Private tutoring may replace schools if roles neglected, expert warns
A university planning professor says private tutoring fills gaps for struggling students but risks undermining schools and families if overused.
Key Takeaways
AIMohammed Al-Thubaiti, professor of management and planning at Umm Al-Qura University, outlined key concerns that should be considered regarding private tutoring.
Speaking in a radio interview with Al-Ikhbariya, Al-Thubaiti said private tutoring arises when a student falls behind academically, but it can become a substitute for the roles of both schools and families, highlighting a problem in the integration of their responsibilities.
He explained that private tutoring is usually needed for a specific period when a student cannot keep up with classmates, often due to a lack of equal opportunities or shortcomings in a teacher’s performance, prompting families to seek alternatives.
Al-Thubaiti added that private tutoring becomes a replacement when families and schools neglect their respective responsibilities. He stressed that both have complementary—not isolated—roles, and a lack of coordination between families and schools contributes to the persistence of private tutoring.
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