So.....
I've sort of instinctively known, for awhile now, that when I become a teacher I will be 'one of THOSE teachers'. The kind that my students will either love - or hate- with little room between. I mention this because it was brought home to me today during a discussion with a fellow student about 'what students should know and when should they have learned it and what is the value of learning things that some folks consider 'obsolete methods/tech', etc...' (eg: methods of 2D design (primarily)...though I broadened it to include theatre stuff, since this person has said that they worked as a tech at one point...). And I got a bit......focused when explaining my view. So I guess I qualify as a 'curmudgeon' in that aspect. And, funnily enough, I am totally okay with that.
I really feel that students should still learn 'old techniques'. And I'm unapologetic about it. So, as I said, I'll be 'one of THOSE teachers'....And, I suppose, one of THOSE grad students too, especially if I get (as I dearly hope) a TA gig at whatever grad school I go to.......
Okay. That's about it. Just wanted to share that 'insight' while it was fresh.
You go Carl! If you teach the old way, it's easier for the student to make more in depth comparisons after they learn the new ways and get a bit of experience under their belts. I speak from experience...
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