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On Tue, May 10, 2016 at 3:30 AM, Scott Macri <psychomuf...@gmail.com> wrote: > > I would like to teach a basic origami course (same students over many > weeks). I want them to get the diagrams they need and also be sure the > authors get compensation, and I think requiring the purchase of a book is > the best way to do this. Hello, Scott, If this is your first time teaching a group, you will find out that groups take longer than a one on one teaching - even longer than you may think. It's hard to remember how long it took you to learn. You do not want to move forward until a step is understood, otherwise they will give up. It's ok for students to check with their neighbor, but both may be wrong. When a student understands, they will solidify their grasp of the fold, by helping others - not doing it for them, but telling then what to do (harder than it seems). Adding a fold that begins with what just learned is helpful for reinforcement. Easy Origami by John Montroll, Dover Publications, worked well for me with each student then able to keep the book. Bulk purchases are free shipping, and cheaper cost ($2.66) than the listed $3.95. Each was also given a packet of paper, which allowed them to choose the color. Generally, I do not used printed diagrams, but the situation I was teaching lent itself well to the students learning from the book. I took my copy apart, putting each page into a plastic sleeve, along with a completed fold. I supplemented the pages, also inserting those pages into the 3 ring binder. I tabbed the pages, as I did not teach in order given in the book. The front cover I was able to insert into the cover of the notebook. This description is taken from Dover: Here is a collection of 32 simple projects for novice origami hobbyists — clearly illustrated and with easy-to-follow instructions that even beginning papercrafters can follow with success. Subjects range from an ultra-simple hat, cup, and pinwheel to the more challenging (but still unintimidating) penguin, pelican, and piano. Also included are the figures of a swan, lantern, cicada, pigeon, fox, rabbit, and other popular origami subjects. With the successful completion of these projects, origami hobbyists will be well on their way to mastering a fascinating art that's as old as the invention of paper itself. Relax, have fun, and if for instance, you have all fold a valley and it needs to be a mountain, that is a good time to say that paper is very forgiving. Just turn it over, and refold. It also lets students know that perfection isn't required. Doing the same fold twice, and comprising the finished look, and ease of folding, they will say, the second time looks better and was easier. Folds that jump, spin, or move are fun. Trying the fold using different papers, larger or smaller lets them practice what they just learned. Don't forget to begin with the informational pages in the book, and refer back as new terms arise. Kathy kskn...@sbcglobal.net Kathy Knapp 1014 N Parkside Dr. Peoria, Illinois, USA Do well your part today. - Juliette Gordon Low
