Tutoring as a Social Phenomenon

Abstract

The phenomenon of tutoring has existed in Poland for a long time. However, the development of the knowledge society, the increasing importance of education in social awareness as well as the introduction of external examinations have significantly intensified the private tuition. The universality of tutoring indicates both the dysfunction of Polish school and the deepening social inequalities. Despite the scale of this phenomenon, neither the educational authorities nor politicians realize or see the problem. In addition, the article indicates the most significant causes and effects of tutoring.