Who’s the Teacher? Who’s the Student?

A Workshop on Enhancing your Learning and Growth in Private Practice

In this workshop, we will explore how our students represent the lessons we need to learn as Alexander Technique teachers. It is often said in our community that our students are our teachers, meaning they teach us to inhibit, to stay connected to the means-whereby, and to stay conscious of our own use. 

I see another level to this idea. Over the course of my time in private practice, I have experienced students coming into my studio for reasons intimately connected with my learning and growth as an Alexander Technique teacher, and as a small business owner.

I have found that students can fall into one of five categories:

– suitable student
– unsuitable student
– bread & butter student
– ideal student
– challenging student

We will explore the characteristics of these categories and teachers will be invited to share their stories – both successful and challenging – that involve these types of students and their corresponding lessons. You will be invited to see your practice as a laboratory for your learning and growth, and how your students are the agents for that growth. 

This clearer picture will provide insight into how your business and teaching skill are progressing, and help you identify the clues that are already there, pointing you toward the changes you need to make in order to have more profit, satisfaction and joy in your professional life. 

I look forward to meeting you and sharing our teaching experiences!