Rod Machado's New PPL Manual

While I agree that humor can be a very valuable teaching tool, I find it
works best in one-on-one or small group situations where it can be tailored
to the specific audience.

Unfortunately, in his writings, I find that some of Mr. Machado's humor
falls into the "silly" category, and does not appeal to me at all. This is
not to take anything away from the "meat" of Mr. Machado's writing, which I
usually find quite valuable.

Having learned everything I have needed to provide me with a successful
career as a computer programmer from reading nothing but very dry
documentation, I personally find that written humor is generally a turn-off
for me when I am trying to learn a complicated subject. As Joe Friday would
say, "Just the facts, ma'am."

And now that this is settled, let's move on to that high-wing vs. low-wing
thing, shall we ;-)




"Dudley Henriques" wrote in message
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Larry Dighera wrote:
On Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:12:47 -0400, Dudley Henriques
wrote:

Rod takes the most complicated of issues and presents them intelligently
and with a splash of humor that is unbelievably educational.

I find Rod's public appearances entertaining and fun, but the humor he
injects into his training manuals is just unnecessary extraneous
fodder to wade through. But that's just my personal view as a
student.

Interesting.

Rod's books aside, I would counter by telling you that in my 50 odd years
of teaching, lecturing, and dealing with the learning environment
generally, I have found the judicious use of, and injection of humor in
this environment to be an INVALUABLE and in fact, an INDISPENSABLE tool
for ANY teacher.

The most successful teachers I have known in my life have ALL used humor
in their approach to their professions. In fact, I have found any and all
credible sources within the teaching community dealing with instructing
others how to teach stressing the value of humor as a teaching tool.

I can find no misuse or overload whatsoever with the way Rod uses humor in
his books. In addition, I find his use of humor one of the most positive
aspects of his writing style.

Thank you however, for your opinion.

--
Dudley Henriques

"news.chi.sbcglobal.net" wrote in message
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While I agree that humor can be a very valuable teaching tool, I find it
works best in one-on-one or small group situations where it can be
tailored to the specific audience.

Unfortunately, in his writings, I find that some of Mr. Machado's humor
falls into the "silly" category, and does not appeal to me at all. This is
not to take anything away from the "meat" of Mr. Machado's writing, which
I usually find quite valuable.

....

And now that this is settled, let's move on to that high-wing vs. low-wing
thing, shall we ;-)


Now that was just silly!

news.chi.sbcglobal.net wrote:
While I agree that humor can be a very valuable teaching tool, I find it
works best in one-on-one or small group situations where it can be
tailored to the specific audience.

Unfortunately, in his writings, I find that some of Mr. Machado's humor
falls into the "silly" category, and does not appeal to me at all. This
is not to take anything away from the "meat" of Mr. Machado's writing,
which I usually find quite valuable.

Having learned everything I have needed to provide me with a successful
career as a computer programmer from reading nothing but very dry
documentation, I personally find that written humor is generally a
turn-off for me when I am trying to learn a complicated subject. As Joe
Friday would say, "Just the facts, ma'am."

And now that this is settled, let's move on to that high-wing vs.
low-wing thing, shall we ;-)




"Dudley Henriques" wrote in message
...
Larry Dighera wrote:
On Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:12:47 -0400, Dudley Henriques
wrote:

Rod takes the most complicated of issues and presents them
intelligently and with a splash of humor that is unbelievably
educational.

I find Rod's public appearances entertaining and fun, but the humor he
injects into his training manuals is just unnecessary extraneous
fodder to wade through. But that's just my personal view as a
student.

Interesting.

Rod's books aside, I would counter by telling you that in my 50 odd
years of teaching, lecturing, and dealing with the learning
environment generally, I have found the judicious use of, and
injection of humor in this environment to be an INVALUABLE and in
fact, an INDISPENSABLE tool for ANY teacher.

The most successful teachers I have known in my life have ALL used
humor in their approach to their professions. In fact, I have found
any and all credible sources within the teaching community dealing
with instructing others how to teach stressing the value of humor as a
teaching tool.

I can find no misuse or overload whatsoever with the way Rod uses
humor in his books. In addition, I find his use of humor one of the
most positive aspects of his writing style.

Thank you however, for your opinion.

--
Dudley Henriques


Google search for (humor in teaching) reveals 2,040,000 hits. I didn't
read them all, but I believe all are positive.
Putting "humor in teaching" in quotes, reveals 11,400 hits, same result
I believe.

Thanks for your input.

--
Dudley Henriques

"Dudley Henriques" wrote in message
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Google search for (humor in teaching) reveals 2,040,000 hits. I didn't
read them all, but I believe all are positive.
Putting "humor in teaching" in quotes, reveals 11,400 hits, same result I
believe.


So what, a Google search for "home made dog ****" reveals 2,270,000 hits.

Talking bull**** reveals 275,000. Probably more applicable to your
situation.

Maxwell wrote:
"Dudley Henriques" wrote in message
...
Google search for (humor in teaching) reveals 2,040,000 hits. I didn't
read them all, but I believe all are positive.
Putting "humor in teaching" in quotes, reveals 11,400 hits, same result I
believe.


So what, a Google search for "home made dog ****" reveals 2,270,000 hits.

Talking bull**** reveals 275,000. Probably more applicable to your
situation.




Your usual I see; irrelevant, and in this case disingenuous and
misleading as well.

You see, in actuality, your statement is not correct. You put quotation
marks on the phrase "home made dog ****". This in fact reveals a Google
search of 1, not the 2,270,000 hits you implied.

Unfortunately, this seems to imply that it is YOU, who are full of "home
made dog ****" :-))



--
Dudley Henriques

"Dudley Henriques" wrote in message
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Maxwell wrote:
"Dudley Henriques" wrote in message
...
Google search for (humor in teaching) reveals 2,040,000 hits. I didn't
read them all, but I believe all are positive.
Putting "humor in teaching" in quotes, reveals 11,400 hits, same result
I believe.


So what, a Google search for "home made dog ****" reveals 2,270,000 hits.

Talking bull**** reveals 275,000. Probably more applicable to your
situation.




Your usual I see; irrelevant, and in this case disingenuous and misleading
as well.

You see, in actuality, your statement is not correct. You put quotation
marks on the phrase "home made dog ****". This in fact reveals a Google
search of 1, not the 2,270,000 hits you implied.

Unfortunately, this seems to imply that it is YOU, who are full of "home
made dog ****" :-))


Nice try, but you are totally incorrect, and completely out of context.

But I will give you credit for being about to respond in less than 5000
words this time!

Maxwell wrote:
"Dudley Henriques" wrote in message
...
Maxwell wrote:
"Dudley Henriques" wrote in message
...
Google search for (humor in teaching) reveals 2,040,000 hits. I didn't
read them all, but I believe all are positive.
Putting "humor in teaching" in quotes, reveals 11,400 hits, same result
I believe.

So what, a Google search for "home made dog ****" reveals 2,270,000 hits.

Talking bull**** reveals 275,000. Probably more applicable to your
situation.



Your usual I see; irrelevant, and in this case disingenuous and misleading
as well.

You see, in actuality, your statement is not correct. You put quotation
marks on the phrase "home made dog ****". This in fact reveals a Google
search of 1, not the 2,270,000 hits you implied.

Unfortunately, this seems to imply that it is YOU, who are full of "home
made dog ****" :-))


Nice try, but you are totally incorrect, and completely out of context.

But I will give you credit for being about to respond in less than 5000
words this time!



Whatever. Have a nice day.

--
Dudley Henriques

"Dudley Henriques" wrote in message
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Unfortunately, this seems to imply that it is YOU, who are full of "home
made dog ****" :-))

Hey, is that Labrador, man?

Matt W. Barrow wrote:
"Dudley Henriques" wrote in message
...
Unfortunately, this seems to imply that it is YOU, who are full of "home
made dog ****" :-))

Hey, is that Labrador, man?


In his case, probably something a bit more vicious and stupid I'm afraid.

--
Dudley Henriques

"Dudley Henriques" wrote in message
...
Matt W. Barrow wrote:
"Dudley Henriques" wrote in message
...
Unfortunately, this seems to imply that it is YOU, who are full of "home
made dog ****" :-))

Hey, is that Labrador, man?


In his case, probably something a bit more vicious and stupid I'm afraid.


I suspect a man of your eminent distinction never watched "Up in Smoke"! :~)