TUTORING MATTERS - FORTHCOMING WEBINARS

Education is often framed as a project of personal achievement and opportunities. But what happens when we shift the perspective and ask how the individual’s educational choices might matter for the world? This interactive discussion session challenges the audience to reconsider the dominant “what’s in it for me?” lens in guidance and explores a world-centred approach inspired by Hartmut Rosa and Gert Biesta.

By reconnecting educational choices with responsibility, contribution, and resonance, we will explore how moving beyond self-gain is not only good for the world but also deepens the individual’s sense of meaning and connection.

International students often face unique challenges during their transition into UK higher education, including cultural adjustment, feelings of isolation, and navigating unfamiliar academic systems. This session explores how academic personal tutors can play a pivotal role in fostering belonging, participation, and success for these students. Drawing on principles of Cultural Intelligence (CQ) and experiential learning, we will discuss strategies for personalised, relational, and continuous tutoring support. Key themes include decolonising tutoring practices, building trust and rapport, and empowering students to adapt and thrive in diverse learning environments, inside and beyond classrooms. Attendees will gain practical insights into supporting international students’ academic, professional and personal development through culturally responsive approaches.