Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Listen to this episode to learn Andrew Pudewa’s history of training with Dr. Shinichi Suzuki and how Andrew recognized in Dr. Webster’s Structure and Style® methodology a kind of Suzuki Method™ for English composition. Based on modeling and imitation, a sequential development of techniques, periodic review of composition structures, and an emphasis on mastery prior to progression, Dr. Webster’s writing program was a near perfect implementation of Dr. Suzuki’s philosophy of education.
Referenced Materials
• “In Retrospect: Heroes of Providence.” (iew.com/support/resource/resource-articles/in-retrospect)
• However Imperfectly: Lessons Learned from Thirty Years of Teaching (iew.com/hi) by Andrew Pudewa
• Transcript of Podcast Episode 531 (storage.googleapis.com/iew-public-production/files/podcast/fileattachment/E531_Transcript052726.pdf)
If you have questions for Andrew, send them to podcast@IEW.com (https://iew.commailto:podcast@IEW.com)
Perhaps your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA).
If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or info@IEW.com (https://iew.commailto:info@IEW.com)
Listen to this episode to learn Andrew Pudewa’s history of training with Dr. Shinichi Suzuki and how Andrew recognized in Dr. Webster’s Structure and Style® methodology a kind of Suzuki Method™ for English composition. Based on modeling and imitation, a sequential development of techniques, periodic review of composition structures, and an emphasis on mastery prior to progression, Dr. Webster’s writing program was a near perfect implementation of Dr. Suzuki’s philosophy of education.
Referenced Materials
• “In Retrospect: Heroes of Providence.” (iew.com/support/resource/resource-articles/in-retrospect)
• However Imperfectly: Lessons Learned from Thirty Years of Teaching (iew.com/hi) by Andrew Pudewa
• Transcript of Podcast Episode 531 (storage.googleapis.com/iew-public-production/files/podcast/fileattachment/E531_Transcript052726.pdf)
If you have questions for Andrew, send them to podcast@IEW.com (https://iew.commailto:podcast@IEW.com)
Perhaps your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA).
If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or info@IEW.com (https://iew.commailto:info@IEW.com)
