The Massachusetts Teacher: A Journal of School and Home Education, Volume 6S. Coolidge, 1853 - Education |
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... becomes specific and peculiar in its rela- tion to many callings in life ; and every one , we think , will de- cide that in regard to the business of teaching , it is a necessary and primary qualification . Its limits and methods ...
... becomes specific and peculiar in its rela- tion to many callings in life ; and every one , we think , will de- cide that in regard to the business of teaching , it is a necessary and primary qualification . Its limits and methods ...
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... become confirmed in their own rudeness by his example . Some regard for dress , even , is most important . We are , we confess , no great admirers of those who are careless in this respect ; and still less do we respect those who affect ...
... become confirmed in their own rudeness by his example . Some regard for dress , even , is most important . We are , we confess , no great admirers of those who are careless in this respect ; and still less do we respect those who affect ...
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... becomes the object of unmiti- gated disgust . There is , we say , in teaching , such a tendency . This ten- dency brings with it no necessity , however . It can be easily resisted . To do this successfully the teacher must grow intel ...
... becomes the object of unmiti- gated disgust . There is , we say , in teaching , such a tendency . This ten- dency brings with it no necessity , however . It can be easily resisted . To do this successfully the teacher must grow intel ...
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... become man of taste and letters . In fact , we think it both the duty and the privilege of every teacher to be such ; and unless we greatly mistake , it will be found true on careful examination , that those teachers . who are doing the ...
... become man of taste and letters . In fact , we think it both the duty and the privilege of every teacher to be such ; and unless we greatly mistake , it will be found true on careful examination , that those teachers . who are doing the ...
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... engraven on the memory ; even that which seems to be heedlessly read over in childhood , is , by the memory's aid , the subject of careful thought in future years ; and in very many instances , becomes part 14 THE MASSACHUSETTS TEACHER .
... engraven on the memory ; even that which seems to be heedlessly read over in childhood , is , by the memory's aid , the subject of careful thought in future years ; and in very many instances , becomes part 14 THE MASSACHUSETTS TEACHER .
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Page 231 - TO him who in the love of nature holds Communion with her visible forms, she speaks A various language; for his gayer hours She has a voice of gladness, and a smile And eloquence of beauty, and she glides Into his darker musings, with a mild And healing sympathy, that steals away Their sharpness, ere he is aware.
Page 154 - O'ER wayward childhood wouldst thou hold firm rule, And sun thee in the light of happy faces ; Love, Hope, and Patience, these must be thy graces, And in thine own heart let them first keep school.
Page 385 - And saw within the moonlight in his room, Making it rich, and like a lily in bloom, An angel writing in a book of gold. Exceeding peace had made Ben Adhem bold, And to the presence in the room he said, "What writest thou?" The vision raised its head, And with a look made of all sweet accord, Answered, "The names of those who love the Lord.
Page 184 - His hair is crisp, and black, and long, His face is like the tan ; His brow is wet with honest sweat, He earns whate'er he can, And looks the whole world in the face, For he owes not any man.
Page 340 - ... to impress on the minds of children and youth committed to their care and instruction the principles of piety, justice, and a sacred regard to truth, love to their country, humanity and universal benevolence, sobriety, industry and frugality, chastity, moderation and temperance, and those other virtues which are the ornament of human society, and the basis upon which a republican constitution is founded...
Page 385 - The angel wrote, and vanished. The next night It came again with a great wakening light, And showed the names whom love of God had blessed, And lo!
Page 235 - It shall be the duty of the president, professors, and tutors of the University at Cambridge and of the several colleges, of all preceptors and teachers of academies, and of all other instructors of youth, to exert their best endeavors to impress on the minds of children and youth committed to their care and instruction the principles of piety and justice and a sacred regard to truth ; love of their country, humanity, and universal benevolence; sobriety, industry, and frugality; chastity, moderation,...
Page 168 - Reason is the life of the law, nay, the common law itself is nothing else but reason...
Page 73 - ... to hawk, to hunt, to play at tennis, and all pastimes generally which be joined with labour used in open place, and on the daylight, containing either some fit exercise for war, or some pleasant pastime for peace, be not only comely and decent, but also very necessary for a courtly gentleman to use.
Page 340 - ... to countenance and inculcate the principles of humanity and general benevolence, public and private charity, industry, and frugality, honesty and punctuality in their dealings ; sincerity, good humor and all social affections and generous sentiments among the people.