18 min listen
Tutoring
FromThe Why Factor
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Length:
18 minutes
Released:
Nov 13, 2015
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Podcast episode
Description
Why is private tutoring becoming so commonplace? In London it is estimated that 50% of schoolchildren have a tutor at some point. In Hong Kong, that figure is much higher. What impact does tutoring have education systems around the world? And does it entrench inequality? Mike Williams hears from academics, tutors and the students they teach.
(Photo: School teacher and student high five in a classroom. Credit: Shutterstock)
(Photo: School teacher and student high five in a classroom. Credit: Shutterstock)
Released:
Nov 13, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode
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