Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-08-19
The School Teacher.


knowledge, skill, heart, power, will
power, good eyes and ears, common
sense and moral character. In addi-
ton, it is necessary that the teacher
have the cooperation of school Off
GERS and patrons, and that the school
house and surrounding be conductive
toward good success. OF all the ele-
ments, seven in number, enumerated
above, perhaps none is more general
~ misunderstood than common sense
DR.. White says it is not a sense COM
mon to all people, but sense in COM
mon things. It is one Of the most I'M
common things in the world. Again,
while knowledge is, without doubt,
the most essential requisite of the
teacher, skill is just as necessary, as
since without skill, knowledge cannot
be practically applied. To recapitu-
late, teachers should have profound
scholarship, they should be in SYM
pathy with their work, and be skill
full in imparting their knowledge to
the minds of children.
How should the teacher act in the
presence Of her pupils the first day of
school? She should produce a good
impression. The language should be
mild, but interesting. There should
be no show of superiority in power or
knowledge. The teacher should ar
range so as to obtain their confidence
and respect, holding at the same time
deep interest for the instruction of
those placed in her charge.
What should be the programme for
the first day at school?
Furnish something from the begin
ming that will interest; establish Or
der in every movement; inquire how
studies have formerly been arranged
and how conducted. Mention the
great principle of order, as though
other rules were far inferior. Do not
impose upon the pupils st1pulatlons
that this shall or that shall not be
done. Be moderate in demands, but
= impress upon their minds the neces.
sity of walking and studying in an or.
derby manner, and Of keeping the
school-room pleasant and quiet.
Can teacher be successful in
teaching without studying the pupils
lessons? No. Not even a primer les
son should be attempted without care
full, previous preparation on the part
Of the teacher.
First, look through the lesson rap
idly, to discover the thought that the
selection expresses. Be able to give
an illustration or suggestion that will
emphasize the thought when the les
son is read. Try to take the child!
point of view in deciding where thu
hard" places are, in order to hell
the children to help themselves owe
such places.
What should be the attitude of tn
teacher towards her pupils? Thu
teacher should never act cross, irrit
:: able and unsympathetic. The teache
that is cross and unpleasant will new
er succeed as a teacher no matte
how favorable the conditions are 9th
erwise. The teacher should be mas
ter of the situation, courteous an
dignified, firm, natural, physicall
we'll, progressive, up-to-date, devoted
prepared, just, tactful and kind.
Wake up school teacher! It is tim
for you to be improving your oppo1
tunities. Wash up! Keep up! Wor
up! Brace up! Brush up! Loo
up! Three things a teacher mus
have to succeed:
LIST. Learning. If you lack this, 6
to college and read good books. 2n'
Piety. If you lack this, pray earnes
ly to God for it. Bird. Common sens
If you lack this neither man nor Go
can help you.
My next subject will be, Beauty (