Originally Posted by
dvalliere
Demonstrate, Assist/Advise, Delegate.
The first time, do it for her while she's watching and talk her through it.
The second time (and maybe 3rd), she does it but you're there to assist and advise as needed.
After that, it's her job to do it.
If your sister is a kid, the same pattern applies but with more understanding and perhaps a longer period of time to adjust.
That's a good methodology for teaching anything.
First time, demonstrate and let the student watch and ask questions.
Second time, they do it and you tell them exactly what to do.
Third time, they do it and you say as little as possible, just answering their questions.
By the fourth time they should have it all down. That's called "guided discovery." It is the most successful teaching method.
The other less successful teaching methods are --
- trial and error
- lecture and self discovery
- programmed instructions and self-teaching.
The student needs to WANT to learn however. You can only lead a horse to water can't make it drink.