Wow! 12 piece, you are a prince. These many different uses of the word, "plane" were definitely a problem for me, mainly because I often could not tell which plane was being referenced. I very much appreciate your taking the time to respond so thoroughly. I'm going to print your post to keep as my "cheat sheet." Oops, a teacher should never use that term
Thanks again.
teach
P.S.- If it's not too personal, I'm curious about the origin of your screen name.
Wow! 12 piece, you are a prince. These many different uses of the word, "plane" were definitely a problem for me, mainly because I often could not tell which plane was being referenced. I very much appreciate your taking the time to respond so thoroughly. I'm going to print your post to keep as my "cheat sheet." Oops, a teacher should never use that term
Thanks again.
teach
P.S.- If it's not too personal, I'm curious about the origin of your screen name.
No problem! I learned a lot while writing! It was a win-win.
Origin . . . fat southern people LOVE fried chicken.
I hear what you are saying regarding the lingo. I'm sure as a teacher it's virtually impossible for you to throw out TGM lingo to a student who obviously wouldn't have a clue what you are talking about. You probably also can't expect your students to read and absorb the book.
Having said all of that, what I really like about the book is Homer Kelley identified components and gave them names. With the components identified and named, it becomes very easy to talk very specifically with others who are also familiar with the book and the terms. I'm very analytical and so I LOVE that TGM is written just like it is written.
I like being able to say "right forearm flying wedge" and know exactly what that means without having to describe it with 5 or more sentences.
There are certainly a lot of people on this site who are very literate with the TGM lingo and so you will see it being used in many discussions here. I wouldn't label that "elitist" necessarily.
I also believe most golfers out there will never want to be bothered with learing any of the TGM technical terms. I think that is where the challenge lies for the teachers out there. Most golfers are not students of the swing. They just want their slices cured!
I see your point. It's just that I get frustrated at times, as I try to learn the lingo. To use your example of the flying wedges, I probably need those 5 or more sentences to make sure that I understand them. Once, I *do* understand them, then I can speak about them, but only with other TGMers. Having said that, you're undoubtedly correct that most golfers could not care less about the terminology.
To clarify where I'm coming from as a teacher, I teach U.S. History, not golf, but I believe that the learning principles are the same. Every single day, I take the most important concept of the lesson, and dramatize it with my students.As an example, when I want to show why our first foreign policy was one of isolationism, I walk into the room wearing a diaper over my pants. The kids go wild because I look ridiculous, but they see that we were too young as a nation to get involved overseas. The point is, I go "where the students are" at first. Then I can stretch them intellectually. First I hit them with the slapstick, then they can learn to back up their thesis statements with evidence, etc. They don't need an AI to translate for them and they don't need to learn a new language.
I just feel that Homer's ideas were fantastic, but that the golf world badly needs "TGM For Dummies." Thanks for your thoughtful response.
I just feel that Homer's ideas were fantastic, but that the golf world badly needs "TGM For Dummies." Thanks for your thoughtful response.
teach
Teach,
You are currently on TGM for Dummies. LBG can take you to the land of milk and honey. I know what you teachers like to say, "there are no stupid questions." Ask and you shall recieve.
Start a new thread. You will be lead from the dark to the light.
Where are you located? If you REALLY want to get this stuff in your coconut, go see Yoda. What is very difficult in the book can be communicated much more effectively via demonstration. If there were ever TGM Jeopardy, everyone is playing for a distant second to Yoda (I'm talking LIGHT-YEARS!). Make a trip to the Swamp. I did it last January. It was worth every penny.
In the meantime, start new threads. Ask questions. Help is plentiful. Or PM me. I'm no expert but I'll try to help you out.
Hey, 12 piece; you cracked me up. I will definitely post new threads as I continue my studies. I have a good AI here in New York, Rick Nielsen, but a trip to see Yoda is in my plans. As for TGM being easier than History, not to this hacker!
Hybrid Mode
