[nabs-l] The blind educating the blind

[Jedi]

Jim,

Let me preface this post by saying that I'm in full support of 
carpenters teaching other carpenters.

But...

What if 95% of woodworking instructors were carpenters themselves. 
Wouldn't we be further isolating carpenters by not hiring those who 
have scientifically researched the methods of carpenters as well as as 
actual carpenters?

Respectfully,
Jedi
Original message:
> Jim,
> Personally, I think "the blind educating the blind" is a great idea.  It is
> natural for a person to learn something from someone who uses the skill
> everyday.  The blind educator/mentor serves as a real life example for their
> "student."  If the blind student sees that their teacher can function in the
> "real world," then they will be more likely to succeed.  Thus, if we have
> more blind teachers, I think, we will have more competent blind people.

> Jordan
> Lilrichie411 at gmail.com


> -----Original Message-----
> From: nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of Jim Reed
> Sent: Saturday, May 16, 2009 5:55 PM
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> Subject: [nabs-l] The blind educating the blind

> Hello all,
> Let me preface this post by saying I am in support of blind proffessionals
> serving the blind community, but:

> Hypothetically, let's assume that 95% of the professionals in the fields of
> blind education, rehabilitation, and OM were blind. Would this be a good
> thing? I propose that this would not be a good thing. It seems to me that
> such an arrangement would further serve to isolate and segregate the blind
> community from society as a whole.

> Thoughts?

> Jim

> Homer Simpson's brain: "Use reverse psychology."
>  Homer: "Oh, that sounds too complicated."
>  Homer's brain: "Okay, don't use reverse psychology."
>  Homer: "Okay, I will!"



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