The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-08-21
Observation-Disclosures TEACHING
Some Questions asked at Recent
Examination and the Answers
by Teachers.

Below are given some questions and
the answers as set forth by the County
Superintendent of schools of Garrett
county and the replies as given by the
teachers in the recent examinations for
teachers certificates. Each question
is followed by an answer given by the
applicants whose name Immediately fol-
lows the question, the subject being
Theory and Practice of Teaching"
OF what value is professional educa-
ton to the teacher?
Teaching Is a profession. This is an
age of specification. 1t is absolutely
essential to the teacher, if he is to be
successful, he must be specialist. The
problems of teaching are as numerous
and perpleXlng as in any other profess
sion and to cope with them successfully
special preparation is required. flames
?. Jacobs.
What are Thought provoking" uues-
tions? Give what you think is a good
method in questioning pupils during a
recitation?
Thought provoking questions are
questions asked IN such a way as to
make the pupil think of the subject in a
different way. During a recitation as
to the reason why, or how things occur
at different times and places. -
Elizabeth B. Leary.
Give as many reasons as you can for
using stories in a school room? Should
They're read or told? Give reasons.
Il think stories benefit because the
children enjoy them. They learn to
give their whole attention. They can
tell them to the school or at home and
and in that way gain power of express
sion. Any lesson can be taught to a
child by the right sort of story. Lessons
in obedience, punctuality, etc. Stories
portray beautiful thoughts to the
children. Eliza j. Smith
What is the value of busy seatwork?
Why should it be carefully planned?
"As a teacher adm maintaining order
it is very helpful. Trains pupils in the
handling and making of things. Avoids
much discomfort and trouble for the
children. 1t should be carefully planned
because if given at random the most
needed or most interesting work might
not be given the pupil, thus the desired
end would be defeated. - Marshall
Wolf.
Can you name specific instances of
changes in yourself. as a pupil or in
others, as a teacher, which justify you
in believing that the public schools are
fulfilling the aim of education?
Il believe it has caused me to be
more systematic in my work and in
creased my scope of efficiency. When
| have applied myself to my studies,
have been rapid in every instance. -
w. u. Cross.
How would you justify compulsory
attendance?
II would justify compulsory at
tendance by the facts that it is better
for the country if all children be educat-
ed it makes them better citizens, and
that it is better for their physical con-
dition if they are in school than if they
are at work or into mischief. john
H. Marvill
How do you account for the fact that
in some classes children seldom ask
questions?
I'm some classes the children are not
interested enough in their work to ask
questions. The teacher may overcome
this by arouslng their interest in some
way and lead up to what she is trying
to teach. - Carrie Lyon.
Why is it important that we arrange
our poetry, music and pictures with
reference to the season?
because If in harmony with nature
the subjects are more interesting, and II
is pleasant to sing and recte about what
YOU see all around you. Olive c.
Cramer.
What are the three 90 purposes of
the recitation?
First To test the pupil knowledge.
| Second To teach the pupil to express
himself. Third. To give ability to the
child. w. l.. Tucker.
What is the value of Trustees
Day" in the public schools of our coun-
| ty?
"Unites school work with the trus-
tees work Helps to secure the CO
operation of trustees and parents.
Arouses general interest among al
classes of people. Maud Nicholson.