There is an ancient teaching method that is still, in my opinion, one of the most effective 
methods of transferring knowledge and wisdom and physical skill to others. I can sum it up in 20 words...
(Oh, and about the pic...read on and you will understand. Trust me...)
20 words...
I Do, You Watch
I Do, You Do
You Do, I Do
You Do, I Watch
You Do, You Teach
Sound simple, right? Simple...Yes. Easy...No.
As with any true teaching, this takes time, effort, and an overcoming of significant obstacles. For thousands of years, though, this method has been used by many great and wise teachers to pass on their legacy through others. Depending on which group of people, or which nation of people, you are speaking of, this method of teaching is known as Discipleship, Mentorship, Apprenticeship, Parenting, Mastery, or Coaching (you may know of some other terms). Each of these methods hold their own unique values in terms of what they offer, but the core is the same.
Let's go deeper on this one...
Line 1: "I Do, You Watch"
The teacher is visually (or audibly, or kinesthetically) sharing what the student is to learn.
Line 2: "I Do, You Do"
The teacher is inviting the student to participate in the learning/instruction process in order to receive transference more personally, through supervised practice. The primary instruction and responsibility here remains with the Teacher.
Line 3: "You Do, I Do"
The roles begin to reverse slightly here. The teacher gives greater responsibility to the student, yet the student is still learning deeply from the teacher. This is when the student really begins to take on the "spirit" or the essence of the teacher and what he is offering. Instead of a "stand back and watch" approach, teaching becomes more of "let's walk through this together" approach.
Line 4: "You Do, I Watch"
The teacher says, "You know this. Now teach me. If you can teach this back to me, I believe you've got it!" Huge responsibility and accountability here on the part of the student. Huge amount of trust on the part of the teacher.
Final Line: "You Do, You Teach"
The teacher releases the student symbolically. The teacher in his own unique way communicates to the student that he or she has now achieved a level of Mastery with the subject matter. In the same breath, it is understood the student has really only just begun his journey to a lifelong pursuit of Mastery (just like when you receive your Black Belt, you realize just how little you actually know and how much more there is to learn). Here, though, the student becomes the teacher and is given the greatest responsibility in that he is now empowered and commissioned to transfer to others. There is no higher calling!
Depending on what you are teaching (or learning) this can take minutes, or years! If I want to teach you how to balance a spoon on the end of your nose...probably minutes (which I can do by the way!). If I want to teach you how to be a leader of people...probably years, due to the responsibility of influence over people and resources. Either way, the journey of learning/teaching/learning/mastering is a wonderful one, and it is never too late to begin this journey!
It's like someone once said, "It's not the destination. It's the journey that counts."
Think about someone who is a teacher to you today. Now go to that person or call that person and thank them for their time, energy, and all the resources they spend on pouring into your life. They deserve it!
Have An Extraordinary Day!
Doug McGannon
Kickgen.com username: KGDoug
http://www.twitter.com/dougmcgannon
methods of transferring knowledge and wisdom and physical skill to others. I can sum it up in 20 words...(Oh, and about the pic...read on and you will understand. Trust me...)
20 words...
I Do, You Watch
I Do, You Do
You Do, I Do
You Do, I Watch
You Do, You Teach
Sound simple, right? Simple...Yes. Easy...No.
As with any true teaching, this takes time, effort, and an overcoming of significant obstacles. For thousands of years, though, this method has been used by many great and wise teachers to pass on their legacy through others. Depending on which group of people, or which nation of people, you are speaking of, this method of teaching is known as Discipleship, Mentorship, Apprenticeship, Parenting, Mastery, or Coaching (you may know of some other terms). Each of these methods hold their own unique values in terms of what they offer, but the core is the same.
Let's go deeper on this one...
Line 1: "I Do, You Watch"
The teacher is visually (or audibly, or kinesthetically) sharing what the student is to learn.
Line 2: "I Do, You Do"
The teacher is inviting the student to participate in the learning/instruction process in order to receive transference more personally, through supervised practice. The primary instruction and responsibility here remains with the Teacher.
Line 3: "You Do, I Do"
The roles begin to reverse slightly here. The teacher gives greater responsibility to the student, yet the student is still learning deeply from the teacher. This is when the student really begins to take on the "spirit" or the essence of the teacher and what he is offering. Instead of a "stand back and watch" approach, teaching becomes more of "let's walk through this together" approach.
Line 4: "You Do, I Watch"
The teacher says, "You know this. Now teach me. If you can teach this back to me, I believe you've got it!" Huge responsibility and accountability here on the part of the student. Huge amount of trust on the part of the teacher.
Final Line: "You Do, You Teach"
The teacher releases the student symbolically. The teacher in his own unique way communicates to the student that he or she has now achieved a level of Mastery with the subject matter. In the same breath, it is understood the student has really only just begun his journey to a lifelong pursuit of Mastery (just like when you receive your Black Belt, you realize just how little you actually know and how much more there is to learn). Here, though, the student becomes the teacher and is given the greatest responsibility in that he is now empowered and commissioned to transfer to others. There is no higher calling!
Depending on what you are teaching (or learning) this can take minutes, or years! If I want to teach you how to balance a spoon on the end of your nose...probably minutes (which I can do by the way!). If I want to teach you how to be a leader of people...probably years, due to the responsibility of influence over people and resources. Either way, the journey of learning/teaching/learning/mastering is a wonderful one, and it is never too late to begin this journey!
It's like someone once said, "It's not the destination. It's the journey that counts."
Think about someone who is a teacher to you today. Now go to that person or call that person and thank them for their time, energy, and all the resources they spend on pouring into your life. They deserve it!
Have An Extraordinary Day!
Doug McGannon
Kickgen.com username: KGDoug
http://www.twitter.com/dougmcgannon
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