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Private tutoring: A critical analysis of world experiences

Bryson D. Kinyaduka

Assistant Lecturer, Department of Education Foundations and Teaching Management, Faculty of Social Sciences, Mzumbe University

E-mail: kinyadukabry@yahoo.com

Accepted June 02, 2014

Abstract

This paper critically analyses private tutoring experiences from different parts of the world. The paper shows a worldwide private tuition experiences. It presents the impact of private tuition in society. It gives a hint on perceptions of parents and students towards private tuition. Also, it shows the nature and how the tuition is conducted. And it concludes by giving recommendations to governments of countries on the issue of private tuition. Most importantly, it raises critical issues that need attention to interested researchers in the field of education. The paper is beneficial to education policy makers, educational administrators, parents, students, educational researchers and any other key educational stakeholder (s).

Keywords: Private tutoring, Tuition, Education, Policy makers, Stakeholders