How Our Lessons Actually work
A structured, research-informed approach — not ad-hoc tutoring
📚 Clear, Explicit Teaching
New concepts are taught explicitly and carefully, step-by-step. Tutors explain ideas clearly, model worked examples, and verbalise their thinking so students know exactly how and why methods work — before being asked to attempt questions themselves.
👩🏫 Guided → Independent Practice
Practice is carefully sequenced, not random. Students begin with guided examples, then progress to independent questions only when understanding is secure. Difficulty is increased gradually to build confidence without overwhelm.
🧠 Learning That Sticks
Key ideas are revisited across lessons using retrieval practice and spaced revision. This strengthens long-term memory, improves recall under exam conditions, and prevents students from forgetting content after assessments.
🚀 Constant Checking & Adjustment
Tutors continuously check for understanding and misconceptions throughout the lesson, adjusting explanations and examples in real time rather than pushing ahead blindly.
🌏 Flexible & Accessible
Whether in-person at our Marrickville centre or online via Zoom, our lessons are consistent and reliable. We also run sessions through school holidays to maintain momentum.
Bourne Education isn’t about more tutoring — it’s about better teaching.
Different Approaches to Tutoring
Parents often assume all tutoring works the same way. In practice, how lessons are structured makes a significant difference to understanding, retention, and confidence.
In Many Tutoring Settings
Learning typically centres on the current topic only.
Practice often focuses on completing sets of questions.
Mistakes are identified and corrected after students attempt questions.
Understanding is inferred from completed work or corrected answers.
Tutors explain concepts clearly, allow students to try a small number of examples, then go through solutions with the group.
Tutors explain concepts clearly, allow students to try a small number of examples, then go through solutions with the group.
At Bourne Education
Key ideas are revisited across lessons so earlier learning stays active and skills are retained over time.
Practice is deliberately sequenced, starting with worked examples and guided questions before extending to more challenging and unfamiliar problems.
Common misconceptions are explicitly addressed during instruction, so students know typical wrong turns and how to avoid them before working independently.
Understanding is continuously assessed during instruction and guided practice, with explanations and prompts adjusted in real time.
Progression from guided to independent work is conditional on demonstrated understanding, not time spent or questions completed.
Lessons follow a deliberate I Do → We Do → You Do structure, with explicit modelling, scaffolded prompts, and a gradual release of responsibility.
In practice, this means students:
• See worked examples and expert thinking before being asked to practise
• Receive structured guidance that is gradually reduced as understanding develops
• Learn what common mistakes look like and how to self-check for them
• Complete revision tasks designed to reinforce learning and extend skills
• Build confidence and independence rather than relying on constant help
What Parents Say
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Frequently Asked Questions
The assessment is a short conversation designed to understand your child’s current situation and learning needs. We’ll ask a few targeted questions, look at where difficulties may be coming from, and recommend the most suitable class or program.
There is no obligation to enrol.
The assessment is not a tutoring lesson.
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Visit us at:
Level 1, 237 Marrickville Road
Marrickville, NSW 2204
Call us at:
0406 186 186