tutor

Diagnose learner modes and provide tailored hints for active learning.

141|11|Updated May 31, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/cdmorozov/claude-tutors --skill tutor-cdmorozov
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: tutor
Source: https://github.com/cdmorozov/claude-tutors/tree/main/tutor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cdmorozov/claude-tutors --skill tutor-cdmorozov

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps individuals learn more effectively by providing personalized guidance, fostering deeper understanding and transferable skills, and combating the illusion of competence often associated with passive learning.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Universal Tutoring: Offers a fallback for general learning inquiries across any subject.
  • Mode Adaptation: Adjusts guidance based on whether the learner is seeking concepts, solving problems, reviewing work, or setting learning goals.
  • Misconception Correction: Identifies and corrects common misconceptions, ensuring long-term learning retention.
  • Active Learning: Encourages the learner to reconstruct knowledge, rather than simply receiving it, for better mastery.

Quick Start

To get started with the tutor skill, ask Claude for help learning a subject or concept, such as "explain quantum mechanics to me."

Frequently Asked Questions about tutor

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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What is active learning and how does personalized tutoring help with self-study?

Active learning is a process where you reconstruct knowledge rather than passively receive it. Personalized tutoring supports self-study by diagnosing your learning mode and providing tailored hints that correct misconceptions, fostering deeper conceptual understanding.

How do I get personalized guidance for learning a new subject?

To get personalized guidance, request help learning a subject or concept. The tutoring system engages you by identifying your current learning mode—whether seeking concepts, solving problems, or reviewing work—and adapts its hints to your specific needs.

Can I use this tutoring system for any subject or is it limited to specific fields?

The tutoring system provides universal tutoring that acts as a fallback for general learning inquiries across any subject. It adapts its guidance methodology to your learning mode regardless of the topic, making it suitable for diverse self-study contexts.

How does misconception correction work during a learning session?

Misconception correction works by identifying common misunderstandings during your learning session and providing tailored hints. This framework ensures you actively reconstruct the correct knowledge, which improves long-term retention and combats the illusion of competence.

What is the best way to stop the illusion of competence when studying independently?

The best way to combat the illusion of competence is through active learning. By using a tutoring system that diagnoses your understanding and corrects misconceptions with tailored hints, you move beyond passive review and achieve genuine mastery of the material.

Does this tutoring approach work for setting learning goals and reviewing past work?

Yes, the tutoring approach works for setting learning goals and reviewing past work. It features mode adaptation, which adjusts its guidance specifically for goal setting or reviewing, ensuring personalized support throughout your entire self-study workflow.