Foundation Tutor Award – Building the Basics
Start strong. Evidence-based routines for clear lessons, confident learners, and professional tutoring in Bangladesh (BD).
Why start with the Foundation Tutor Award?
Tutoring is growing fast in Bangladesh, but repetition and last-minute cramming rarely build deep understanding.
The Foundation Tutor Award is designed for new or early-stage tutors who want to teach effectively from day one. Built on evidence-based strategies, the course shows you how to plan lessons, motivate students, and work well with parents — without needing expensive resources.
Core modules
Role of the Tutor & Professional Ethics
Learn professional boundaries, academic integrity, and how to work effectively with parents and students.
Why it matters: Clear roles and ethics build trust and help tutors become credible professionals.
Effective Tutoring Sessions
Plan, structure, and deliver lessons with clarity and consistency.
Why it matters: Structured tutoring is associated with larger learning gains than last-minute cramming.
Communication Skills
Practise active listening, questioning, and empathetic responses.
Why it matters: Effective communication diagnoses misunderstandings quickly and keeps students engaged.
Evidence-Based Learning Strategies
Apply retrieval practice, spaced practice, and metacognitive prompts in tutoring.
Why it matters: These methods improve long-term retention and deeper learning.
Foundations of Equity & Inclusion
Introduce universal design for learning and respect diversity in your sessions.
Why it matters: Inclusive practice ensures all students, whatever their background, can succeed.
Technology in Teaching
Deliver online sessions, use digital tools, and integrate AI effectively.
Why it matters: Technology expands access, improves engagement, and personalises learning.
How it works
- Duration: 6–8 weeks (≈20 hours total), self-paced to fit around tutoring.
- Learning approach: Interactive modules with videos, readings, and case studies.
- Practice tasks: Assignments that apply retrieval practice, questioning, and feedback in real sessions.
- Reflection: A journal to track how your tutoring improves over time.
- Final assessment: A self-reflective task showing how you’ve adapted your tutoring with evidence-based methods.
- Certification: EBTD Foundation Tutor Award Certificate upon successful completion.
Course fee
Foundation Tutor Award — BDT 3,000
- Full online access to all modules
- Assignments and reflection journal
- Final self-reflective assessment
- Digital certificate upon completion
Your outcomes
- Deliver professional, structured, and effective tutorials.
- Apply research-backed strategies that improve real learning, not just exam scores.
- Communicate clearly with students and parents.
- Gain a recognised certificate to boost your credibility and attract more students.
Continue your development
- Tutor Training (main page)
- Advanced Tutor Certificate
- Tutor Leader Diploma
- Teacher Training in Bangladesh (BD)
See how the Foundation Award connects to the full pathway on the Tutor Training page.
Frequently asked questions
Five quick answers about the Foundation Tutor Award in Bangladesh (BD).
Who is the Foundation Tutor Award for?
New or early-stage tutors who want a clear, evidence-based starting point for professional tutoring in Bangladesh. No prior teaching qualification is required.
What will I learn to do well from day one?
Plan structured sessions, use retrieval and spaced practice, question effectively, communicate with parents, and maintain professional ethics and boundaries.
How long does it take and how is it delivered?
About 6–8 weeks (≈20 hours) at your own pace. The course is 100% online with guided tasks you can apply immediately in real sessions.
How am I assessed and what do I receive?
You complete short applied assignments and a final reflective task. On completion, you receive the EBTD Foundation Tutor Award Certificate.
What are my next steps after Foundation?
Progress to the Advanced Tutor Certificate and then the Tutor Leader Diploma to deepen impact and build leadership credibility.
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