Hi Liz I agree with all you say. I prefer to say that it is easier to work with bobbins of similar type, length and weight as it is easier to achieve a good tension and point out that mixing Continental and East Midlands bobbins can be uncomfortable, but lacemakers tend to work that out for themselves.
As for getting cross or shouting. As a teacher I consider that those actions are not part of my remit and have no place in a class situation. I am frequently asked how I have so much patience. As far as teaching is concerned I do not know what is meant by the term as regards teaching. If someone needs help, then I help them. If I have have answered the same question over five times then the problem is that I have not answered in a way that that particular student can understand, not that she has not tried to understand. Keeping on asking means that she wants to understand and I have to keep on looking for another way to give her the answer. We get there in the end. I know exactly what you mean about giving precise instructions! The English language is very prone to mis-interpretation. If it is possible to mis-interpret, then it will happen â many times. I always have at least one student new to a subject when Iâm writing. When she asks for more information, and apologises for not understanding, my answer is â If you have a problem then there will be many more who have the same and I have to change itâ. Providing a student is trying hard to understand, I believe the onus is on the teacher to make sure she gets there in the end. Happy teaching Alex - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
