Time devoted to working one-on-one with a learner or with a small group of learners is valuable, particularly in today’s schools and classrooms. However, we often use this support and time to accomplish “housekeeping tasks” or get a head start on homework. The resources and time allocated to provide tutoring has presented us with the
The negative effects from teaching during COVID-19 are a hot topic. While there have been positives resulting from the pandemic—especially the need to value and teach self-regulation and to have teachers engage in higher levels of release of responsibility (Hattie 2021)—there are many students who have failed to thrive, been denied access to technology, and been absent and not engaged. While these results occur also in regular schooling, too, COVID-19 spotlights the need to