Originally Posted by RAT 5
A misunderstanding of 'teach themselves'. What I meant is a training situation where the instructor has given a thorough briefing and guidance to a student, allowed them to practice, they've achieved solid understanding and then you tweak it a little. They apply what they have learnt to handle the new slightly altered scenario on their own initiative and then comes the "ah ha" moment and the clouds lift.
My friend ... from your lips to God's ears! … and thanks for the clarification.