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Is it not true that this latent consciousness begins to shew itself in your teaching ;
that you falter and speak less positively , and that your scholar who shews
curious acuteness in discerning whether you are speaking from a full mind or not
finds ...
Is it not true that this latent consciousness begins to shew itself in your teaching ;
that you falter and speak less positively , and that your scholar who shews
curious acuteness in discerning whether you are speaking from a full mind or not
finds ...
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A good fund of animal spirits puts the teacher at once into sympathetic rapport
with his pupils , because it shews them that seriousness of purpose need not
mean dulness , and that the possession of learning is not incompatible with a true
...
A good fund of animal spirits puts the teacher at once into sympathetic rapport
with his pupils , because it shews them that seriousness of purpose need not
mean dulness , and that the possession of learning is not incompatible with a true
...
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It is wellknown that the men and women most influential in the school - room are
those who know how to share the enjoyment of their scholars in the playground ;
who at least do not frown at children ' s play , but shew an interest in it ...
It is wellknown that the men and women most influential in the school - room are
those who know how to share the enjoyment of their scholars in the playground ;
who at least do not frown at children ' s play , but shew an interest in it ...
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... all departments ; but when this foundation has been secured , it is a great part
of education especially in the higher classes , to shew what may be done now
and then by a resolute and steady devotion to a particular department of work .
... all departments ; but when this foundation has been secured , it is a great part
of education especially in the higher classes , to shew what may be done now
and then by a resolute and steady devotion to a particular department of work .
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On the contrary such association is well calculated to break down foolish
prejudice , to furnish the best kind of intellectual stimulus , and to shew the
scholar his true place in the world in which he has to play his part . This principle
is already ...
On the contrary such association is well calculated to break down foolish
prejudice , to furnish the best kind of intellectual stimulus , and to shew the
scholar his true place in the world in which he has to play his part . This principle
is already ...
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