Author: Helen Churchill Candee

Publisher: Theclassics.Us

Published: 2013-09

Total Pages: 66

ISBN-13: 9781230264677

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1900 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER VIII TEACHING SCHOOL It seems not so very long ago that the indigent gentlewoman turned as naturally to schoolteaching as the sunflower turns to her god. The equipment required was a good education in all English branches, a bowing acquaintance with the French and German tongues, and temperamental adaptability for the work. With these qualifications, a woman could take up the occupation at any time in her life when the need pressed. Modern ways demand a different preparation; one so comprehensive that the would-be teacher must know from two to four years in advance that she is to teach. Of course I am alluding to teachers who are on salaries and not to those who conduct schools of their own. The latter class presupposes some capital for the venture, and will not be discussed until after the others. First and foremost, the woman who wishes to teach must possess or acquire the faculty of imparting knowledge. It is a special attainment by itself and is quite distinct from imbibing knowledge. A teacher must be in love with her work, in love with the studies she teaches, and with the pupils whom she instructs. Like most simple statements this is capable of a volume of amplification, but we leave it without further comment, as the index hand pointing to success. On making application for a position as teacher in a private school you are immediately asked the name of your alma mater. If you reply that you have not been to college at all, you are apt to be at once refused, which means that a college education is almost necessary to those who wish to teach. In public schools there is also a requirement, a diploma from a state normal school. A course at college is a great addition if it comes as a natural finish to an education, but it is...