Can't teach old dog new trick?
This section suggested that it is harder to "train" instructors that have been around for a while. Sure at times that can be true, but it can't be generalized. All of my co-workers have have been teaching longer than I have, except one. Probably all are willing to learn new things. Sometimes it is not easy for them to buy into it, but usually they see how some of the new ways of doing things are better.
Just by improving technology every instructor has to learn something new. Anyone still using a typewriter?
I believe that some people who have been instructing for some time have a harder time trying new things. I have learned that if you appeal to the persons learning style they are more receptive to a new process.
A "new trick" might seem new to some, but maybe an "old dog" has seen it before and is not impressed.
I think if you have new ideas for teaching people, regardless of their age or experience, they will be open to new ideas. If you don't suggest ideas, you will never know.
The trick is to get the old dog to see the the benefits (NEW TRICK) new stlye can work for them if they are willing,he can relate to the students generation gap.Old and new methods can mix and work.Old Dog must be willing to try! This can be very rewarding to the students and the instructor.
Helps with retention, the learner is more willing to stay in class if he can relate to the instructor.
It's the same thing as a student that may have some previous knowledge of a situation. He may have many old bad habits that are hard to break.
