Britain has a renowned chess grandmaster by the name of Jonathan Rowson; he is a three-time British champion. He lost against a Russian grandmaster called Alexander Baburin, who has an interesting take on the timing of learning. When Rowson told Baburin that he had 'learned' from the brutal experience, Baburin replied, "You know this has to stop. You are not here to learn; you are here to win."
But we can learn as we instruct our pupils. If ever there is a breakdown in the working relationship, that is an ideal time to reflect on why events unfolded as they did. Often, it will come down to the skills and resources around the instructor. Without wanting to switch off any male readers instantly, dare I suggest it comes down to how well we communicate. The ability to pick up on our pupil's feelings, tap into frustrations, concerns, obstacles that affect learning. To counterbalance for my audience, consider a well-stocked shed or garage with equipment and tools that are right for the job in hand. To be able to delve into your personal toolbox of skills and resources and facilitate learning to overcome hurdles.
The BIG TOM franchise has these resources ingrained into the work practices. For sure, not all new BIG TOM instructors will necessarily have all the skills but with our guidance and your willingness to 'learn as you do' - great things can be achieved.
BIG TOM is recruiting for driving instructors. Email me for an information pack. recruit@BIGTOM.org.uk
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