Hello,
What is the best way to approach if you are assigned to an instructor who does not have a good fit with your personality?
In my culture, I grew up having been taught to always respect the teachers (instructors are teachers, IMO), and to listen very carefully to what they have to say.
At last event, when my instructor started yelling, making rude comments, and being impatient, I did nothing but saying, "I am sorry." I did not like the way he taught (too aggressive and impatient), and it did not make me feel comfortable driving the car. As a novice, although I tried my best, I was not familiar with a lot of the lines. However, it seemed that he did not understand why I could not follow his instructions, and kept blaming on my ability. In some ways, it ruined my track event.
I am sure that some students may like an aggressive style of instructing. However, that is not the style in which I can advance and develop my skills. Most importanly, it takes the fun away from driving at the track. I am sure that finding the perfect instructor will not always happen. However, I do not want this to happen again.
So my question is, if I am assigned to an instructor who I did not feel comfortable after the first run, what is the best way to appraoch this problem without offending the assigned instructor? After all, we are all there to have a good time, and enjoy the day. I would not want to create an enemy.
P.S. Most of my events are with BMWCCA, and not every instructor is familiar with NSX.
What is the best way to approach if you are assigned to an instructor who does not have a good fit with your personality?
In my culture, I grew up having been taught to always respect the teachers (instructors are teachers, IMO), and to listen very carefully to what they have to say.
At last event, when my instructor started yelling, making rude comments, and being impatient, I did nothing but saying, "I am sorry." I did not like the way he taught (too aggressive and impatient), and it did not make me feel comfortable driving the car. As a novice, although I tried my best, I was not familiar with a lot of the lines. However, it seemed that he did not understand why I could not follow his instructions, and kept blaming on my ability. In some ways, it ruined my track event.
I am sure that some students may like an aggressive style of instructing. However, that is not the style in which I can advance and develop my skills. Most importanly, it takes the fun away from driving at the track. I am sure that finding the perfect instructor will not always happen. However, I do not want this to happen again.
So my question is, if I am assigned to an instructor who I did not feel comfortable after the first run, what is the best way to appraoch this problem without offending the assigned instructor? After all, we are all there to have a good time, and enjoy the day. I would not want to create an enemy.
P.S. Most of my events are with BMWCCA, and not every instructor is familiar with NSX.