defined by one-on-one tuition, taught in the Socratic method, with an emphasis on independent study. It allows us to work with you as an individual and support you in cultivating your confidence, critical thinking, ability to work with others, effective oral and written communication and independent learning skills. These skills will prepare you for the transition from A levels to university life.
As a tutorial college, we fit into your timetable; you are not squeezed into ours.
Learning is not only about memorising, practising, and examinations. It is also about the ability to reason, debate, and think independently – all attributes that need to be developed for future success at university and in the workplace. Development of these abilities requires you to be challenged through discussion, debate and direct contact with a tutor.
In today’s world, information is more freely available and accessible than ever before and we believe that our Greene’s method of learning, which focuses on the processing of concepts, ideas and knowledge through discussion, is more relevant than ever before.
Often at school you are taught in a group then given homework to practise and consolidate what you have learnt. In a tutorial environment you will first study independently by reading, problem solving, working with your colleagues, working on projects, attending talks and completing assignments. You should then expect to be challenged to think and discuss your work with your tutor.
The tutorial method is most successful when both you and your tutors meet a number of conditions:
- Most of the work is done prior to the tutorial. You should aim to come to each tutorial having already absorbed the information and knowledge that the tutor will flesh out through discussion.
- Your tutors will provide regular feedback, both during and after each tutorial. Your tutor directs the thinking and discussion during the tutorial toward topics and concepts that you are having difficulty with or may not have considered. Feedback during the tutorial will help you challenge your thinking and knowledge; whilst feedback after the tutorial helps you to measure your progress.