From the Editor's Computer
A couple years ago, at a birthday party, I participated in a discussion on how to juggle. One fellow told us the secret to juggling, and then pointed out his own lack of juggling proficiency. I remarked that he was obviously a great teacher. He, unfortunately, took my praise as an insult along the lines of those who can’t, teach.
What I said was meant as high praise. We all tend to think that the most proficient at a particular skill would make the best teachers, however, that is not always the case. Usually, it is the opposite. They are so proficient, and the skill comes so naturally, they have no idea how to break down the steps to teach it.
A truly great teacher, on the other hand, may not be entirely proficient in their particular area of skill or interest, yet they have mental mastery over the sequences and shortcuts, and more important, they know how to communicate those to a beginner in the best manner.
The fellow at the party was a great teacher. I could tell by his manner. I wish I could have told him that before we were all interrupted.
BethRead the complete issue of The Chautauqua here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1smCI2DIC5s05OpXK74yjToTk5JaNbgzH/view?usp=sharing
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