What Others Are Saying About My Bridge Classes!!
My Teaching Philosophy
I believe you learn from “doing”. The best teaching involves experiential learning which relies heavily upon student participation. You’ll be taught a short mini-lesson and then the rest of your two-hour class will be dedicated to playing four to six deals using bidding, play and/or defense on each hand. We feel the job of a teacher should be as a facilitator, giving you the most time possible to actually play hands. Read a few reviews I’ve received recently:
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“There are bridge sharks who can play the game but Rebecca Shafer is a gifted teacher who will take you by the hand, guide you in learning the intricacies of this enduring card game AND have fun while learning. Besides her encyclopedic knowledge of the game, she has a repertoire of clever pneumonic tricks and sayings to help you remember. Her lessons are structured methodically – a gourmet meal served in small, digestible bites so you can savor every morsel without becoming overwhelmed, feel accomplished and not discouraged, and have terrific fun. You will meet some of the nicest people in her classes because she sets a tone of respect, embodies kindness and tolerance, and will not abide rudeness. Where else can you laugh and have fun while training your brain? She is a thorough professional, committed to spreading the joy in her craft and has my highest recommendation. – Deborah D., Bethesda
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