In a message dated 8/3/06 1:41:58 PM, lollark@xxxxxxx writes: > Let me try again--I am not denigrating the importance of knowing the > standard. It is the foundation. However, as an educator I realize that > there are > many learning styles. There is not ONE way to learn. When I teach I give > reading assignments for those whose primary style is word based. I present > examples to those who learn by metaphor. I use power point to illustrate the > words in the text in different format. We use films and personal experience > to > give examples of key concepts. The overlap helps all students understand > more quickly and more thoroughly. I believe this same theoretical model is > true for learning the conformation of dogs as well. What works BEST for you > may > not be the most effective for someone else. > Dr. Karen Lollar > Good topic Karen, I would suggest our judges hop on this subject. Just what do you tic off in your minds eye as you judge a dog in the ring. What is your procedure. If we could get a list of ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2006. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - URL temporarily deleted due to AOL issues ============================================================================