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In 1917 Elmer Redmond, superintendent of schools in Port Chester, New York, published this twelve-point portrait of the ideal teacher in the American School Board Journal:
Voice: should be well modulated, clear and winning with correct pronunciation and wide vocabulary.
Manners: should be that of cultured ladies and gentlemen.
Conduct: should possess a character indicated. by irreproachable actions reflecting high ideals and purposes.
Work habits: should be systematic, accurate, prompt, cheerful and masterful in thought and action.
Self Control: should reflect ease, poise and a judicial and thoughtful attitude.
Inspirational Force: should be strong in encouraging, thought-provoking, ambition-arousing, growth-promoting, and success-inspiring action.
Leadership: should be evident in all actions.
Executive Ability: should display initiative and resourceful action.
Cooperation: should be loyal, frank, kind, sympathetic, and helpful.
Common Sense: should display this in refusing to gossip, in conforming to the customs of the community...
This section contains 247 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) |
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