Teaching guides?

[Marc Vickery]

I have an opportunity to help a seniors wood shop learn stuff about their lathe. I’ve been turning since 2011, so I am familiar with it. But teaching or working with others seems like a good way to pass on my bad habits.
I looked for a teaching guide in resources but couldn’t find anything.
Can you guide me to some guides in AAW resources or library or somewhere?
Thanks,
Marc Vickery

 

[Dave Landers]

Some resources on the main AAW site. Look under Resources -> Publications -> Mentoring & Teaching (need to be logged in as AAW member)

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www.woodturner.org

or Learn -> Become a Demonstrator (mostly about demonstrating, but some good tips there for teaching)

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www.woodturner.org

 

[Gerald Lawrence]

It is a lot to wade thru but the infor Dave pointed you to is great. Look for one titled TEaching Guide. You might also search here as there have been discussions. I think @hockenbery has commented on doing demos somewhat.

 

[hockenbery]

have an opportunity to help a seniors wood shop learn stuff about their lathe.

Have fun. Tell them a little bit at a time. Try to avoid going too far down a rabbit hole when answering an off topic question.

Working with seniors has some additional challenges .
Similar to kids they are more likely to lack hand strength and range of motion of middle aged turners..

Granted, some seniors can give a bone crushing hand shake but many can’t pressure fit a box lid to turn it. They might get it on but lack the strength needed to get the lid off.

The challenge is to evaluate their range of motion, ability to dance with the lathe, hand strength.
Fortunately turning requires little strength a most seniors do quite well.