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forth some fundamental considera-
tions for this purposes
Means OF Teaching CftiEenscllp

forth some fundamental considera-
tions for this purpose.
Means OF Teaching CftiEensclIp
L. Through training in good man
ners and Notwithstanding such es
sential qualities OF character as.
Politeness. kindness. hospitality
obedience. reverence. respect. eour-
age. honesty and fair dealing, low
atty. patriotism. co-opera ton, open
mindedness. love OF tho beautiful
good Will. gratitude.
Z. through training In such civic
virtues as health. seIf-support. and
generosity; worthy use OF leisure
time; active interest in political af-
iairs and government reeognitjon
ana selection OF leadership.
8. Through The observance Of sns
ciaI American days-commeinora
Ing great events in our history.
= Through the study OF the lives
u great American men and women.
o. Through the daily practice of
good citizenship In every school ex-
ercise and activity.
Note; Growth in the qualities
OF citizenship cannot be secured
alone by the setting apart of a par
ticular period or time for the prac-
tlce or these qualities. citizenship
IS not an activity separate from
other activities any more than hon
a "a "a 4.
rather the quality or character of
all our life activities The measure
OF our citizenship ia the degree In
which We are intelligently unselhsh
and socially mindful In ali we do
Bonser: "Citixenship and the curri-
culum"-192o.
g. Through tho personality and
example OF the teacher herself
Opportunities for Teaching Citizen
ship
/. Morning exercises and talks
Morning exercises may drop into
drowsy routine; they may be sig
nincant events in the school" Use
them occasionally for spirited, In
spring discussions OF great events,
great persons. splendid virtues.
2. Reading literature and story
telling. All children love stories,
and. IL properly selected, will drink
| them in-moral and all. "A moral
alone Is sharp and bitter as sals
without soup. but moral shaken
| and stirred Into a genuinely good
SELF appreciates"
plays celebration of anniversaries,
birthdays Of 81 eat men. etc.
4. In connection with history and
goography-such as the heroic vir-
tues OF pioneers In their march and
| across a hostile continent, the eff
forts OF our valiant forefathers 10
bless US with free institutions
schools. etc; the devotion of tbs
scientist pressing through dark
problems to the light of knewledge
like Laseer In Cuba resoiutei,
laying down bis life that yellow
fever might be conquered forever;
the biood-stained toll of Iaborers in
mines and tunnels to make oul
progress swift. Every advance has
been won only by courage. sacrifice.
cooperation.
5. In teaching civics and duties
OF ship-yuch as instruction
in the form OF our government and
in the rights. privileges and re
sponsibiiities OF citizenship. We
cannot afford to have Indifferent
ignorant. prejudiced or corrupt citi-
zens.
6. Ethical (moraD training-in-
GLIDING instruction and practice In
tho essential virtues of good citi-
zenship as enumerated above. I'M
less ethical instruction Is carried
over into ethical action. II Is worse
than useless Make the spirit or
good will grow by service. Remem-
Der the motto OF international ro-
tary: He Fronts Most Who Serves
Best"
Z. Incidental teaching: Very often
the best occasions for instilllng
moral lessons and principles OF good
citizenship come through some In
cident In school or the community.
Sometimes a word in connection
with some passing event viii be
more effective than many formal
lessonS Timely Incidental teaChtu y