Pedagogical Pep (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1922 edition. Excerpt: ...in correct speaking was the "Incorrect English Box." A small wooden box with a slit in the top was placed near the door, so that it was within easy reach of the pupils when passing from the room. If a pupil heard someone make a mistake it was written on a small slip of paper, with the name of the person who had made the mistake and the one who had corrected it. At the end of a week the mistakes were counted. The names of the pupils were put on the front blackboard, with the number of errors which each had made and corrected. In this way great progress for better speech was achieved, and the pupils enjoyed the work. The writer has always felt that "pep" is an abbreviated form of pepper, and that it bears the same relation to a subject to which it is applied as the aforementioned condiment bears to a well-seasoned dish. It stimulates the appetite and adds to the fiavor-of the article in question. In short, a little "pep" is necessary to stimulate "literary digestion" and increase the desire for knowledge of any subject. Speaking seriously, it is an epitome of the American slogan, "Put energy behind your purpose." It might be called a composite of the three requisites of all good teaching, namely: Preparation Enthusiasm _ Presentation The first is an essential element. It is the reservoir of knowledge supplied by various channels, -study, travel, experience. The second is that vital spark, which gives the best of one's self to the project that means the uplifting of mankind. The third is the personal touch that sets one man apart from another because of his originality or uniqueness. Out of the abundance of the first and the fire of the second are wrought those skillful devices...