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How many tutoring sessions per week? Why several short sessions beat one long one

Before starting tutoring, one question always comes up: how many sessions per week? And behind it, another one — are several short sessions better than a single long one?

Félix Belleville ·
25/8/25
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Learning a new language faster: the power of one-on-one tutoring

Many people dream of speaking a new language and turn to apps, group classes or self-teaching. Those tools quickly show their limits.

Félix Belleville ·
11/8/25
Study methods

The power of positive reinforcement in learning

Psychology has a central concept called operant conditioning: the consequences that follow a behaviour shape how likely it is to happen again.

Félix Belleville ·
28/7/25
Well-being

Learning to manage performance expectations that run far too high

High expectations can create a stimulating learning climate. But once they become excessive, they turn against the student.

Félix Belleville ·
14/7/25
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From competition to autonomy: rethinking individualism in education

How the two forms of individualism — vertical and horizontal — shape students' motivation and independence.

Félix Belleville ·
30/6/25
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4 strategies to handle exam stress without panicking

Exam season can be demanding, emotionally and mentally. Here are four simple strategies to get through it better.

Félix Belleville ·
16/6/25
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Studying alone or in a group: which one gets better results?

During exams, most students pull away from others to pour all their energy into studying. Is that really the better strategy?

Félix Belleville ·
9/6/25
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Sleep: the key to surviving final exam season

Is it better to revise before sleeping, or to reread your notes in the morning right before the exam? Science gives a clear answer.

Félix Belleville ·
2/6/25
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Phones in class: learning tool or digital distraction?

The ban on mobile phones in Quebec elementary and high schools from September 2025 drew strong reactions from students.

Félix Belleville ·
26/5/25
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Summer tutoring: an investment that pays off in September

The summer slide is the phenomenon where some students lose part of what they learned during long breaks from school.

Félix Belleville ·
18/5/25

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