Foundation stones for learning
A good sports coach balances explicit instruction with opportunities for individual expression.
Crucially, what they observe during the times the players play informs the instruction. Observation is data - if it’s acted on.
The minor point I’m making here is that learning’s powerful when there’s instruction and an opportunity for the learner to make sense of it — active and purposeful contexts where their personality can shine through are best.
The major point I’m making here is that learning’s powerful when the relationship between the teacher and learner has as its foundation stones observation, attention, and care.