Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-12-07
Suggestions to Teachers

Mr. Editor Permit me as a teacher TO Of
fcr through your columns a few practical sng-
gpstious TO my ftluw-teachers and their pupils,
looking to The orderly aud peaceful govern
nent Of The schools and 10 he harmony OF
heir mutual relations.
TEACHERS DUTIES TO THE Pupils.
TO know that The best school teaching is
always associated with the best school govern
ment aud hat school government consists in
having each pupil attend quietly and faithful
II 10 his opR business at his own desk which
is his place OF business
TO know that pupils true education is a
groUh consequent upon the proper exercise of
his faculties.
To make himself acquainted with the home
influences affecting the pupil
To make himself acq u inted with moral, in
| telectnal and physical nature OF his pupils,
aud to teach every one according to his nature
To inspire the pupil with enthusiasm in the
pursuit OF knowledge and to implant in him
aspirations for all aitainahle excellence.
To keep the pupils busy with school work,
and TO work the school in classes, according
TO the curriculum as nearly as is practicable
To attend 10 the proper position Of pupils
when sitting standing or moving in the school
room.
To teach his pupils how to study, not by
any farmula, but by the teachers individual
perception or discernment.
To talk in a natural tone Of voice
To commend pupils for earnest work.
To teach 'he virtues of industry, order, sys-
TEN, prompness punctuality and attention to
business, and the value Of time aad its i'm
pro ,emeut
To remember that children are children, and
need assistance in many ways but that the
most valuable work for a pupil is that which
be does for himself
To know that mistakes, blunders, neglect or
carelessuess on the teachers part are dsas-
trous 70 pupils and are most difficult to remedy.
To be ever thoughtful of the pupil future.
and to make all school work and discipline
such as will lie Of lasting service 10 him.
To keeR;pSrs8 happy, and remember that
what pupil qroles TO he is of more importance
than what he Tires TO kn0w.
TEACHERS DUTY TO HIMSELF
To use every effort to improve himself in
the science and art Of governing and teaching
a school.
To exercise q waichful care over every word
and act, teaching by example as by precept
To be systematic and melhodcal ia all his
work.
To be very cautious, careful and ciicum-
pect 10 every thing he does and says 10 the
presence Of his pupils
To talk little and in "a natural tone Of voice
but do much in school.
To rely upon bis own tact skill, energy and
devotion TO his work.
To be at his post in time, or never be lardy
To give his individual attention 10 school
duties, never reading books, making out re-
ports or writing letters during school hours
tn speak The English Language in us purity.
both before his pupils and to all with whom
be comes in contact.
To feel An honest pride 10 his school, aud a
determination TO make it take high rank
To endeavor TO secure the confidence and
cooperation Of parents in bis efforts to benefit
their children
To know that dispassionate conversation
with parent will almost invariably convince
him that you are pursuing the correct course
with his child.
PUPILS DUTY-IF not OBSERVED VOLUNTARILY
TO BE ENFORCED BY PARENTS.
To observe and obey the rules and regula-
tons Of the school.
To be prompt and regUlar in his attendance
at school. Oh that parents would appreciate
the annoyance to The teacher of irreguLar at
tendance upon school Of their children
To be obedient and respectful to parents and
teachers and may every parent who reads
this remember that child will not only not