How does your school handle the timing of curriculum and promotions? At one school I am aware of, all students learn techniques and forms/sets (based on belt rank) at the same rate over a cycle system. Thus, all students are prompted at the same rate. While this is efficient for the school, it also presents some challenges. Namely, students who learn slower may struggle with the material, but are promoted anyway and move on to new material they may not be ready for. Conversely, students who learn faster get frustrated because the are "held back" by the calendar and get the same promotion as a student who is less skilled.
Is this a common approach? Or do you see a more individual approach when a student is taught new material and promoted when they are ready?
Is this a common approach? Or do you see a more individual approach when a student is taught new material and promoted when they are ready?