I’ve been enjoying this book by Mr. Gregg this morning,
A small treatise to young teachers on teaching shorthand.
A lovely example of his kindness, perspicacity, and charm.
Wishing you all a happy celebration of Mr. Gregg’s birthday!
(by Shorthand-learner
for everyone)
for everyone)
This is a good quote from "The Teaching of Shorthand" by JRG:
'If I were to be asked for what I consider the most important habit a teacher should cultivate I should say, " Do not talk too much. Speak only when it is necessary. If you" can, direct a student how to find out for himself what he requires. Give him a simple direction and let him do the rest himself."'
Certainly I need to learn that when teaching. I don't teach shorthand, but I do teach various other things.
As a result of Shorthand-learner's posts I've been reading a lot of JRG's stuff. Andrew Owen, you are correct: he was clearly learned on quite a number of subjects.
Dr Gregg was only 20 or 21 when his system was published in 1888. Quite an accomplishment, I would have thought.
I had a nice practice session today, and told someone I'd just met that it was Mr. Gregg's birthday.
How nice to think of Mr. Gregg on his birthday. I think he was a wonder.
Thank you so much!