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Re: "A Star To Steer Her BY" -- I don't think it's so bad
From: Frank Reed CT
Date: 2005 Feb 3, 19:20 EST
From: Frank Reed CT
Date: 2005 Feb 3, 19:20 EST
Carl you wrote:
"Numerous texts and teachers emphasize following step-by-step
instructions
with little or no examination of the underlying principles. Not only are
students of this method less likely to retain the knowledge, they are more
likely to overlook their own mistakes and are ill-equipped to troubleshoot
their sight reductions."
with little or no examination of the underlying principles. Not only are
students of this method less likely to retain the knowledge, they are more
likely to overlook their own mistakes and are ill-equipped to troubleshoot
their sight reductions."
Yes, especially today. Navigators will be using this material only rarely.
Rote-learning is less likely to be successful in these circumstances.
Furthermore, many (most?) who study celestial navigation today do so for
entertainment and personal fulfillment. There is little fulfillment in
memorization without comprehension.
I'll add that I do believe that the lighthouse analogy and explanation
HELPS comprehension for many students.
-FER
42.0N 87.7W, or 41.4N 72.1W.
www.HistoricalAtlas.com/lunars
42.0N 87.7W, or 41.4N 72.1W.
www.HistoricalAtlas.com/lunars
