You know after looking though all the threads here nobody has ever started a thread about what make a great student? Looking forward to see what certain people believe is most valuable.
What makes a great student
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Miles
Senior Master
To me a great student is someone who shows up on time, prepared to train, is willing to attempt new material, does whatever is asked of him/her in a non-disruptive manner, and then practices outside of class to perfect the material.
miguksaram
Master of Arts
To me a great student is one that enjoys being at the school. They are diligent in their efforts, have fun and, when they are at the right level, enjoy teaching the lower belts. For student who are kids, a good student sets the good example outside of class. There is nothing I enjoy hearing more about than school teachers praising our kids because they are always taking charge, helping others in their class or just an all around pleasent kid to work with.
Attitude. If the student has a positive outlook and a great attitude then they are great students regardless of their skill set. That is what I like about a student. The best student to me is one that has a great attitude and but in effort.
Openmindedness to take on new challenge
staying power, like mentioned above, it beats talent every time
and enough humor to take the downs in stride and enough humbleness to not get a big head when the ups are about.
staying power, like mentioned above, it beats talent every time
and enough humor to take the downs in stride and enough humbleness to not get a big head when the ups are about.
chrispillertkd
Senior Master
There are many things that go into being a good student. I would say that the most important one is this: "Never tire of learning. A good student can learn anywhere, any time. This is the secret of knowledge."
Conversely, a good teacher is one who can, amongst other things, "Never tire of teaching. A good instructor can teach anywhere, any time, and always be ready to answer questions."
Pax,
Chris
Conversely, a good teacher is one who can, amongst other things, "Never tire of teaching. A good instructor can teach anywhere, any time, and always be ready to answer questions."
Pax,
Chris
To me, asking what makes a great student is the same as asking what makes a great son or daughter. Answer what makes a great son or daughter and for me you get the same answer as to what makes a great student.
I have the same perspective as to what makes a great instructor -- the same qualities that make a great parent.
I have the same perspective as to what makes a great instructor -- the same qualities that make a great parent.
Cirdan
Senior Master
Humility, dedication, patience, able to think outside the box, enjoyment of the arts.
Earl Weiss
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WC_lun
Senior Master
To me a good student is someone who has a passion for what they are learning, willing to work hard for it, and realize nothing worth while is achieved overnight. Anything else will fall into place.
chrispillertkd
Senior Master
Hmmmmm, sounds familiar, like I jeard or read it before
I figure, why reinvent the wheel?
Pax,
Chris
Balrog
Master of Arts
The three D's of success: Desire, Discipline and Dedication.
From a student's perspective: I really hope my instructor thinks I'm a great student, and just knowing that he did would mean a great deal. I tend to agree with all of the qualities listed above, one day (hopefully) when I'm a teacher, those are the traits that I will look for
