A specific method of teaching, where (a) move(s) and/or concept(s) of a Base Move is/are related in some way to an otherwise dissimilar entity for the purpose of articulation, clarification, and/or efficiency of conveying information.

Inflected Form(s):

Analogies (plural)

Comments:

The analogy method of teaching is employed by instructorsto convey information by associating that information to other more common information in the world.

The analogy method of teaching is sometimes employed to teach students of a specific profession by relating Kenpo specific information to information in that profession, thus allowing the student to relate unfamiliar information to familiar information.

There are many "standard" Kenpo analogies that are passed down from instructor to student.

This method of teaching lends itself to conveying concepts, theories, rules, and principles - just as easily as movement.

Example(s):

A typical scenario of an instructor teaching utilizing the analogy method of teaching would be:

a.The instructor would have the intent to convey some information to (a) student(s)

b.The instructor would execute or explain the moveand/or concept to the student(s)

c.The instructor would then re-explain the moveand/or concept to the student(s) along with the analogy

Synonym(s):

Comparative Analysis

Related Definition(s):

Instructor, Student

Related Term(s):

By-the-Numbers, Phonetics of Motion, Short Story