VOL. 6, NO. 14
APR. 20, 1965

Teachers Are People; Help Them To Teach
The major problem that has always faced students and teachers is communication. In some classrooms there is a lack of it.

The teacher need not be overly strict and formal to control the class. In fact, such a stern face hinders communication between student and teacher. Students expect teachers to be individuals, not stereotypes. Students expect teachers to have a certain amount of moodiness, and they expect teachers to exert sell-control. It is the teacher's duty to make the course interesting and challenging so that students will be willing to work.
 For some students grades are the only things that count. But if the teacher can make the subject so fascinating that the students want to learn, then the teacher has performed his finest work.

The student can help the teacher teach by bringing proper materials to class, preparing his assignment well, being attentive in class, and refraining from disturbing those around him. Often times the teacher is unable to perform at peak because his attention is distracted by a thoughtless or poorly prepared student.

School spirit starts in the classroom. If one is to support his school, he must first of all practice good citizenship in the classroom and do his best to see that others do likewise around him.