LynnBlakeGolf Forums - View Single Post - Professional Golf Instructor Training Thread: Professional Golf Instructor Training View Single Post #27 10-15-2006, 10:21 PM jim_0068 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: the cold midwest Posts: 675 I can't win so i'll leave. I still stand by my statements, memorization really has 0 to do with being a good teacher in ANYTHING. It has to do with knowing the definition of whatever you are teaching, being able to apply what you are teaching, and finally be able to commute what you are teaching in a way the students can understand. This isn't just golf either, it's ANYTHING. When any of you go out and teach people with Learning Disabilties than you can come back to me and re-exam your response. ---------- Also i think some of my college professors would be rather offended that "2. In truth, the test is more of a learning experience in and of itself than an actual 'exam.' Digging for answers and writing them down has value to the student. I have had some pretty damn hard finance theory exams that were open book and it sure was more than just an "learning experience." I'm out. __________________ I'm not a TGM or PGA certified Pro, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night jim_0068 View Public Profile Send a private message to jim_0068 Find all posts by jim_0068