Thread: Depersonalization of shaving

Oh, she will be playing by herself during the concert during one of the songs. They play 'concertos'. So, if my understanding is correct, you will have one individual who plays solo for a part of the song and the other members join in during the other parts.
She plays the violin.

Originally Posted by Hirlau

I'm glad to hear of her success. What type of instrument does she play? I'm basically music illiterate, so what does it mean when you say she ,"got the solo piece at the next concert." ?

Thank you for the post. My 12yr old is studying the violin.

Mephisto, I certainly didn't mean any offence to you or your niece, or her teacher. My problem comes from seeing what happens when that is the only method of teaching a child is ever exposed to, for everything. For some kids, for certain subjects I'm sure it works great.

Originally Posted by Java

Mephisto, I certainly didn't mean any offence to you or your niece, or her teacher. My problem comes from seeing what happens when that is the only method of teaching a child is ever exposed to, for everything. For some kids, for certain subjects I'm sure it works great.

No offence taken, I guess I was a tad defensive in the post so I should apologize for that. But thanks for the post. I guess I am just a proud uncle.

I've had some experience with teaching over the years, though not with young kids. One thing I have learned is that the teachers who achieve the "best" results (and I don't necessarily mean in terms of a student's magnitude of success, but more about relative improvement and generation of enthusiasm and confidence in learning) are those that can assess the individual's learning style, personality type and so on, and tailor their approach to suit.

It takes a lot of experience to do that effectively, but the results if achieved are real "wow" moments. And often those are the teachers someone will eventually describe as "inspirational".

Anyway, I think this idea of depersonalisation is certainly another quiver in the bow so to speak, and certainly for some personality types appears to be an excellent way to coax them down the path of learning and on to greater things. Thanks for posting it.

James.

I worked as an instructor at a college, a mentor and a counselor for wayward youth. I had some wow moments while teaching. Not often but I did get them. Other times I just wanted to bang my head against the wall.

Yes, I hear you. One of the most important lessons I have learned so far is to maintain the enthusiasm - even a head-banging on the wall moment, if thought of in the proper light, is an opportunity to renew the enthusiasm. Well, it can also be an opportunity to complain about the state of our youth over a beer with colleagues, but you know what I mean.

James.

James, you're just lucky you never had the likes of me as a student. You would put your head through the wall trying to teach me anything!


Mick

Mick mate, I'd wager if you had a teacher like me you'd be putting your head through the wall! lol!

No seriously, everyone has their way of learning, and I truly believe no one is incapable of it given the right motivations and guidance. The problem we have nowadays (or perhaps always?) are the structures and restrictions placed upon us by external sources, such as funding, league tables, student/teacher ratios and the like. If money and time were no issue we'd all be better off.

James.

Originally Posted by Jimbo

Mick mate, I'd wager if you had a teacher like me you'd be putting your head through the wall! lol!

No seriously, everyone has their way of learning, and I truly believe no one is incapable of it given the right motivations and guidance. The problem we have nowadays (or perhaps always?) are the structures and restrictions placed upon us by external sources, such as funding, league tables, student/teacher ratios and the like. If money and time were no issue we'd all be better off.

James.

This is probably true...


Mick