The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-04-11

placed the school we'll. as to the teach
er.
1t may be that acquired cualific2-
tions should be considered before those
which came with the teacher at birth.
order in the qualifications of teachers
The teacher. by nature. leads all the
others, provided his tendencies are
right. Greatness will be lasting Il
guided by right tendencies. Otherwise
not permanent.
Are Shirtsishted.
Starting. then, with the natural
teacher. we must not lose sight of tn,
acquired qualifications. yet believe
that trustees. generally, are too apt to
see no further than the figures written
by the superintendent on the license.
which indicate the grades. Or they
allow themselves to be guided by rec
concentrations which must be read be-
tween the lines II all the conditions are
to be properly interpreted. For my
self. I must see a teacher and talk
with him or her and even then. mus,
sleep before my decision is given. I'M
less I am forced to decide upon the
spur of the moment. II Is q settled
fact that teachers must have acquired
qualifications, but Brother trustees.
certainly would have you look for nat
ural qualifications. They are price
less jewels and should be placed where
pupils wiz be benefited by coming in
contact With them. Fortunate. indeed.
is the pupil who has the privilege OF
being taught by great teacher. One
term with = great teacher will bear
more useful fruit than seven terms Of
ordinary. lifeless, machine grind.
The natural teacher seldom lacks a
strong personality. Such a teacher
has little trouble about discipline on
tho part Other pupils. The discipline
will be spontaneous. which is the only
true school discipline.
Teaohsrs Az Bern.
A naturalsteacher always has himsel:
under good control. splendid example
for pupils Manly patience will char
acterise the days work. Hustle and
push are qualities to be seen on the
part of this natural teacher. Quiet
energy characteristics his movements
and thinking. His papils imbibe al.
this and arc strsngthsosd>permansntly.
But. my brother trustees are saying.
all this is we'll enough, but why don't
you tell Us how to see.tiis great teach
err when he comes with his application
and seeks q position - teacher.
did not promise to do that, because
I can not tell with unfAiling certainty
under such circumstances, but 1t is no
bad thing to know how to see him in
the school room, and It = certainly tbs
better part Of discretion to keep him II
possible. when you find him.
A natural teacher usually comes
from a line of ancestors. some of WHOM
were noted teachers. A strong desire
to teach-a natural liking for the bust
ness. often points In the direction of I
good teacher. Energy and unconscious
care in speaking sometimes point il
the same direction. A forceful per
sonality on the part Of the teacher
points to success In the community al
we'll as in the school room. A grea
teacher is always q great lady or gen
tleman, and seldom fails on the socia
side.
Natural sociability on the part of tn,
teacher is one Of the essential element!
Of success. This sociability must b,
that Of lady or q gentleman. Pupils
and parents always recognize Thu
quality as the sign of q winner.
you plus this teacher with a good shar,