Regards speedie
Ps hope that the others follow my thoughts
Speedie, your thoughts are much easier to follow now that your leaving blank lines. Good one.
Hirns your felosify is sound in approach but flawed in reality (now dont get offended)
If the chippy can’t hang a door after 30 plus years he won’t be self employed and living on his reputation the same can be said for the teacher he will never get up the train of command as he can’t portray his thoughts adequately
I would argue that there is something to Hirn's philosphy. As a keen snow-skier I observed that the best skiers do not necessarily make the best ski instructors. An instructor of a low level class may not be a world-class skier but can be a great teacher, an awesome skier may teach a top level class based on ability and passing instructor exams but in reality may be a poor teacher, even more so if they have to teach a low level class. The awesome skier would still expect/demand respect if e.g. he was in a bar discussing skiing and said "I'm a top level ski instructor", despite actually being a poor teacher.
Speedie, on a personal note - your recent posts demonstrate an increased willingness to discuss and you have started to back up your viewpoint with reasoning and explanation. A big thumbs up to that, thats what its all about.
Cheers
Earle