I love this quote: "The problem with teaching facts and techniques is that they often soon become obsolete. The object of education is the pursuit of knowledge and this is inherently an ongoing process. As instructors, we must instill in our students the process of continual learning. Our students need to learn how to be self-directed learners and problem solvers so that they will be the successful in their field when faced with similar situations." This is so very true in cooking! As a chef instructor, I constantly have students confused about the varied techniques taught within the school for the same (or similar) dishes. I encourage my students not to be frustrated by this, but to take these varied methods and begin to develop their favorite styles and to discover what works for them individually. This personalizes the topic and creates an excitement that they are not just students learning facts, but future chefs whose opinions and tastes matter.