Lectures on Teaching Delivered in the University of Cambridge During the Lent Term, 1880 |
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... becomes a teacher as he becomes a swimmer , not by talking about it , but by going into the water and learning to keep his head above the surface . Experience it is true is a good school , but the fees are high , and the course is apt ...
... becomes a teacher as he becomes a swimmer , not by talking about it , but by going into the water and learning to keep his head above the surface . Experience it is true is a good school , but the fees are high , and the course is apt ...
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... become something more than a mere pedant ; to know the rules and formulae of his art , and at the same time to estimate them at their true value , it is to his University that he ought to look for guidance ; and it is from his ...
... become something more than a mere pedant ; to know the rules and formulae of his art , and at the same time to estimate them at their true value , it is to his University that he ought to look for guidance ; and it is from his ...
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... becomes here specially needful to enquire not only what is the character of the work to be done , but what manner of men and women they should be Ample and accurate knowledge of the thing taught . who Qualifications of the ideal Teacher.
... becomes here specially needful to enquire not only what is the character of the work to be done , but what manner of men and women they should be Ample and accurate knowledge of the thing taught . who Qualifications of the ideal Teacher.
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... becomes unable to understand fully the difficulties experienced by others who are receiving knowledge for the first ... becoming capable of new and unexpected applica- tions to the needs and to the business of life . There Extra ...
... becomes unable to understand fully the difficulties experienced by others who are receiving knowledge for the first ... becoming capable of new and unexpected applica- tions to the needs and to the business of life . There Extra ...
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... become a great misfortune to a teacher , and lead to consequences he may regret all his life . And I have known those who , having chosen the vo- cation of a teacher and being at the same time aware of their own infirmity in this ...
... become a great misfortune to a teacher , and lead to consequences he may regret all his life . And I have known those who , having chosen the vo- cation of a teacher and being at the same time aware of their own infirmity in this ...
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