[Tango-L] How we learn

[Chris, UK]

> Why at times does the majority "get it" and other times people hide in
> the corners of the room.

Because the premise of bulk teaching - "one size fits all" - is false.

> How many teachers take their students out for a drinks after class to
> get to know them and thus be able to change the way you give
> instruction to each student during class.

Very few, because that sort of thing doesn't belong in bulk teaching. The 
place for individually tailored teaching is one-to-one lessons.

> I think teachers should worry less about WHAT they are teaching 
> sometimes and first find out how their students are responding to HOW 
> they are teaching. They may then be surprised at how creativity and 
> musicality may never have to be formally taught

Teachers vary widely. Some never get the surprise... they're usually the 
ones who never got the creativity either.

Others do, but then don't welcome what they see as a cutback in the 
curriculum that's the basis of their authority over the dance and dancers.

Others aren't at all surprised to find creativity/musicality doesn't have 
to be taught - but still are delighted to have helped it find expression!

--
Chris