New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-02
HINTS TO NORMAL TEACHERS.
THE REQUISITES FOR SUCCESS AND THE
COST OF PREPARATION.
MISS LUCY A. yENpEs TELLS HOW WOMEN MAJ
EFT rurNsrI.Yrs TO TEACH. AND WHAT
ARE THE DUTIES AND REWARDS
or THE PROFESSION.

OF THE PROFESSION
"What Is roadster" Character first. for she who
IN 10 mould character must possess It, THIS emoooies
such qualities as integrity. accuracy. punctuaty.
self-control. cheer courage patience and dozens of
The minor lights which illuminate the personality
and make a magne; of the teacher
Education comes next; but not all. nor nearly ALL
of It is to be gained from books or al schooi.
Some OF It must be so acquired but TINS must I've
added TO- supplemented and enriched by oose''a-
,ion exnerience and contact with Ne-places. people
and things A high school and normal schooi tram
ing will put into systematic order that "hch mas
been already gained. will broaden the horizon ana
help TO level up" high IDEAL The more time
that can be given TO study the better, out ITO one
need despair OF doing good work as teacher even
if college and university degrees are unknown
Health Is the next important factor for success as
a teacher. and this must be built up; pet'ea ana
Caressed II weak and looked after IN points OF ar
breathing and ventiaton-dress diet. bathing eN-
ercise rest and recreation. Each Of these needs at
tention and in detail. Headaches. backaches dys-
pepsia etc. should be unknown TO the teachcr Wio
must meet ana iace ptonios b % nothers Mace in
a measure. and OFTEN that of doctor pastor ana
Teaching makes a great drain on vitality. and
teachers need good food in large quantities; easy
eigh; hours of sleep on good bed III DARK quiet
Common,sense is an absolute requirement in the
disposition of successful teacher ana SaSr sns
nas hat We're she has not
ffnon,sense 10 apply and adapt them she will find
think for yourself and to use common-sense in all
your work. This includes tact courtesy and
p""'' COST OF TRAINING.
The cost o. preparation depends upon where that
preparation is made Here there is a Normal Train
ing College for Girls. presided over by Dr. Thomas
Hunter and free the public. or at least to such
rs can pass the entrance examination For the girl
who has a home in NewYork where she will not
have 10 pay board and II carfare is not necessary
expense. the cost will depend upon the amount she
mus, spend for clothing and incidentals. Good
board with rooms can be had low as 50 a week
for those who have no home here, and the course
will occupy three four years dependent upon the
sirl's ability. 1870, 49,,
This State has a dozen State normal col
leges. They situated at Oswego, Albany, BROCK
onta, NewPaltz. Jamaica, etc. where the tuition.
textbooks etc. are free and the nHns as
testimony of ability In most places, althougn some
eer ses have wi m H aEi
own are. by teachers training classes III
The county institutes and county normal SCHOOLS
held from one 10 six weeks annually In most states
least that is their mission. If teacher wants TO
climb. the ways and means are many. the open ooofs
think the great tendency of the city teachers to-
way of seif-hep along the lines Of study but in the
case of the young and the inexperienced girl this Is
Co slowly Study for a term or year: then stop
What you need. and then, &c, back TO pick up the
years study with added intelligence
AS TO SALARIES.
"salary?" That depends. II you begin in a coun-
try district in the summer you may have TO take as
low as 50 a week: in the winter that same school
will be likely to pay about s.. possibly as high as
SO. From this point the salary ranges all the way
up 10 SIS in the country and higher in some cities
although the grade teacher who is doing hrst-year
work anywhere need not be alarmed over any pros
NJ rnu1
the world reckons wealth Promotion and price de-
pend more upon the individual than upon set cond-
lions have p knoS s 3 Wesr 10 Make yousef m
dispensable anywhere and price will never be an
Work in the private schools is usually easier and
There are few situations where greater helpless
ness is felt where one is more al sea without com
asS s ;he yonr graduate who for the first time
finds herself face 10 face with from thirty 10 Sixty
active typical young Americans. Heretofore she
has had behind her the critic teacher, while before
her were the well-bred children of the model
our own \" city Normal College gave Weeks OF this
work during the last year OF the co1Tse one
the wind in the face Of this ,le kinsdom OF res
M How Sse heh Shall go work? What is The
steps TO be taken which shall draw her nearer 10
First-I would say practise the fine art Of adapta-
lion Fit your work and working manner 10 the
Go fbese what they may Don't climb imaginary
ladders in reach up after stars 70 rumble
Them light is plain talow-dp. Don't be toe highly
Staining OF the average child-for you VII find
yourself dealing with averages much oftener thal
with prodgies. The precocious are less In need or
your help anyway than is the common child. Use
common-sense and avoid extremes. ...>
Don't give much thought to your personal dig :
& Mos! S Us Of pave ana bea no
tective in this line than the average young Ameri-
Ter get rid OF that which has TO be advertised In
order 70 keep + in fun fSp 6S p ai
thence with human nature, rather than waste 100
95 giEn on y6Sr dsnne
love for and enthusiasm in It Put your best into It
Won Won viii not need to plead for your dignity
Third-Take counsel of experience. Don't for one
ana even with high honors. you are going 70 steer
clear Of trouble even hoqgh s you % ha N
ordinary events Of your work. You Will md the
so the ano asSs Judge fer yourself rather than
best for you under special or given circumstances
Get your general principles from e eve ana ana
rl:cation yourself. You know the individual needs
o. your class or iSh99 an H HT 6 one else can @
you them II you have do1e fs1iI spg snS
Fourth~Avoid Unpleasant criticism Of your pa
ss9a YSpT IN SUSIE grows wSa
feeds upon and pHoc reneaTsa is rn y nS
even at the risk Of losing your official head
Flfth-Learn all that Is possible about your Pupils
ms 70 heredity environment. character and its
causes and then train Accordingly. Your full duty
is not done when the lessons Il the day have been
developed. You must put each child In the way OF
making the most OF himself and OF his oppor
This covers larger ground than even the broadcast
curriculum. but Is the minimum limitation which
Won should allow yourself at the outset. And you
will often find yourself tempted 10 give TOO much at
tention 10 the black sheep" Of your fold. Guard.
watch and feed them all carefully wisely and low
ingly--but don't rob Peter 10 pay Paul
HOW To KEEP Up
And. finally. look out for yourself financially. So
cially spiritually mentally. physically II you find
any part OF your nature suffering because Of your
work change IT, or change something In the work