tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7514155436221071511.post3019387516974719643..comments2023-10-08T12:19:43.406+01:00Comments on The Pen Mover: IF TeacherRod MacGregorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03414190406485872060noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7514155436221071511.post-55368677254642712912012-08-30T20:53:41.698+01:002012-08-30T20:53:41.698+01:00i am running behind my schedule to visit blogs ......i am running behind my schedule to visit blogs ...... impossible to catch up everything ....<br /><br /><br />thanks for your visits and comments...<br /><br />I really cannot participate in these serious debates......it is getting to complicated for an artichoke ;)LuTihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16295367786001366976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7514155436221071511.post-74003728764519300282012-08-28T12:18:24.432+01:002012-08-28T12:18:24.432+01:00Utter nonsense is the way to go Cind!Utter nonsense is the way to go Cind!Rod MacGregorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03414190406485872060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7514155436221071511.post-9333130361246688762012-08-25T16:07:01.422+01:002012-08-25T16:07:01.422+01:00Despite the large, bold, and obvious arrow indicat...Despite the large, bold, and obvious arrow indicator, the aged bunny men were unable to move the object in an upwardly direction. Perhaps, being bunny men, they were all too aware of their own failure to upwardly mobilize. <br /><br />I find I sometimes write utter nonsense in your comments. But it is fun. :)Cindy D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14818401562297915046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7514155436221071511.post-32224140210878724572012-08-25T16:03:22.497+01:002012-08-25T16:03:22.497+01:00I would ask first but due to a fear of denial I wi...I would ask first but due to a fear of denial I will simply come with booze, which generally gets one through the front door! (Also veggie burgers.. which might get one tossed out.) :)Cindy D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14818401562297915046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7514155436221071511.post-63194572190488696892012-08-25T14:07:56.300+01:002012-08-25T14:07:56.300+01:00Buen fin de semana, Hombre!!!!! Escocés/Español ja...Buen fin de semana, Hombre!!!!! Escocés/Español jaja :))))roberto M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16391708405593430150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7514155436221071511.post-21822688922874810982012-08-23T23:16:34.278+01:002012-08-23T23:16:34.278+01:00See below Liz.See below Liz.Rod MacGregorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03414190406485872060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7514155436221071511.post-9240100852789822832012-08-23T23:15:27.428+01:002012-08-23T23:15:27.428+01:00Apparently George Bernard Shaw wrote "He who ...Apparently George Bernard Shaw wrote "He who can does.He who cannot teaches." He also wrote "Experience fails to teach where there is no desire to learn." Don't ask me what all this means because I draw stuff..(Elizabeth Rose Stanton, above.)Rod MacGregorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03414190406485872060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7514155436221071511.post-56312301311080492072012-08-23T13:16:26.022+01:002012-08-23T13:16:26.022+01:00Hi Rod, I think the expression refers to those who...Hi Rod, I think the expression refers to those who at 11 years old aspire to be teacher ....which they ultimately become....unfortunately like politicians following the same professional course....do'nt have any experience of the real world. Glad to see your getting both white and blue collar input. wamacgregorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05048721906164157004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7514155436221071511.post-27725993435233706522012-08-22T20:46:36.671+01:002012-08-22T20:46:36.671+01:00How about:
He who can, does.
He who can't, te...How about: <br />He who can, does.<br />He who can't, teaches.<br />He who can't teach, draws stuff. <br />;-) Elizabeth Rose Stantonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05725663688810441280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7514155436221071511.post-38272056688900251162012-08-22T20:46:20.895+01:002012-08-22T20:46:20.895+01:00Is this for boys only, or can I come along, too?
...Is this for boys only, or can I come along, too? <br />Btw, I prefer Paris, BBQ truffles or not. ;) Elizabeth Rose Stantonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05725663688810441280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7514155436221071511.post-43590268424646233642012-08-22T20:39:13.302+01:002012-08-22T20:39:13.302+01:00I agree with the first part, but not the last part...I agree with the first part, but not the last part.Elizabeth Rose Stantonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05725663688810441280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7514155436221071511.post-35705740552744047262012-08-21T22:45:34.495+01:002012-08-21T22:45:34.495+01:00I suggest indulging in the best of both worlds...
...I suggest indulging in the best of both worlds...<br />BBQ truffles on the Seine.<br />.Richard Ewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09339718829457133353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7514155436221071511.post-25443650396303498892012-08-21T17:47:52.627+01:002012-08-21T17:47:52.627+01:00Uh no... a river barbecue is something the working...Uh no... a river barbecue is something the working class would enjoy. It's a cheap vacation. But I'll do river or Paris. I like both. Ted Blackmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11109287673051607031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7514155436221071511.post-80603495397090279372012-08-21T10:00:49.068+01:002012-08-21T10:00:49.068+01:00They are a bit freaky!They are a bit freaky!Rod MacGregorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03414190406485872060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7514155436221071511.post-14279119982106329902012-08-21T10:00:15.662+01:002012-08-21T10:00:15.662+01:00These are aged baby hybrids of course!These are aged baby hybrids of course!Rod MacGregorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03414190406485872060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7514155436221071511.post-35422482548489255092012-08-21T09:58:21.649+01:002012-08-21T09:58:21.649+01:00I agree with Ted!I agree with Ted!Rod MacGregorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03414190406485872060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7514155436221071511.post-19967652218575082092012-08-21T09:57:59.182+01:002012-08-21T09:57:59.182+01:00OMG what is this blog coming to?OMG what is this blog coming to?Rod MacGregorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03414190406485872060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7514155436221071511.post-24966389154318801452012-08-21T09:56:14.452+01:002012-08-21T09:56:14.452+01:00This must be an American thing Ted....I don't ...This must be an American thing Ted....I don't know the significance of a river Barbecue...I am going to hazard a guess that it's a white collar thing?<br />Whatever it is...Yes Richard is always welcome. You didn't tell me we were having a Barbecue Ted!Rod MacGregorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03414190406485872060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7514155436221071511.post-2978391886259916382012-08-21T09:49:56.482+01:002012-08-21T09:49:56.482+01:00Controversial Ted?....Thought inspiring sounds bet...Controversial Ted?....Thought inspiring sounds better!Rod MacGregorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03414190406485872060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7514155436221071511.post-5311873875405413932012-08-21T09:46:36.628+01:002012-08-21T09:46:36.628+01:00I agree with you entirely Richard...As I wrote, it...I agree with you entirely Richard...As I wrote, it wasn't something I necessarily agreed with...but when I saw the teacher 'prompt' this week it reminded me of it....I'll be honest and say I think it is a terrible statement that in most cases is untrue.Rod MacGregorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03414190406485872060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7514155436221071511.post-83962497365488752082012-08-21T08:49:31.075+01:002012-08-21T08:49:31.075+01:00The more I look at those guys the more they freak ...The more I look at those guys the more they freak me out....but I like the way you think.Claire Wildishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07037893449396840995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7514155436221071511.post-30575687492459615282012-08-20T19:27:11.208+01:002012-08-20T19:27:11.208+01:00Ohhh, now I understand. That's cool. Hey Rod,...Ohhh, now I understand. That's cool. Hey Rod, can Richard come to our river barbecue?Ted Blackmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11109287673051607031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7514155436221071511.post-86529740063527524022012-08-20T17:48:15.655+01:002012-08-20T17:48:15.655+01:00I thought it most appropriate to go academese here...I thought it most appropriate to go academese here and there in my comment... I wanted people to know how edumacated I was.<br />.Richard Ewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09339718829457133353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7514155436221071511.post-66109615792446181282012-08-20T17:35:40.239+01:002012-08-20T17:35:40.239+01:00Uh oh, Richard has started a debate, and Rod you&#...Uh oh, Richard has started a debate, and Rod you've done it again with your controversial posts. ha ha. <br /><br />But Richard.. 'Opine'? You're asking for an eye-roll around here. We're blue-collar bloggers. Ted Blackmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11109287673051607031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7514155436221071511.post-80242717229586888272012-08-20T17:17:53.517+01:002012-08-20T17:17:53.517+01:00Your quote is an oft tossed aphorism, but I find t...Your quote is an oft tossed aphorism, but I find that it holds little water.<br />Teaching is an entirely different skill set than most subjects being taught. I know a number of people who are very talented (and successful) in their subject, but are woeful in the extreme in communicating the information to students. They make awful teachers.<br />I do find, at times, that if you have capacity for success in a particular field, then you likely will have capacity for success as an instructor. It comes down more to an ability to empathize and adapt; both skills important for success in any field.<br />There are those who default to teaching due to lack of capacity in their chosen field, but these teacher can lack passion, and are candidates for burn out.<br />I would opine that the quote's attitude is the general belief about teachers, and may be in part responsible for how undervalued (and underpaid) educators are...<br />I'm sad to hear you had a frustrating early education, there's always a range, but ideally there's at least a handful of inspirational folk to turn the tide.<br /> I see the first drawing as a lifting of the minds... or a lifting of something...<br />the second one has had enough education for a while.<br />always fun.<br />.Richard Ewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09339718829457133353noreply@blogger.com