Thus a gospel doctrine teacher who is a convert will likely be more sensitive to converts in the class, but the BIC-er will inadvertantly forget that there are some who do not have the same knowledge base.

There are examples of this in all aspects of life, not just church. And of course, some people are more talented at noticing the needs of others and their situations.

So I think JM has a point about human awareness in general. I think most teachers would feel bad if they realised their oversight, and want to do their best, so it would be nice if their was a tactful and non-hurtful way to introduce this as a priority in their teaching style.

Gospel Doctrine is not Gospel Essentials. At the same time your response does confuse me a little. You make the claim about the “little I know” and yet you feel comfortable not sustaining (your other blog)and you are at ease criticizing Gospel doctrine teachers.
I understand your frustration with respect to some teaching methods, but I can assure you that no one is more frustrated than the teacher themselves. They go home every week knowing how inadequate their teaching is.
That does not remove the responsibility that you have as the Priesthood holder in your home, with the degree of awareness that you have, to increase your study and level of understanding, so that your wife feels enriched, and not motivated to escape Church every few weeks.
I’m not saying this to be hypercritical of you, but rather to assist in making you aware that others have travelled that same road you are on. Some looked inside and changed, others continued to blame others for their dissatisfaction with the Church and the way it runs and became observers, not enjoying the rich blessing that comes from being involved.

If you read my entire post, you would have noticed that I indeed do use what little knowledge I have to try to teach her and fill in the blanks.

Regarding what’s going on inside of me, do we really want to get into that again?

The point I’m trying to make is this. If we are a missionary minded church, hoping to bring non-believers into the fold, why do we give them so little consideration in our meetings and classes?

While I simpathise with your wife, I wonder why you would use that as an excuse to stay away from Church, rather than using your knowledge to teach her. I don’t think a gospel doctrine teacher has the responsibility to always fill in the blanks. . . it just might be more a reflection of what’s going on inside you.