Awwwh, chris1234, you know just what to say to make my day!
Thanks Inky!
I've read that various groups of primates are all pretty good at active learning, but there are real differences in the ability to notice what needs to be taught to an individual learner, and provide it. Something to do with really being able to appreciate the mind of another creature really being different. Apparently that is a much higher level function. I sure found that out looking for a chess tutor for my DS! Also, I notice how I've forgotten what I did or didn't tell DH, and then get irritated that he isn't aware of stuff I'm aware of.
Perhaps the idea is to have 'master teachers' travel around and access the child, and leave it to more regular teacher to do the teaching?
Just a thought...
Grinity
