El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-11-30

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pected, And yet some parents VIII
faiI 10 Inquire about the growth
mental, moral and phyalpah Of
their children who are going TO
school, The teacher has Q right
TO expect that the parents will co
onerate by keeping a watchful eye
qh pupils In their growing perloa.
Such was the point made by Carroll
Gardner Pearse, president OF 2 state
Normal school, OF Milwaukee,, WIS, n
delivering his first Of q series Of al
dresses this morning. He spoke 70
the school patrons section Of the New
Mexico Educational association, and
there was a large attendance at the
Scottish Rite cathedral auditorium as
the distinguished educator was introS
duced by BonifacIo Montoya, Of Albu-
auerdue, in the absence OF Rabbi
Noise Bergman. Prof. Pearse's topic
was "Parents and Teachers; What
They Have q Right to Expect from
Each Other
In beginning his address, the speak
err told OF his knowledge of New Mexir
co, CLEANED from several visits to the
state, and from long association with
prominent New Mexico educators. He
said that a few years ago he had voted
for d resolution in the national con-
venti0n held in San Francisco fayoT-
ing statehood for New Mexico to- "
this state in advancing along educar
tionaa lines. He e~0mplimented the
audience in turning out in such large
numbers. saying usually q school pat
rons' section is not well attended as
the parents have to stay at home to
look after their children. III
Discussing his subject. Prof. Pearse
said nothing Il Interfering SO much
with the progress of city schools to-
day as the lack Of a definition OF the
limits Of the sphere of such schools,
when these limits are accurately de,
fined,' he added. THE schools Of the
United States will move forward like
vegetation in the spring. For % years
/ have worked as a city school super
intendent aAd.I know the difficulties
which are driving good men out Of the
school business to save their self re-
spect."
Discussing what a community has a
right to expect of its teachers, tho
speaker said:
FIRST Of all, I'd say, 1t should ex-
pect personality, courage In a teacher.
John Locke said of a tutors qualifica-
ton: Let him first be a man, ana
no doubt he meant a manly mah, able
to stand squarely on his feet. The col
orless teacher, who tries to offend no
one, regardless of costs, is bound to
sacrifice his pupils. Let the boy OF
girl who takes hts teacher al a model
have character for his example.
Good Health Demanded
"The community has a right to ex-
pect that the teacher shall possess
good health. There are some fine,
rare spirits in weak bodies; there are
some who, suffering pain, are worth
more than others enjoying buoyani
health, but generally speaking. the
teacher should be healthy. Health Ii
largely a matter within our own
grasp, acquired by going after 1t By
conserving it when we have It. The
teacher should come into the class
room with sound nerves, the result Of
sufficient, sleep. so that he or she will
not be distracted by innervation. No
athlete would think of going into the
prize fighters ring when he was oui
Of condition. And the baseball player
as well as other players In the spec
tacular game Of life. must fail wher
there is lack of headwork. One mus
be in good trim, must be fit, II sue
cess is to be achieved in sport or IN
work.
."The most valuable part of the worl
OF a teacher is something for which
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Bile; he may do the right thing formal
". and vet fall short, / refer to TIKI
demand he should make for quality II
this pupils work, High quality Of per
Torrance must be expected Of boil
teacher and pupil. This element o
quality is a good deal dixie character
like breeding. II is dependent on
conception of duties. insist that
personal interest in students must b
demanded Of the teacher. but there Il
too much temptation nowadays t
treat a class as a unit.
8.r Teacher as Citizen
1.-THE community has the right to ex
poet it's teacher to be a citizen. Tha
teacher who leaves his school, hi
place of work to spend the week-eni
elsewhere, misses the opportunity 0
getting into close touch with his pr
Npiis and their families, I think III,
ideal condition is where the teache
has his own house to live in a gardel
to tend. and the assurance of tenur'
of office.
THE teacher who is not cohcerneI
with the important conditions Of hi
community is lacking IN his duty. H
should be interested in the physfca
surroundings. the normal atmosphere
in the living conditions and in tn
habits of the people who mtngle Wit
hts pupils, All Of these things right
are of concern to the teacher.
What Teacher Expects
Turning to the other side Of his sui
ject, what the teacher has a right t
expect Of the community, Prof. Pears
said; First Of all. the teacher has
right to expect a belief in the school
and the school system. He should 6
into a community and find the supper
OF the school given not in a erudgin
manner. We live in a democracy, hu
there are many influences tending I
develop classes. Our economic III
tends TO separate us into classes an
wo need something to keep US NOR
in touch with each other The schOs