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Old 11-21-2010, 05:18 AM   #106
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Re: Mindful Modeling and Mentoring

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Katherine Derbyshire wrote: View Post
The fine arts have well-defined curricula for teaching the technical basics, but still don't seem to be able to produce "shihans" with any consistency.
Yes agreed.

Besides discussing models and mentors of teaching, perhaps we should broaden the scope and discuss the role and responsibilities of the student in their our learning.

While I am certainly no model for good teaching, I have made some effort to be a decent model of being a good student.

Whatever we do in whatever capacity, we have the opportunity to practice what has been modeled and mentored for us and to pass it on.

Art is in the eye of both the artist and the one who observes/experiences it. Its a very inter-connected inter-dependent relationship. If one is not willing to open their eyes, minds, and hearts they will never know and appreciate the art of the opportunity that has been given them.

Thoughts?

Lynn Seiser PhD
Yondan Aikido & FMA/JKD
We do not rise to the level of our expectations, but fall to the level of our training. Train well. KWATZ!
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