Tutoring vs. Brain Training: Different Solutions to Different Problems
When it comes to addressing learning challenges and cognitive struggles, many individuals and parents are often faced with the decision of whether to seek traditional tutoring or explore alternative approaches like brain training programs. While both tutoring and brain training have their merits, it’s important to understand that they tackle different aspects of learning difficulties. It’s like they are two different tools to fix two different issues. Let’s unpack the differences..
Understanding the Difference:
Tutoring is a widely recognized method that provides academic support by focusing on specific subjects or areas where an individual may be struggling. It aims to improve performance in school subjects by offering personalized instruction, explaining concepts, and reinforcing learning through practice and repetition. Tutoring is highly beneficial for addressing content-specific challenges, clarifying doubts, and enhancing academic skills. It’s often the best choice for your family if:
- The struggle is contained to one specific subject area or class
- Your child missed a significant amount of school for some reason
- There was some interruption in a specific class that got in the way of quality instruction (lots of subs, poor teaching methods, etc.)
- Your child tends to catch on quickly to new things and they just need it explained again
On the other hand, brain training takes a holistic approach to address the underlying cognitive skills that form the foundation of learning. Cognitive skills, such as attention, memory, processing speed, and problem-solving, play a crucial role in academic performance and overall cognitive function. Brain training programs at LearningRx are designed to target and strengthen these cognitive skills, ultimately enhancing a person’s ability to learn and perform at their full potential.
Some of the biggest signs that brain training is the right “tool” to fix your child’s learning struggles would be if he or she:
- Has been through tutoring, yet continues to struggle in that subject
- Is behind in more than one class
- Has always struggled with or done poorly in reading (whether decoding words or reading comprehension)
- Has chronically struggled with test performance or anxiety
- Has to work harder or longer than other kids to achieve good grades
- Says they feel stupid, that they can’t succeed, or that they aren’t as smart as other kids
The Benefits of LearningRx’s Brain Training Programs:
Brain training at LearningRx takes a unique approach to learning struggles that strengthens your ability to think, learn, and remember in any class or context. Here are a few of the things that set us apart from other interventions…
Personalized Approach
LearningRx understands that each individual has unique cognitive strengths and weaknesses. Our programs begin with a comprehensive cognitive assessment to identify specific areas of improvement. Based on the assessment results, a personalized training plan is created to target and strengthen the individual’s specific cognitive weaknesses.
Whole Brain Training
LearningRx’s programs go beyond isolated skill-building exercises. We engage multiple cognitive skills simultaneously, promoting the interconnectedness of various mental processes. By training the brain as a whole, individuals develop better cognitive integration and improved overall cognitive performance.
Intensive and Adaptive Training
LearningRx’s programs are designed to be intensive and adaptive, providing a challenging and dynamic learning environment. The intensity of the training helps stimulate neural connections and encourages neuroplasticity—the brain’s ability to reorganize and form new connections. With regular and focused practice, individuals experience noticeable improvements in their cognitive abilities.
Transferable Skills
One of the significant advantages of LearningRx’s brain training programs is the transferability of skills. Strengthening cognitive skills through brain training may positively impact various aspects of an individual’s life. Improved memory, attention, and problem-solving skills can lead to enhanced learning, increased productivity, and greater confidence, according to surveys and research studies with past clients.*
Lifelong Benefits
LearningRx’s programs are not limited to short-term solutions, like a tutoring service that just helps you pass a specific class. By targeting and improving foundational cognitive skills, individuals develop long-lasting cognitive abilities that can benefit them throughout their lives. These enhanced cognitive skills serve as a solid foundation for future learning, making the journey towards academic success and personal growth more sustainable.
In research studies of past clients, LearningRx clients retain 97-99% of the skill gain, even over a year after completing a LearningRx brain training program.* This payoff down the road shows how building cognitive skills is a long-term solution to learning struggles in a way that is different from tutoring.
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Whether your child is struggling with academics, attention deficits, or cognitive weaknesses, LearningRx’s programs offer a comprehensive and sustainable solution that goes beyond traditional tutoring methods. Remember, when it comes to addressing learning difficulties, choose the right tool for the job—consider brain training as a valuable option to unlock your cognitive potential and achieve long-lasting success.
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*Results may vary. You or your child may or may not experience the same outcomes.
