Central to Barnes's teaching method was a belief that students should be taught in front of works of art: there are, intentionally, no classrooms at Merion.
"I've taught in front of 400 people before but when I have a class of blind people it's maybe 10 to 12.
Kernan similarly found 3rd year medical students to not value being taught in front of the patient[ 26].
Some of the reasons for more not valuing this may be similar to why students do not want to be taught in front of the patient (see next section).
Harris tells us that the quality control at an affordable price is Tutorspree's competitive advantage, and the screening process favors people who have experience teaching kids in front of a classroom.
Or: how many times did your dad make you do the golf swing he'd taught you in front of his golf friend, Nick?
Participants can choose individual interviews if these are more convenient or they feel uncomfortable discussing their teaching in front of colleagues.
It may be useful to explicitly acknowledge the importance of role-modelling in acquiring intimate physical examination skills, and to offer training to tutors and lecturers in role-modelling skills and teaching in front of patients.
If strategies identified as not being valued for learning, such as teaching in front of the patient, must continue it will be important to explore the barriers they present to learning.
In March, the four will fly to London for a "teach off" in front of a live audience, with thousands more watching on the web.
Teach a move in front of the class, have them continue to do the move while you walk around each student, making suggestions for improvements and pointing out good examples.
