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"For some time the Canadian 1-eschers' Federation has been ex- plying the possibility and adlvir nullity of publishing a National Magazine through which slcholsrl 3l'IIL'IP5 by I J In”. -'
Wold be made available to teach- grs throughout Canada. 'I'he'main- reliance of such a Peflodlcll wltld require a guaranteed sub- ,9;-iptlon list from each Provulct All the other lnjuvinclal organiza- glans pullish their own magazines. ,lld some of them deem it unwise to introduce another. so no action has yet been taken by the Canad- lan Teachers' Federation. -r5ACHERs' COLLEGE
"The establishment of a Can- mllnn College of Teachers is I canadian Teachers Federation project that will probably become. ,9 accomplished fact during this calendar year. The Canadian Tea- cm-rs' Federation Committee on the Canadian College of Teachers. under the chairmanship of Pro lessor D.C. Munroe. met in Ot- lawn in January and prepared a draft constitution for submission to the Aonusl'Genersi Meeting of the Canadian Teachers' Federa- tltm ncxt August.
"Article ii. See. I of the propos- ed constitution states that the ob- jects of the College shall be is) to stimulate professional growth of washers, lb: to improve stand- ards of professional service of tc;it'liei's. Ic) to hold before fhb teaching profession and the public the concept of a good teache .
"it is felt that the closest pos- slblc relationship between the Col- lege and the Canadian Teachers' I-'edcl'allon is essential just as the college of Physicians and Sur-
eretl. we acquire A sound founda- tson that way. But what of the Blliferstructure? That is fashioned by the pnttxn of our daily living.
mental growth is s lmust' for teachers. Make your- selves do what at first seems in- possible. You have far greater re- sources to draw on than you may realize. "It Isl onnllofus. experienced and inexperienced teachers '- to do our utmost to measure up to the flout trgdj. tions of our profession. Cll.IA4eRAC'f'EIllSTlC8 . " t us ponder some distinguish. lng characteristics of the pro- fesslonnl' worker, note their plication to teachers. and rate our- selves on each of them. 1. The professional worker doeg not require close supervision or direction. He knows what to do and how to do it. He continually seeks better methods, and possesses the knowledge and initiative to carry out his plans Independently. 2. The professional worker does not work by the hour. Certainly all teachers can qualify in this respect. The teacher's working hours are determined by the nec- essities and responsibilities of his duties. - 3. The professional worker does not expect to be paid by thehour. He. does expect. and has a right to receive. a salary commensurate who his responsibilities. qualifi- cations. and the quality of his teaching. These cannot be measur- ed in hours.
Ify for Q IITIIIEI results of his efforts and l9'-I:l:e'.- Hg may seek advice. but be In his own decisions. sets on them- ud takes the reIP0II5WmY I" their consequences - I004 0' He never attempts to transfer blame for his mistakes to other!- 5. The professional? worker 009' gtmuuy ".3. gen. ,rovement. He avails himself of every 0990” tunlty to increase his knowledge and understanding. and to IMPWVP his skills. is there any DPOIGFPIPP where this is quite so esscntill as in teaching where the worn? is entrusted with s lard? Pl” 0' the growth and deveiwmwl Pt
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6. The professional worker con- tributes to the skill and knowledge of his profession. He seeks new ideas. techniques. materials: Ind what he finds he gladly shares with his colleagues.
7. The professional worker roe pects the confidence of otherl. is loyal to his fellow workers. is sensitive to their welfare. -avoldl rumor and hearsay. does not Id- vance himself at the expel!” 0' others, adjusts his grievance! through the proper channels. Our code of ethics outlines abundl 3- clearly our obligations and con- duct in these matters. It is our bounden duty to familiarize our- selves with this code and to ad- here to it at all times. even It high personal cost. OBLIGATIONS
8. The professional worker meets
4. The professional worker as-
gcons is closely associated with the Canadian Medical Association.
"There will be two classes of membership - Member and Fel- low. The requirements for admis- sion are only tentative as yet. but MIII probably be finalised at the. next Annual General Meeting. All
provincial executives have been requested to study the proposed constitution and to make recom- mendations before May 15th. CONGRATULATES OFFICIALS "There have been many interest; tng developments on both the pro- vincial and national levels during the year. Since I became your president last November there have been exciting and some- times anxious periods. I wish to acknowledge publicly the splen- did support given me by the Past President. Mr. Plneau. by the other members of the Execu- ' and especially by the Gen- Secretary. For many years Miss Bownesss was an outstand- lng and devoted teacher. and she is bringing the same ability and devotion to the general secretary's duties. Her knowledge of Federi- tion affairs on both the national and provincial levels. and her good judgment and wise counsel have won her the respect of all who innrk with her. members of other oragnlzatlons as well as teachers. The splendid relations we enjoy wilh these us ganlzatiuns have been achieved largely through Miss Bouness' untiring efforts on be- half of the Prince Edward island Tcat-llers' Federation. ROLE OF TEACHER "The activities and projects of the Prince Edward Island Teach- el-s' Federation and the Canadian 'l'cachcrs' Federation are import- ant. but we must never forget- that the first business of the tench- I or is to teach. This suggests two questions: (1) What is educstionfl t2l What is the role of the teacher i
tn the edusative process?
"To ask for a definition of educa- tion is to invite disagreement. In recent years perhaps no other top- it. with the possible exception of" the weather. has been so frequent- ly discussed with such inconclusive results. if we conceive of educa- tlon as ta process of growth and development. taking place as the result of the interaction of an in- dlvidusl with his environment. both physical and social - a pro- cess beginning at birth and lasting Is long as life itself. during whims the finest potentialities for man- hood and womanhood are to be developed. 'we accept it as a con- comitant of living. and realize we are not the only teachers of the child. From his parents. his play- mstes and the other ppeople in the community he learns many less- ons. even before he enters school.
"Although only a part of one's education is acquired within lie school. it is an extremely im- portant part. and should provide the bases for future. In the school fundamental lmowfed 0. habits of industry and basic sk is should be acquired. and high ideals fostered.
"The teacher's role is to teach and guide boys and girls so effect- ively that they will be enabled to tlcvclop every facet of their nature
social heritage as well as I willing- ness to accept change that will promote the general welfare. IMPROVING STANDAIIB "The question tnntly fronting us is how can we become better teach .? Obviously. the
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and obllsstions entered into with fellow-workers or s u p e r l o r s. whether they are legal or moral ones. --
9, 11:: professional worker is proud of his profession. it is our duty to "sell" teaching to pupils and uhlic. Perhaps we are partly to nose for the acute teacher shortage. Our tasks are demand- ing. but do we make others suffic- iently aware of the challenge in teaching? Do we emphasize its re- wu-djug aspects? The fun and the good times we enjoy with boys gnu girls. the heart-warming ex- periences. the trust of little chil- dren. and the friendship and res- pect of older boys and girls are rare treasures indeed!
it). The ,rofessionnl worker's chief desire is to render service. He devotes his life to advancing human welfare. Members of the teaching profession should exem- pllly this to the highest degree. The service we render and the success we achieve is vital to so- clety.
FIRST-RATE REQUIREMENTS
"if Canadians are to maintain their present high standard of liv- ing. develop their lagging culture. god, indeed. survive as a free people in an age of atomic energy. electronics and automation. this country must have good schools. and that means an adequate sup- ply of'first-rate. dedicated teach- ers - men and women of desirable personality. intellectual compel- gnce, adequate professional train- lng and with the will to serve.
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Such teachers are as necessary in Prince Edward island as in any part of this Dominion. Fort .v we now have a considerable num- ber of exgetnely able t-Id.-iwlig I. g m, ....... objective should be to IWIUY W crease their is -m h H
"The influence of e teac er not limited to the subkct taught: but goes far to AIIIPO lmdwu personalities. We shall 310 "it"- coovictlons and character! of MI! pupils in ways which cannot be measured and so our Infill!!!" '0' good or ill extends far beyond 019 classroom. d
"skills. knowledge. sttltu es. Ill- derstanding of social and Pollut- al relationships. aenshlp. desirable perlo ty. flue the scter - the acquisition of su these is the end result of good teach- mg.
''In so given sub.IG9I- me" are only I few great truths. prin- ciples and generalizations .1118! I pupil should master. The main responsibility of the teacher is to select. discard and reorganize sub- ject matter to clarify these 11'!” truths. Handbooks. suldeu course of study supplements are useful to the competent t " . bill I19 is not enslaved by them.
”We must take time out of busy dayys for relaxation. Ebod conver- sation, music. and flrlml. Ind above all for good literature. In order that we become cultured. adequate. educated men and wo- ITIPII.
"we have an obligation to de-
VGIOP critical-mindedness. Indep- endent thinklng. integrity. cum- petence and wise judgment in stu- dents to offset the modern drift to conformity and the production 0-I I I - '” rather first we must possess these quali- ties ourselves. DIGNITY OF INDIVIDUAL
"It is our solemn responsibility to reaffirm the worth and dignity of the individual. and to treat each boy and girl as an end. never as a means to an end. if our
attitude to the children we seek tol
train is always one of respect. they will like develop into adults who respect others. Our very free- dom is dependent upon the contin- uance: of this concept of respect for human individuality.
"Let us mobilize all the forces at our disposal to wage total war on ignorance. prejudice, indiffer- ence and mediocrity. We can never do a perfect job since the magni- tude of our task makes complete
impossible. but we cannot afford to do less than our best.
”Let nothing obscure. or rilicrt us from. our aims, objectives and responsibilities as t hers. It ll our Job to utilize all our resources to work toward making the teach- ing profession worthy of being trusted. Then the public will re- spond by showing they trust us. and will accord us the status that is our due. The public may eienl trust us to handle wisely a little. more money! i
"We realize that the lmpnrtanre i
of our role in the community and
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lhe magnitude of our task in the school carry heavy responsl-I lhllltles. To measure up to them til is essential that we continually llncrease our knowledge. seek new and better professional methods. "iluire a sound philosophy of lIIEe and of education. develop a deeper understanding of clldren. hnld fast to high ideals. main a strong faith in God and In our fellow man. and so live that we shlill enhance and enrich the great traditions of our profession."
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"Worse." he replied. He said that at nights lrcsf might 31-189 the situation entirely for -C0UDle of days, ”then It's backihe . with me." Tebbetts said he uski Tuesdays gamg.
”In view 0' his greatness as season's opener PI8)'er. i don't viant him doing a :sub-par job. i told him to tell me when he is able to play and when
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"But, i am leaving it to the big fellow to say when he can play and
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