Andy:

Good teachers clearly explain the process beforehand so that the student
knows why he is doing something over and over. The method you're
describing. following instructions blindly, only works for Mr. Miyagi in the
Karate Kid movies. "wax on, wax off"

Respectfully,
John


From: Andy Rutledge

This is why beginners do best by following instruction
rather than trying to first understand why they should
follow it. When the teacher says, "Do this, over and
over." it is worthless for the beginner (who by definition lacks the
fundamental understanding of what
he/she should be doing) to decide that it might be
better to just read a book instead. When beginning
students start dictating the teaching methods,
there is no value in the process. Obviously, I'm
talking about more than bonsai here...


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