My experience with EduLab stems from the fact that Stefanie, my son’s langlit tutor has given him so much confidence and great sense of can do ness that this to me is the biggest win and single most important factor and ingredient why he has consistently been doing well and this is only after 1 term with IBDP since February this year.This is despite him coming from O levels background where his last experience with Literature was 3 years ago, in Secondary 2. Needless to say, we came into IB, and doing langlit was first viewed with fear and trepidation.However, Tutor Stefanie deals with her students patiently and her devotion and dedication to her craft and the subject matter was impressive. She doesn’t waste time, is sniper sharp and very strategic in the way she tackles every lesson. She ensures that her students have a deep and astute understanding of the materials in school first and often provides her own insights and interpretation and the students feel psychologically safe to spar with her in their thought processes in a non threatening classroom environment. She is focused and highly effective and every lesson builds on another and according to my son, is extremely enjoyable. She expects high standards from her students but has a way of communicating that motivates her students to do better.Not too long ago, We found out that my son has to do His Extended Essay in English. Despite the reputation of the unpredictability and notorious difficulty involved, we look forward to this EE “‘project” knowing that regardless of the outcome, our son’s critical thinking skills and maturity of thought will be consistently honed and developed in this 15 month journey with Stef. In her own words of encouragement, I will simply “ trust the process”.In short, it is our blessing that Stef is journeying with him on this IBDP expedition. With her input, together with a dedicated school teacher, his future in Langlit is highly promising and heartwarming.
