A 'lil rant on criticisim - Other Crafts

T Tamapoutini Member Aotearoa (New Zealand) Joined: Aug 30, 2006 Posts: 1530	T Tamapoutini Posted posted on Thu, Dec 14, 2006 1:35 PM Foamy: Your point was sound & understood. Constructive criticism is fine as long as it IS constructive & given by someone who knows what they are talking about. As a fully qualified Daddy & a non-qualified but experienced carving tutor I do know one thing: The most important thing for anybody learning anything is ENCOURAGEMENT. I believe the role of the (good) teacher is much undervalued & even a little misunderstood. The words of the teacher (& here I am referring to anyone who takes it upon themselves to offer 'constructive criticism') can make or break the spirit of the student, so must be chosen carefully. In contrast, the average TC 'Prop' is fine encouragement & humour. Again: Educated, constructive criticism is fine & I dont think there's anyone here who would disagree. My 2 cents (worth about .4c US) Tama

Foamy: Your point was sound & understood.

Constructive criticism is fine as long as it IS constructive & given by someone who knows what they are talking about*.

As a fully qualified Daddy* & a non-qualified but experienced carving tutor I do know one thing: The most important thing for anybody learning anything is ENCOURAGEMENT. I believe the role of the (good) teacher is much undervalued & even a little misunderstood. The words of the teacher (& here I am referring to anyone who takes it upon themselves to offer 'constructive criticism') can make or break the spirit of the student, so must be chosen carefully. In contrast, the average TC 'Prop' is fine encouragement & humour.

Again: Educated, constructive criticism is fine & I dont think there's anyone here who would disagree.

My 2 cents (worth about .4c US)

Tama

Post #272524 by Tamapoutini on Thu, Dec 14, 2006 1:35 PM