The Clock Principle

The Clock Principle is a method of teaching, which was developed by Edmund K. Parker, to help the student to visually imagine the directions which he is to follow. Imagine that there is a huge clock that has been painted on the floor in the middle of the room.  Now picture yourself standing in the center of that clock.  12 o'clock is in front of you, 6 o'clock behind you, 9 o'clock to your left and 3 o'clock to your right.  Also think of the different 45-degree angles, such as 1:30, 4:30, 7:30, and 10:30.