Sylvan Learning Center Observation Essay

For our interview/observation we decided to visit the Sylvan Learning Center in North Bismarck. None of us really had any experience with this particular center so we were really interested to see what Sylvan was about. When we first arrived, we observed for the first hour we were there. The three of us watched three different groups that included anywhere from two to four kids per group. The last twenty minutes we spent interviewing the head supervisor of the learning center asking questions ranging anywhere from what her personal experiences included to the changes within Sylvan. This interview/observation was very informative and the three of us really took a lot from it.
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That way was nice considering she was able to answer all of us and not just one person. We all came up with the questions and some of the questions were answered as we were in the sessions with the children but again some of the answers surprised us. Some of the tutors are actually teachers at another school. They come to Sylvan part-time and teach once a week. Apparently they like to do this considering Sylvan is a little more relaxed and you don’t need to have a lesson plan done before sessions. Some of the teachers get there ten minutes before and set up materials and that’s it.
In conclusion, this interview/observation was very informative and eye opening. We really had no idea what Sylvan had to offer and what it all consisted of. The three of us really enjoyed our time at the Sylvan Learning Center. It’s a very comforting feeling to know that such services are available for students who are struggling and just need that extra push. Overall, we all had a great experience and really enjoyed learning about the Sylvan Learning Center. This is definitely an organization that we would recommend for any families that are looking for that extra